• A2, Digital Park, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, UAE
  • Mon - Fri: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Accounting & Tax Advisory Practice

FTA Excise Tax Audit Defense & Physical Inspection Support

Comprehensive representation during FTA excise audits, warehouse physical counts, BrandSync verifications, and penalty appeals.

Defend your business during intensive FTA excise tax audits. Full support for warehouse inspections, stock reconciliation, and Voluntary Disclosure (Form 211) filings.

Physical Audits
On-Site Defense
FTA warehouse inspection management
Form 211
Voluntary Disclosure
Error correction & penalty reduction
100% Records
Traceability
Batch-level inventory tracking verification
FTA Agents
Direct Advocacy
Licensed tax agent representation

Managing FTA Excise Tax Audits & Field Inspections

Due to high tax rates (50%–100%), the FTA enforces aggressive physical and digital auditing of excise registrants. Officers inspect warehouse security, batch-level stock registers, Digital Tax Stamps, and customs declaration matches. We provide end-to-end audit defense, ensuring your rights are protected and penalties minimized.

Warehouse Physical Inspection Defense

Accompanying FTA field officers during physical warehouse counts, seal verifications, and CCTV reviews.

Stock Ledger & Reconciliation Audits

Reconciling opening stock, imports, domestic production, wastage, and closing physical counts.

Digital Tax Stamp (DTS) Audit Support

Verifying physical stamps against De La Rue activation codes to prove zero illicit or un-stamped goods.

Voluntary Disclosures & Penalty Waivers

Proactively identifying and correcting reporting errors to slash percentage penalties from 50% to 5%.

Structured Execution & Statutory Roadmap

01
Audit Notice Assessment

Reviewing the FTA notification, audit scope period, and requested documentation list.

02
Warehouse & Data Preparation

Conducting pre-audit mock count, organizing batch ledgers, and reviewing customs clearance files.

03
Audit Execution & Representation

Hosting FTA auditors, presenting structured workpapers, and responding to technical queries.

04
Final Report Resolution

Reviewing FTA assessment findings, negotiating disputed items, and filing formal appeals if required.

Mandatory Documentation & Prerequisites

  • FTA Official Audit Notice: Formal letter from FTA specifying tax periods, facility locations, and required documentation.
  • Batch-Level Stock Registers: Detailed warehouse inventory reports showing batch numbers, expiry dates, and movement logs.
  • Customs Import & Export Files: Copies of EX202A import declarations and customs exit certificates for the audit period.
  • BrandSync Approval Certificates: Official FTA approval documentation for all SKUs stored in the audited facility.

Protecting Your License and Assets

Excise non-compliance can lead to severe consequences including license suspension and asset seizures. Our experienced audit defense team provides an unyielding shield against unwarranted assessments.

Direct Practice Engagement

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