{"id":3721,"date":"2018-02-06T10:48:36","date_gmt":"2018-02-06T05:18:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/?p=3721"},"modified":"2026-01-23T17:21:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T11:51:37","slug":"how-to-file-return-under-uae-vat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/how-to-file-return-under-uae-vat\/","title":{"rendered":"How to file return under UAE VAT"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_58 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e8558787673\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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title=\"UAE Tax System \u2013 Detailed Overview (2026)\">UAE Tax System \u2013 Detailed Overview (2026)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/how-to-file-return-under-uae-vat\/#Corporate_Tax_CT_Federal_Decree-Law_on_Taxation_of_Corporations_and_Businesses\" title=\"Corporate Tax (CT) : Federal Decree-Law on Taxation of Corporations and Businesses\">Corporate Tax (CT) : Federal Decree-Law on Taxation of Corporations and Businesses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/how-to-file-return-under-uae-vat\/#Value_Added_Tax_VAT\" title=\"Value Added Tax (VAT)\">Value Added Tax (VAT)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/how-to-file-return-under-uae-vat\/#Excise_Tax\" title=\"Excise Tax\">Excise Tax<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/how-to-file-return-under-uae-vat\/#Personal_Income_Tax\" title=\"Personal Income Tax\">Personal Income Tax<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/how-to-file-return-under-uae-vat\/#Withholding_Tax\" title=\"Withholding Tax\">Withholding Tax<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/how-to-file-return-under-uae-vat\/#Economic_Substance_Transfer_Pricing\" title=\"Economic Substance &amp; Transfer Pricing\">Economic Substance &amp; Transfer Pricing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/how-to-file-return-under-uae-vat\/#UAE_VAT_RETURN\" title=\"UAE VAT RETURN\u00a0\">UAE VAT RETURN\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/how-to-file-return-under-uae-vat\/#USE_OF_ACCOUNTING_SOFTWARE\" title=\"USE OF ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE\">USE OF ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/how-to-file-return-under-uae-vat\/#UPLOAD_RETURN\" title=\"UPLOAD RETURN\">UPLOAD RETURN<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/how-to-file-return-under-uae-vat\/#VAT_RETURN_FORMAT\" title=\"VAT RETURN FORMAT\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\">VAT RETURN FORMAT\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/how-to-file-return-under-uae-vat\/#i\" title=\"\u00a0 \">\u00a0 <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/how-to-file-return-under-uae-vat\/#Auto_Fill_VAT_Return_Details\" title=\"Auto Fill VAT Return Details.\">Auto Fill VAT Return Details.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/how-to-file-return-under-uae-vat\/#VALIDATE_OR_AUTHENTICATE\" title=\"VALIDATE OR AUTHENTICATE \">VALIDATE OR AUTHENTICATE <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/how-to-file-return-under-uae-vat\/#CORRECTION_IN_RETURN\" title=\"CORRECTION IN RETURN\">CORRECTION IN RETURN<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/how-to-file-return-under-uae-vat\/#PENALTY_FOR_LATE_FILLING_OF_VAT_RETURNS\" title=\"PENALTY FOR LATE FILLING OF VAT RETURNS\">PENALTY FOR LATE FILLING OF VAT RETURNS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/how-to-file-return-under-uae-vat\/#UAE_Corporate_Tax_CT_Deadlines\" title=\"UAE Corporate Tax (CT) Deadlines\u00a0\">UAE Corporate Tax (CT) Deadlines\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31044\" src=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/UAE-taxation.jpeg\" alt=\"UAE Tax System\" width=\"1206\" height=\"1197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/UAE-taxation.jpeg 1206w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/UAE-taxation-300x298.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/UAE-taxation-1024x1016.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/UAE-taxation-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/UAE-taxation-768x762.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/UAE-taxation-800x794.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1206px) 100vw, 1206px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"309\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UAE_Tax_System_%E2%80%93_Detailed_Overview_2026\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">UAE Tax System \u2013 Detailed Overview (2026)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"505\">The UAE continues to offer one of the world\u2019s most competitive and business-friendly tax regimes, while steadily strengthening its compliance, transparency, and substance requirements.\u00a0 Below is a practical overview of the key tax components every business operating in the UAE should understand in 2026:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"663\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Corporate_Tax_CT_Federal_Decree-Law_on_Taxation_of_Corporations_and_Businesses\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Corporate Tax (CT) : <em data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"730\">Federal Decree-Law on Taxation of Corporations and Businesses<\/em><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"951\">\u2022 0% on taxable income up to AED 375,000<br data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"783\" \/>\u2022 9% on taxable income exceeding AED 375,000<br data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"838\" \/>\u2022 Applicable to mainland entities and qualifying Free Zone persons (subject to conditions)<br data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"939\" \/>\u2022 Mandatory Corporate tax registration, annual CT return filing, maintenance of proper accounting records, &amp; Free Zone benefits apply only where qualifying income and substance conditions are met.