FTA Tax Audit Support & Voluntary Disclosures
Received an FTA audit notice or found a mistake in a filed return? We prepare your response, correct errors through voluntary disclosures and represent you with the Federal Tax Authority.
The FTA now selects audits using data: VAT returns, Corporate Tax returns, customs records and, from 2027, e-invoice data are cross-checked automatically. Inconsistencies that went unnoticed a few years ago are now flagged within months.
We handle both sides: getting ahead of problems through voluntary disclosures, and managing audits and information requests when the FTA contacts you first.
Self-correcting vs being found
| Situation | Typical penalty (from 14 April 2026) |
|---|---|
| You disclose before any FTA audit notice | About 1% per month on the underpaid tax, from the original due date |
| The FTA finds the error during an audit | A fixed 15% of the tax difference, plus the monthly charge and late-payment interest |
| You miss the 20-business-day disclosure window | A separate administrative penalty, on top of the above |
For the full mechanics, read our guide: I filed my Corporate Tax return wrong. Can I still fix it?
What we do for you
Health check of filed returns
Your VAT and Corporate Tax returns reconciled to your books and to each other, so you find problems before the FTA does.
Voluntary disclosures
Original and corrected figures, tax difference and a documented explanation, filed on EmaraTax within the deadline.
Audit notice response
We review the scope of the notice, prepare the records requested and manage deadlines.
FTA correspondence
Clarification requests and information requests answered in clear, well-supported submissions.
Reconsideration requests
If you disagree with an FTA decision or penalty, we prepare the reconsideration request within the legal timeframe.
Penalty review
Penalties checked against the current rules, including whether a waiver or reduction may be available.
How we work with you
Assess
We review the notice or the suspected error and quantify the exposure.
Reconcile
Records rebuilt and reconciled so every figure can be supported.
Submit
Disclosure, response or request filed with a clear narrative.
Close out
Payment timing, follow-up queries and process fixes so it doesn't recur.
Built for businesses like yours
Businesses with an FTA notice
Audit, clarification or information request received and a deadline running.
First-year Corporate Tax filers
Errors in Small Business Relief, QFZP or adjustments found after filing.
VAT-registered businesses
Input VAT, reverse charge or zero-rating positions that need correcting.
Companies changing accountants
New team, old returns: we check what was filed before.
Partner-led chartered accountants in Dubai
Years in chartered practice
Big 4-trained Chartered Accountant partners on every engagement.
Businesses served
From solo founders to multinational groups across the UAE.
Partner response time
Direct WhatsApp access to a qualified CA partner, not a junior.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to file a voluntary disclosure in the UAE?
Generally 20 business days from when you become aware of the error in a filed return.
What is the penalty for a voluntary disclosure?
Under the rules in force since 14 April 2026, disclosing before an FTA audit notice generally attracts about 1% per month on the underpaid tax from the original due date. Errors found by the FTA attract a fixed 15% penalty on top.
Can I amend a return instead of filing a voluntary disclosure?
Once a return is filed, errors that change the tax payable are generally corrected through a voluntary disclosure. Small differences (AED 10,000 or less in tax) can often be corrected in the next return instead.
What should I do when I receive an FTA audit notice?
Check the scope and deadline, gather and reconcile the requested records, and respond completely and on time. Get advice before submitting anything.
Can you challenge an FTA penalty?
Yes. You can submit a reconsideration request to the FTA within the legal timeframe, setting out why the decision or penalty should be changed.
Talk to a partner about your situation
A free 15-minute call with a Big 4-trained Chartered Accountant. Fixed fees, no obligation.
General information based on UAE law and FTA guidance as of November 2026, not tax advice. Requirements depend on your facts; verify with the FTA or a qualified adviser before acting.