# UAE VAT deregistration checker

> You must deregister from UAE VAT within 20 business days if you stop making taxable supplies and do not expect to make any in the next 12 months. You may apply voluntarily if your taxable supplies and expenses in the last 12 months are below AED 187,500, unless you registered voluntarily less than 12 months ago.

Interactive calculator: https://www.countify.ae/tools/vat-deregistration-checker · Updated 2026-10-14 · Countify UAE

## Deregistration outcomes

Still trading, registered for more than 12 months.

| Last 12 months | Deregistration |
| --- | --- |
| AED 100,000 | Optional (you may apply) |
| AED 180,000 | Optional (you may apply) |
| AED 250,000 | Not available |
| AED 500,000 | Not available |

Stopping taxable supplies altogether always triggers mandatory deregistration.

## Mandatory and voluntary deregistration

Deregistration is mandatory when a business stops making taxable supplies altogether, for example when it closes or sells the business. It is voluntary when turnover falls below the voluntary threshold of AED 187,500. Missing the 20-business-day deadline for mandatory deregistration carries an FTA penalty.

## Before you apply

File all outstanding returns and pay any VAT and penalties. On deregistration you may have to account for output VAT on stock and assets on hand on which you recovered input VAT. If you are closing a company, our [company formation and liquidation team](https://www.countify.ae/services/company-formation) handles the tax deregistrations in the right order.

## Legal basis

- Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017, Articles 21–22 (https://tax.gov.ae/en/legislation.aspx)

## Frequently asked questions

### How long does VAT deregistration take?

Once all returns are filed and liabilities paid, the FTA usually processes applications within about 20 business days, though it can ask for more information.

### Is there a penalty for late VAT deregistration?

Yes. Not applying within 20 business days of the obligation arising is a violation with a fixed penalty.