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1198\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Value_Added_Tax_VAT\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Value Added Tax (VAT)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1215\"><em data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1215\">UAE VAT Law<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1384\">\u2022 Standard VAT rate: 5%<br data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1247\" \/>\u2022 Mandatory registration: AED 375,000 turnover<br data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1304\" \/>\u2022 Voluntary registration: AED 187,500 turnover<br data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1361\" \/>\u2022 Requirements include periodic VAT return filing, VAT-compliant invoicing, accurate input tax credit (ITC) management &amp; reconciliations between VAT returns and financials are now a key audit focus.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1604\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Excise_Tax\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Excise Tax<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1624\"><em data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1624\">Excise Tax Law: applies to <\/em>100% of tobacco products and energy drinks and 50%\u00a0on Carbonated and sweetened soft drinks. \u00a0Applicable to manufacturers, importers, and stockpilers. Strong record-keeping and excise registration controls are critical.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1912\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personal_Income_Tax\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Personal Income Tax<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"2087\">\u2022 No personal income tax on salaries or wages<br data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"1966\" \/>\u2022 No filing obligation for employees<br data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2009\" \/>\u2022 Social security applies only to UAE nationals (subject to Emirate rules)<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2118\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Withholding_Tax\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Withholding Tax<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2148\">0% withholding tax on Dividends, Interest, Royalties &amp; Relevant primarily for cross-border transactions, treaty planning, and transfer pricing evaluation<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2354\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economic_Substance_Transfer_Pricing\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Economic Substance &amp; Transfer Pricing<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2403\"><em data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2403\">Integrated into the corporate tax framework:<\/em>\u00a0Economic substance requirements now operate through corporate tax\u00a0substance tests, transfer pricing\u00a0aligned with OECD BEPS guidelines, mandatory arm\u2019s-length pricing, transfer pricing documentation (where thresholds apply), and disclosure of related-party transactions. Substance and pricing are now core risk areas for assessments.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"2894\">The UAE tax regime remains low-tax and pro-business, but it is no longer light-touch. Registration accuracy, timely filings, proper documentation, and substance-driven structuring are now non-negotiable for sustainable compliance. \u00a0Strategic tax planning and professional advisory support are essential to manage risks, avoid penalties, and protect long-term business continuity.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UAE_VAT_RETURN\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000080;\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/services\/vat-return-filing.php\">UAE VAT RETURN<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As per the official site of the Ministry of Finance, UAE, majority of the business entities will be required to file the <a href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/services\/vat-return-filing.php\"><strong>VAT<\/strong>\u00a0returns<\/a> on a quarterly basis, within one month\/28 days from the end of the respective quarter.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"USE_OF_ACCOUNTING_SOFTWARE\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>USE OF ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The business in UAE are required to generate the VAT return File from their accounting software, login to the FTA&#8217;s e-tax portal and upload the return file.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPLOAD_RETURN\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>UPLOAD RETURN<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On the basis of the uploaded return file, the e-tax portal will validate the file and accordingly the details from the file will be auto-populated in the online return form.<\/p>\n<p>After generating the VAT return file, you need to login to the FTA&#8217;s e-tax portal using the credentials. Using the e-tax portal upload option, you need to browse and select your return file.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VAT_RETURN_FORMAT\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000080;\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/services\/vat-return-filing.php\">VAT RETURN<\/a> FORMAT\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/vatv-return.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-8852\" src=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/vatv-return.jpg\" alt=\"www.carajput.com; VAT Return\" width=\"832\" height=\"615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/vatv-return.jpg 513w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/vatv-return-300x222.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 832px) 100vw, 832px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The VAT return file should be in XML or MS Excel format.