Zoho Books Is Now a Digital Tax Integrator—File VAT Returns Directly with EmaraTax
We’re happy to share that Zoho Books is officially recognized by the UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) as a Digital Tax Integrator. This means you can now file VAT returns directly from Zoho Books to the EmaraTax portal—no need to export reports, switch platforms, or worry about manual data entry errors.
In the UAE, a standard 5% VAT applies to most products and services, while some items are taxed at 0% or are exempt. If your business’s taxable sales and imports exceed AED 375,000 in the past 12 months or the upcoming 30 days, VAT registration is mandatory. Once registered, you must file VAT returns with the FTA through the EmaraTax portal—either monthly or quarterly, based on your assigned tax period. The deadline to file is always the 28th day of the month following the tax period.
Traditionally, VAT filing involved manually generating reports, logging into EmaraTax, and filling out each required field by hand. But now, Zoho Books simplifies this entire process, saving you both time and effort.
With this new feature, Zoho Books allows you to handle VAT filing in a smoother, more organized way:
Connect your Zoho Books account with EmaraTax anytime, right from within Zoho Books—no need to jump between apps or browser tabs.
Automatically generate VAT return reports for the relevant tax period, review and lock them, and then submit them directly to EmaraTax. You can also submit voluntary disclosures to correct previously reported figures.
Pull existing VAT return statuses from EmaraTax into Zoho Books, even if they were filed elsewhere. This helps you track what’s submitted, what’s pending, and spot any mismatches.
Record and track all your VAT payments, pending amounts, and penalties inside Zoho Books, keeping you informed and compliant at all times.
Whether it’s VAT filing, corporate tax compliance, or overall tax management in the UAE, Zoho Books is here to help simplify your business processes.
Sign up now and discover an easier way to handle VAT compliance in the UAE.
If you have any queries, please feel free to contact us at YUGA ERP.