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

FTA Corporate Tax Audit Defense & Assessment Representation

Comprehensive representation during FTA tax audits, preparation of defense dossiers, transfer pricing reconciliations, and penalty appeals.

Defend your corporate entity against aggressive FTA tax assessments and penalty notices. Direct representation by licensed FTA Tax Agents before the FTA and TDRC.

Full Defense
FTA Representation
Authorized Tax Agent advocacy
Form 211
Voluntary Disclosure
Proactive penalty mitigation filings
40 Days
Reconsideration Limit
Statutory appeal window for assessments
TDRC Advocacy
Dispute Resolution
Representation before Tax Disputes Committee

Managing FTA Corporate Tax Audits and Assessments

Under UAE Tax Procedures Law, the FTA conducts rigorous desktop and on-site tax audits to verify reported taxable income, arm’s length transfer pricing margins, economic substance records, and deduction validity. We provide robust audit defense, protecting company leadership from unwarranted tax liabilities and severe fines.

Pre-Audit Health Checks & Exposure Scans

Simulating FTA audit protocols to identify potential deduction weaknesses and documentation gaps.

Audit Response & File Assembly

Compiling auditor-ready files reconciling audited accounts, general ledgers, and tax return workpapers.

Transfer Pricing Defense

Defending intercompany pricing methodologies, benchmarking studies, and management fee allocations.

Reconsiderations & TDRC Appeals

Drafting formal legal petitions to challenge incorrect tax assessments and penalty decisions.

Structured Execution & Statutory Roadmap

01
Audit Notice Review

Reviewing official FTA notification, audited periods, and itemized information request list.

02
Dossier Reconstruction

Extracting sample contracts, board minutes, transfer pricing files, and expense vouchers.

03
Auditor Liaison & Advocacy

Serving as sole point of contact with FTA auditors, conducting technical meetings and defenses.

04
Closure & Settlement

Reviewing final audit assessment, agreeing adjustments, or lodging formal appeal petitions.

Mandatory Documentation & Prerequisites

  • FTA Audit Notification Letter: Official notice stating audited financial years, TRN, and specific scope of inquiry.
  • Audited Financial Statements: Statutory audit reports and management letters for all audited tax periods.
  • Transfer Pricing Master & Local Files: OECD-compliant documentation supporting intercompany transactions and profit splits.
  • Commercial Contracts & Invoices: Sample contracts, delivery notes, and payment receipts requested by the auditor.

Robust Protection Against FTA Penalties

Corporate tax reassessments can create substantial financial exposure. Our experienced audit defense practitioners safeguard your balance sheet through rigorous legal and technical advocacy.

Direct Practice Engagement

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