Before you proceed with the submission, ensure that the following prerequisites are fulfilled:

• A valid TallyPrime license along with an active TSS subscription.

• The TRN and Account ID are in the correct format.

• The Periodicity of the Return in TallyPrime matches with what is specified on the FTA portal.

• All overdue returns have been submitted.

• The return for the selected period is saved in TallyPrime.

1. Press F11 (Company Features) > Taxation > Enable VAT and set it to Yes.

2. In the VAT Details screen, enter the company’s TRN.

The Account ID consists of the first 10 digits of your TRN. TallyPrime uses it to confirm that the TRN of your company aligns with the TRN linked to your FTA login when submitting the UAE VAT 201 e-Return.

The VAT Reference Number is an acknowledgment number or confirmation code issued by the FTA. This number serves as proof of the submission of your VAT 201 e-Return.

1. Press F11 (Company Features) > Enable VAT > More Details.

2. Under VAT Periodicity, select Monthly or Quarterly based on your FTA registration.

TallyPrime keeps a VAT Periodicity History to document any modifications in your filing cycle. The Applicable From date is essential for accurately generating the return for the specified period.

TallyPrime automatically sets the VAT Registration Date to the 1st day of the month in which the registration occurs. This is as per the monthly filing requirement for VAT returns, which cannot begin from a date in the middle of a month.

For example, if you enter 15-Apr-2025 as the VAT Registration Date, TallyPrime will default it to 1-Apr-2025. This ensures that the return period is not broken and all applicable transactions for the month are included in the VAT 201 e-Return.

You can edit the VAT Registration Date, if required. However, any transactions recorded before the specified date will be excluded from the VAT 201 e-Return.

To file your return, press F11 (Company Features) > Enable VAT > More Details, and update the VAT Periodicity History to view the first date of the upcoming month as the Applicable From date.
This ensures that VAT becomes applicable only from the specified date, and only transactions from that period will be included in the VAT 201 e-Return.

If the periodicity in TallyPrime does not align with what is declared on the FTA portal, the UAE VAT 201 e-Return generated in TallyPrime will be considered invalid.

This mismatch can result in transactions being inaccurately grouped, which may lead to discrepancies in your return. Additionally, you will receive a mismatch warning within TallyPrime.

If the return is not saved, TallyPrime will prompt you to save it before uploading.

If there are unsaved changes (modified but not yet saved), you can either:

• Save as Revised Return, or

• Overwrite and Save before submitting.

This ensures that the latest details are captured in your submission.

To update the periodicity:
Press F11 (Company Features) > Enable VAT > More Details > VAT Periodicity History in TallyPrime and make the necessary updates.

If a gap has been created in the VAT return period, you can resolve it by following these steps:

1. Press F11 (Features) > Enable VAT > More Details.

2. Enter the specific period and periodicity for which the gap has occurred.

3. Enter the details and make sure to save the changes.

Values in blue are auto-populated from the portal and will be used when submitting the Return.
These values refer to:

Section 2: Tax Refunds to Tourists

Section 6: Goods Imported into the UAE

These values are retrieved from the EmaraTax portal and cannot be modified in TallyPrime.

If Sections 2 and 6 are empty and all validations are successful, TallyPrime will prompt you to confirm if it is a Nil Return. At this point, you can choose to either terminate the process or proceed with the submission.

The Computed Tax Amount and Computed Adjustment are tax amounts generated by TallyPrime, derived from the details of vouchers and the relevant tax rates. These values are automatically calculated by TallyPrime and are essential for preparing tax returns.

Yes, you can. On the Upload & Submit VAT 201 screen, simply press F12 (Configuration), then select Preferred Amount Type to choose between Computed or Actual values.

Yes, the Upload & Submit VAT 201 screen will refresh, and display amounts according to your selected preference.

The List of Return Statuses provides details on return statuses for a maximum of the last 6 months based on your TRN. It includes information about the Return Period and its corresponding status (such as Open, Overdue, Submitted, etc.), enabling you to select a specific period and continue with the submission process.

According to the requirements of the UAE marketplace, the EmaraTax portal determines whether your VAT return submission via third-party software, such as TallyPrime, is classified as a standard submission or a Voluntary Disclosure, regardless of the submission timing. This is why TallyPrime prompts you to provide a Reason for VD and Date; it aligns with the procedures established by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) for all submissions made through third-party platforms.

The period you have selected may either be prior to the VAT Registration date or fall within a timeframe for which no transactions have been recorded.
To resolve this,

Press F11 (Company Features) > Enable VAT > More details > VAT Periodicity History. Check if there is any recorded history for the period you are attempting to save. If no history exists, you will need to add that history and then save your changes.

As of TallyPrime Release 6.2, the functionality to view the history of uploaded returns is not available. However, you can visit the EmaraTax portal to review the returns submitted from TallyPrime.

Yes, you can restrict the VAT Return upload for users by removing their access to the VAT Return and Annexures through user roles.

1. Press Alt + K (Company) > User Roles > Data Entry.

2. In the Disallow the following Facilities column, select Full Access for VAT Return and Annexures.

The upload of VAT 201 e-Return is currently not supported through Remote Access.