FTA Tax Audit Support UAE
Expert representation and preparation for Federal Tax Authority (FTA) VAT and Corporate Tax audits in the UAE. Protect your business from penalties with StartupGCC's specialist tax audit team.
Advantages
Pre-Audit Health Check
Proactive review of your VAT returns, tax records, and supporting documents to identify and rectify issues before the FTA visits.
Audit Response Management
We manage all FTA correspondence, prepare comprehensive responses to audit queries, and represent your business throughout the audit process.
Document Preparation
Compile and organise all required audit evidence — tax invoices, import/export records, contracts, and reconciliations — in the FTA's preferred format.
Penalty Negotiation
Where penalties have been assessed, we prepare voluntary disclosures and reconsideration requests to reduce or waive penalty amounts.
VAT Voluntary Disclosure
If we identify errors in historical returns, we file timely voluntary disclosures to reduce penalties from 50% to as low as 5% of the unpaid tax.
Objection & Appeal Support
Draft formal objections to FTA assessments and represent you through the TDRC (Tax Disputes Resolution Committee) process if needed.
Process
A streamlined approach designed to save you time and hassle.
FTA Audit Notification Review
Analyse the FTA audit notification to understand the scope, period under review, and information requested.
Internal Records Review
Conduct a rapid internal review of all VAT returns, accounting records, and supporting documents for the audit period.
Gap Identification & Remediation
Identify any discrepancies or non-compliant treatments and prepare voluntary disclosures where necessary.
Audit Facilitation
Coordinate with the FTA auditor, provide all requested documentation, and attend audit meetings as your authorised representative.
Assessment Response
If the FTA issues a tax assessment, prepare and file a formal objection or reconsideration request within the statutory 20-business-day window.
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