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Auto_Fill_VAT_Return_Details\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Auto Fill VAT Return Details.<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once the file is uploaded, you need to click &#8216;Auto Fill UAE VAT Return&#8217; which will auto-populate the details from the VAT return file to the VAT return form in the FTA&#8217;s e-tax portal.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VALIDATE_OR_AUTHENTICATE\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>VALIDATE OR AUTHENTICATE <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once this button is clicked, the FTA portal will validate or authenticate whether the uploaded file has been created by a certified tax accounting software. If the file is authenticated, only then the details will be auto-populated into the VAT return form. If the file is not authenticated, it will be rejected and an appropriate error message will be displayed.<\/p>\n<p>Once the <a href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/services\/vat-return-filing.php\">VAT return<\/a> file is authenticated, you are required to fill the other details required by FTA and submit.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CORRECTION_IN_RETURN\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>CORRECTION IN RETURN<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Correction of errors made in previous return period can be carried out. The taxable person must disclose this error to the FTA within 30 days of becoming aware of this error and include in the\u00a0 Tax Return to be submitted immediately after noticing and correcting the error.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PENALTY_FOR_LATE_FILLING_OF_VAT_RETURNS\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>PENALTY FOR LATE FILLING OF VAT RETURNS<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Late filing of return may attract penalty. The administrative penalty will not be less than 500 Dirhams but not exceeding three times the amount of tax in respect of which the administrative penalty was levied.<\/p>\n<p>We specialize in delivering comprehensive financial and corporate services in the UAE, helping entrepreneurs and businesses confidently navigate every stage of their journey. Built on a strong foundation of integrity, innovation, and excellence,<\/p>\n<p>we support clients in setting up, managing, and scaling their companies in a dynamic regulatory environment. Our expert team provides tailored, end-to-end solutions from business registration and licensing to strategic financial and corporate advisory ensuring a seamless, compliant, and efficient process.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are launching a startup or expanding an established enterprise, we are committed to guiding you at every step, making business success in the UAE simple, structured, and stress-free.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UAE_Corporate_Tax_CT_Deadlines\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">UAE Corporate Tax (CT) Deadlines\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-31047\" src=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/UAE-coporate-tax-compliance.jpeg\" alt=\"UAE Corporate Tax (CT) Deadlines \" width=\"952\" height=\"1755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/UAE-coporate-tax-compliance.jpeg 658w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/UAE-coporate-tax-compliance-163x300.jpeg 163w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/UAE-coporate-tax-compliance-555x1024.jpeg 555w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"368\">Understanding corporate tax\u00a0deadlines is critical to stay compliant with the UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and avoid unnecessary penalties.\u00a0 This flow chart clearly explains:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"715\">when Corporate Tax registration is required<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"715\">CT return filing &amp; tax payment deadline: <em data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"577\">Within 9 months from the end of the financial year<\/em><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"715\">record-keeping obligations: <em data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"685\">Books and documents to be maintained for 7 years<\/em><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"715\">Common penalties for Late registration, Delayed return filing, Late tax payment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"897\">If you\u2019re operating a business in the UAE\u2014mainland or free zone\u2014this\u00a0is a must-know compliance roadmap. Key takeaway: Corporate Tax in the UAE is low-rate, but non-compliance is high-cost. Staying proactive today helps you, \u00a0Avoid penalties, \u00a0Reduce audit risk &amp; Ensure smooth long-term compliance<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UAE Tax System \u2013 Detailed Overview (2026) The UAE continues to offer one of the world\u2019s most competitive and business-friendly tax regimes, while steadily strengthening its compliance, transparency, and substance requirements.\u00a0 Below is a practical overview of the key tax components every business operating in the UAE should understand in 2026: Corporate Tax (CT) : &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[172,4],"tags":[944,946,940,882,942,941,945,943],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3721"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3721"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3721\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7250,"href":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3721\/revisions\/7250"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3721"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3721"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3721"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}