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Why New-Home VAT Refund Claims Get Delayed or Rejected (and How to Avoid It)

Why New-Home VAT Refund Claims Get Delayed or Rejected (and How to Avoid It)

October 02, 2026•1 min read

The new-home VAT refund for UAE nationals can return a significant amount, but many claims are delayed because of avoidable problems in the file.

Common reasons for delay or rejection

  1. Missing the 12-month deadline from the completion date.
  2. Invoices without a valid supplier TRN or not showing the VAT amount.
  3. Invoices in someone else’s name, such as a relative or the contractor.
  4. Payments that do not match the invoices, or no proof of payment.
  5. Ineligible costs included in the claim.
  6. Missing documents, such as the completion certificate or the contract with the main contractor.

Checklist before you submit

  • Completion certificate and building permit
  • Title deed or land allocation document
  • Contract with the main contractor
  • All tax invoices, checked one by one
  • Bank transfers or receipts matching each invoice

How we help

We review every invoice and document, flag problems before submission, prepare a complete file and follow up with the FTA. Our fee is fixed and never a percentage of your refund.

Read the full guide: VAT refund on new homes for UAE nationals.


Questions about your situation? Message us on WhatsApp or book a consultation. Fixed fees agreed upfront.

General information only, not advice for your specific situation.

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A+ Advisory is a UAE tax consultancy helping businesses, freelancers and UAE nationals with Corporate Tax, VAT, e-invoicing readiness and the new-home VAT refund, in Arabic and English, for fixed fees agreed upfront. | مكتب استشارات ضريبية في الإمارات يساعد الشركات والمستقلين والمواطنين في ضريبة الشركات وضريبة القيمة المضافة والفوترة الإلكترونية واسترداد ضريبة المسكن، بالعربية والإنجليزية وبرسوم ثابتة.

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