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Accounting & Tax Advisory Practice

FTA VAT Audit Defense & Dispute Resolution

Comprehensive representation during FTA tax audits, preparation of audit files, Voluntary Disclosures (Form 211), and penalty reconsideration.

Defend your enterprise against aggressive FTA tax assessments. Complete handling of audit queries, documentation reconciliation, and TDRC dispute appeals.

Form 211
Voluntary Disclosure
Proactive error correction mechanism
40 Days
Reconsideration Limit
Window to appeal FTA penalty decisions
100% Legal
TDRC Representation
Tax Disputes Resolution Committee advocacy
FTA Agents
Direct Representation
Authorized registered tax agent defense

Navigating FTA Tax Audits & Reconsiderations

The Federal Tax Authority routinely initiates desktop and field tax audits under Federal Law No. 7 of 2017 on Tax Procedures. Common audit triggers include large refund requests, consecutive zero-rated export claims, and inconsistencies between customs import data and VAT Box 3. We provide strategic audit defense, mitigating penalties and protecting client rights.

Pre-Audit Health Checks

Simulating FTA audit protocols to identify documentation gaps and exposure areas prior to official scrutiny.

Audit Response Management

Drafting formal technical responses and organizing audit files according to FTA formatting standards.

Voluntary Disclosures (Form 211)

Filing proactive corrections to reduce percentage-based penalties from up to 50% to a baseline 5% error charge.

Reconsiderations & TDRC Appeals

Lodging formal penalty reconsideration applications and escalating unresolved disputes to the TDRC.

Structured Execution & Statutory Roadmap

01
FTA Notification Review

Analyzing official audit notice, scope period, and itemized information request list.

02
Audit File Reconstruction

Extracting sample invoices, customs documents, bank statements, and reconciliation workpapers.

03
FTA Auditor Liaison

Representing client in all communications, technical meetings, and on-site audit sessions.

04
Assessment Review & Closure

Reviewing final audit assessment report and drafting appeals or closing the file cleanly.

Mandatory Documentation & Prerequisites

  • FTA Audit Notification Letter: Official notification stating the tax periods, TRN, and specific scope of the audit.
  • General Ledgers & Trial Balance: Electronic accounting records for the audited periods in standard IFRS format.
  • Supporting Tax Invoices: Original tax invoices for selected sample transactions requested by the auditor.
  • Export & Customs Evidence: Official customs exit certificates, bills of lading, and airway bills for zero-rated sales.

Aggressive Penalty Mitigation

FTA penalties can quickly escalate to hundreds of thousands of dirhams. Our specialized audit defense strategy has successfully waived or reduced millions in contested assessments.

Direct Practice Engagement

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