UAE nationals who build a new home for themselves and their family can claim back the VAT paid on the construction. For a typical villa this can be a significant amount, but many owners miss the deadline or have their claim delayed because of missing documents.

Who can claim

• The owner must be a UAE national.
• The property must be a new residence built for the owner and their family to live in.
• The claim covers VAT paid on eligible construction services and building materials for that residence.

The deadline

The refund claim must be submitted within 12 months of the completion date shown on the completion certificate. After that, the right to claim is lost. Put the date in your calendar the day you receive the certificate.

Documents you will usually need

• Emirates ID and family book
• Title deed or land allocation document
• Building permit and completion certificate
• The contract with the main contractor
• Tax invoices from the contractor and suppliers, showing the supplier’s TRN and the VAT charged
• Proof of payment for those invoices

Every invoice is checked. Invoices without a valid TRN, invoices in another person’s name, or amounts that do not match the payments are common reasons for delays.

How the claim is submitted

The claim is filed online with the Federal Tax Authority through EmaraTax, with the invoices and supporting documents attached. The FTA may ask for clarification before approving the refund.

Our fixed fees

Our fee is fixed and agreed upfront. It is never a percentage of your refund.

Project size	Fee
Light	AED 449
Standard	AED 799
Large	AED 1,290
Very large projects	Special quote from AED 2,000

We review every invoice and document, prepare a complete file and follow up with the FTA until the claim is decided.

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Talk to A+ Advisory. WhatsApp or call +971 55 634 4001, email [email protected], or book a 30-minute consultation. We work in Arabic and English, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM.

This article is general information and not advice for your specific situation.