Tax Dispute Resolution in the UAE
An FTA audit notice, an unexpected penalty, or a rejected refund claim needs a fast and correct response. FinApt Group's tax agents represent your business directly before the Federal Tax Authority. From audit support through to formal reconsideration and dispute resolution.
FTA Audit Defense & Dispute Resolution Solutions
Tax Audit and Investigation Support
If the FTA has opened an audit or requested information, we manage the process on your behalf. We prepare documentation, respond to queries, and represent you in discussions with the authority.
Voluntary Disclosures and Remediation
If you have identified an error in a previous filing, a voluntary disclosure can correct it. Disclosing before the FTA finds the error reduces your exposure. We assess the error, prepare the disclosure, and manage the filing. VAT voluntary disclosures go through FTA Form 211, mandatory where the tax difference exceeds AED 10,000 and due within 20 business days of discovering the error.
Tax Assessments and Penalties
Where the FTA has issued an assessment or penalty, we review the basis for it. We check whether it has been correctly applied, then advise on your options: payment, correction, or challenge.
Reconsiderations and Objections
If you disagree with an FTA decision, you can ask the authority to reconsider it. A reconsideration request must be filed within 40 business days of being notified of the decision. We prepare and submit the request and build the supporting case for why the decision should be reviewed.
Tax Dispute Resolution Support
Where a matter is not resolved through reconsideration, it can be escalated to the Tax Disputes Resolution Committee. An objection must be filed within 40 business days of the reconsideration decision. We support you through the process, working alongside legal counsel where required.
Why FinApt Group for Tax Disputes
Appointed tax agents, authorised to represent your business directly with the authority
Disputes handled by the same team that manages your day-to-day compliance. Full context, no re-briefing.
Practical, deadline-driven response when timing matters most
Frequently Asked Questions
Do not respond directly without review. Get your tax agent involved immediately to assess the scope of the request and manage the response. That way nothing is provided that creates unnecessary exposure.
A voluntary disclosure corrects an error in a previous return before the FTA identifies it. That can reduce the penalty compared to a discovered error. Whether to file one depends on the size and nature of the error. Worth a quick assessment before deciding.
A reconsideration request must be submitted within 40 business days of being notified of the decision. This window is strict, so acting quickly matters.
The matter can be escalated to the Tax Disputes Resolution Committee. The objection must be filed within 40 business days of the reconsideration decision.
Yes. A registered tax agent can represent your business directly in audits, correspondence and dispute proceedings. You are not left dealing with the FTA unrepresented.
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Dispute resolution protects your position across all UAE tax obligations.
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