An FTA audit notice, an unexpected penalty or a rejected refund claim needs a quick 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.
Tax Audit and Investigation Support
If the FTA has opened an audit or requested information, we manage the process on your behalf. That means preparing documentation, responding to queries and representing you in discussions with the authority.
Voluntary Disclosures and Remediation
If you’ve identified an error in a previous filing, a voluntary disclosure can correct it and reduce your exposure compared to the FTA finding it first. Disclosures are filed on FTA Form 211. We assess the error, prepare the disclosure and manage the filing.
Tax Assessments and Penalties
Where the FTA has issued an assessment or penalty, we review the basis for it and check whether it’s been correctly applied. Then we advise on your options, including payment, correction or challenge.
Reconsiderations and Objections
If you disagree with an FTA decision, you can submit a reconsideration request within 40 business days of the decision being notified (Article 29 of the Tax Procedures Law). We prepare and submit reconsideration requests, building the supporting case for why the decision should be reviewed.
Tax Dispute Resolution Support
Where a matter is not resolved through reconsideration, we support escalation to the Tax Disputes Resolution Committee (TDRC). An objection goes to the TDRC within 40 business days of the reconsideration decision (Article 32). The tax has to be paid in full before you can object. We work 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
- Deadline-driven response when timing matters most
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do first after receiving an FTA audit notice?
Don’t respond directly without review. Get your tax agent involved immediately to assess the scope of the request and manage the response, so nothing is provided that creates unnecessary exposure.
What is a voluntary disclosure, and should I file one?
A voluntary disclosure corrects an error in a previous return before the FTA identifies it, which can reduce the penalty compared to a discovered error. Disclosure is mandatory where the tax difference is more than AED 10,000, within 20 business days of discovering the error. Whether to file one depends on the size and nature of the error. Worth a quick assessment before deciding.
How long do I have to challenge an FTA decision?
Reconsideration requests must be submitted within 40 business days of the decision being notified. Acting quickly matters. This window is strict.
What happens if a reconsideration request is rejected?
The matter can be escalated to the Tax Disputes Resolution Committee (TDRC). An objection goes to the TDRC within 40 business days of the reconsideration decision, and the tax has to be paid in full first.
Can a tax agent represent me in an FTA audit?
Yes. An appointed tax agent can represent your business directly in audits, correspondence and dispute proceedings, so you’re not dealing with the FTA unrepresented.