Overview
VAT Assistant is an AI-powered feature that helps you determine the VAT recoverability of their expenses, based on the UAE VAT input tax law.
It automates VAT analysis across multiple criteria and provides clear reasoning for its decisions.
⚠️ Important: VAT Assistant does not constitute tax advice. Always consult a UAE registered Tax Agent to fulfill your VAT obligations.
What VAT Assistant Does
The VAT Assistant automatically analyzes receipts and expenses to assess whether the VAT paid can be recovered. The analysis is based on:
Nature of business
Expense category
Team
Memo
Receipt details
Each transaction is assigned a VAT Status with accompanying AI-generated reasoning and references to UAE tax law.
VAT Status Types
Status | Description |
✅ Recoverable | VAT can be claimed based on UAE VAT law |
❌ Non-Recoverable | VAT cannot be claimed (e.g. entertainment, employee benefits) |
⚠️ Conditionally Recoverable | Needs more context. The system will ask 1–2 follow-up questions to classify as recoverable or not |
⌛ Analysis Not Ready | Receipt exists but analysis hasn’t run yet |
How It Works
Automatic Daily Analysis: Runs at end of day for new transactions with receipts.
Manual Trigger: You can trigger analysis for older transactions.
Where to View: Results are shown in the Tax Fields section of each transaction.
Single-Receipt Only: Analysis is available only for transactions with one receipt.
Regenerate Option: If key fields (like category, memo, or receipt) change after analysis, users can regenerate the results.
FAQ
Q: Can I rely solely on VAT Assistant for VAT filing?
No. The Assistant provides AI-generated recommendations, not legal tax advice. Always verify with a certified Tax Agent.
Q: What happens if I update a transaction after analysis?
If the category, memo, or receipt is modified, a Regenerate button will appear. Clicking it re-runs the analysis.
Q: Why is my transaction showing "Analysis Not Ready"?
The AI runs analysis at the end of the day, or when manually triggered. If analysis hasn’t been run yet or the transaction has multiple receipts, this status will be shown.
🚀 Note: We're actively improving this feature. Your feedbacks will help us in shaping future enhancements.
If you'd like to enable VAT Assistant for your UAE corporate, or have feedback, please contact your account manager.