20 business days
For mandatory deregistration, apply within 20 business days from the date the obligation arose.
FTA · Value Added Tax
Is it time to cancel your VAT registration?
Check cessation of taxable supplies, turnover thresholds, the 12-month period and key FTA timelines.
5 questionsMandatory · VoluntaryFinal return deadline
Key control points
Do not miss a mandatory filing
The FTA reviews the basis, actual turnover, expected supplies and supporting documents.
28 days
The final return and payable tax are due no later than 28 days from the effective date.
FTA decides
Do not stop VAT filing until deregistration is confirmed.
Disclaimer. The tool does not cover duplicate TRNs, tax groups, business transfers, restructuring or every documentary ground. The FTA determines the effective date and final decision.