Be Ready for Any FTA Corporate Tax Assessment or Audit
Independent review of your Corporate Tax position, and representation if the FTA opens an assessment or audit.
Corporate Tax Assessment & FTA Audits
As Corporate Tax matures in the UAE, the FTA is increasing its assessment and audit activity — reviewing filed returns, Free Zone Qualifying Income claims, and related-party transactions against the transfer pricing documentation businesses are required to maintain. An assessment can result in adjustments to your taxable income, additional tax due, or a request for a Local File or Master File supporting your related-party pricing.
We review your Corporate Tax position proactively — before the FTA does — and represent you through any assessment or audit, from the initial information request through to resolution, including voluntary disclosures where a genuine error needs to be corrected before the FTA finds it first.
Why You Need Corporate Tax Assessment & Audit Support
An FTA assessment that disallows a Free Zone Qualifying Income claim doesn’t just adjust that one item — it can retroactively remove your 0% rate for the entire tax period, alongside penalties on the resulting tax due. Voluntary disclosure of a genuine error, made before the FTA identifies it, is treated far more favorably than a finding made during an audit. Knowing which path applies to your situation, and acting on it in time, materially changes the outcome.
Documents an FTA Assessment or Audit Will Require
- Filed Corporate Tax returns — and the underlying workings and adjustments for each period.
- Audited financial statements — reconciled to the taxable income reported.
- Transfer pricing documentation — Local File and Master File where related-party thresholds are met.
- Free zone substance evidence — premises, staff and activity records supporting Qualifying Free Zone Person status.
- Related-party agreements — contracts underlying intercompany transactions.
- Prior FTA correspondence — any earlier queries, clarifications or rulings received.
- Pre-audit review of your Corporate Tax computations
- Assessment of taxable income, deductions and related-party transactions
- Transfer pricing documentation review
- Representation during FTA Corporate Tax audits
- Support responding to FTA information requests
- Voluntary disclosure guidance where needed
Prepare for an Assessment
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FTA-Registered Specialists
Represented by certified tax advisors who deal with FTA audits regularly.
Reduced Audit Risk
We catch and fix discrepancies before they become findings.
Dedicated Account Manager
One point of contact throughout the assessment process.
Built For
A Simple, Transparent Process
Pre-Audit Review
We review your Corporate Tax computations and supporting records.
Gap Remediation
We correct issues and prepare supporting documentation.
Audit Representation
We represent you directly during the FTA’s assessment process.
Follow-Up Support
We handle any follow-up requests until the matter is closed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I’m being audited for Corporate Tax?
You’ll typically receive formal notice from the FTA requesting records or scheduling a review. We help you respond correctly from the first notice.
What records does the FTA typically request?
Commonly financial statements, tax computations, related-party agreements and transfer pricing documentation, depending on the scope of the review.
Do you handle transfer pricing documentation?
Yes, we prepare and review Local File and Master File documentation where applicable to your related-party transactions.
What if the assessment finds errors?
We help you assess the impact and, where appropriate, submit a voluntary disclosure to correct the position.
Walk into your next assessment prepared
Talk to our tax specialists today — no obligation, no jargon, just clear advice.