FTA Approved Tax Agent in UAE | Registered Agents
SBR Chartered Accountants provides FTA Tax Agent support for UAE businesses, including Corporate Tax and VAT representation, registration support, FTA correspondence, audits and reconsideration matters.
Why You Need a Registered FTA Tax Agent
Direct Answer: A registered FTA Tax Agent is an official professional licensed by the Federal Tax Authority to represent businesses in all tax matters. Appointing a registered agent ensures your VAT and Corporate Tax submissions are 100% compliant, helps manage complex FTA audits, and prevents costly administrative penalties that arise from incorrect filings or missed deadlines.
Navigating the UAE’s evolving tax landscape—from Corporate Tax implementation to ongoing VAT requirements—demands expert precision. SBR Chartered Accountants is a legally registered Tax Agency in the UAE. When you appoint us, we handle all correspondence, dispute resolutions, and compliance submissions directly with the FTA on your behalf, allowing you to focus entirely on scaling your core business operations.
Our FTA Tax Agency Services
1. Tax Registration & De-Registration
We process your initial Corporate Tax and VAT registrations, ensuring correct TRN allocation. If your business undergoes liquidation or restructuring, we handle flawless de-registration to avoid massive compounding late fees.
2. FTA Audit Representation
If the FTA selects your company for a tax audit, we step in as your legal representatives. We prepare the required FTA Audit Files (FAF), liaise directly with tax inspectors, and defend your financial positions.
3. Reconsideration & Disputes
Have you been unfairly penalized? We draft technically sound appeals and Reconsideration Applications, providing the FTA with the exact legal justifications needed to overturn unwarranted administrative penalties.
What Does an FTA Tax Agent Do?
An FTA Tax Agent is a professional registered with the Federal Tax Authority to represent a Taxable Person in relation to tax matters within the scope of the agent’s appointment. Depending on the engagement, this can include preparing or reviewing tax information, communicating with the FTA, supporting tax audits, and assisting with reconsideration or other tax-related procedures.
Corporate Tax and VAT Support
Businesses may appoint a Tax Agent for support across both UAE Corporate Tax and VAT matters. SBR can coordinate registration, return and compliance work with broader accounting records so that tax submissions are supported by consistent financial information. The exact scope of representation depends on the business’s needs and the authority granted to the agent. For broader advisory support, see our Corporate Tax consulting services in Dubai and VAT consulting services in the UAE.
FTA Audit Representation
When the FTA conducts a tax audit, a Tax Agent can help organize the requested records, coordinate communications and explain the taxpayer’s position using the available accounting and tax evidence. Good audit preparation starts with complete records, reconciliations, invoices, contracts and clear explanations for material transactions.
Tax Reconsideration Support
Where a taxpayer receives a decision or penalty that it intends to challenge, a Tax Agent can assist with reviewing the facts, supporting documents and applicable tax provisions before a reconsideration application is submitted. The appropriate procedure and deadline should always be checked against the specific FTA decision.
How SBR Supports Your Business
- Assess: Understand your tax registrations, business activities and current compliance position.
- Review: Check accounting records, tax filings and supporting documentation for gaps or inconsistencies.
- Represent: Handle agreed FTA communications and support audit or reconsideration matters within the engagement scope.
- Maintain: Help establish recurring tax and record-keeping processes for ongoing compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions About FTA Tax Agents
What is an FTA Tax Agent?
An FTA Tax Agent is a professional registered with the Federal Tax Authority who can represent a Taxable Person in tax matters within the scope of the appointment.
Can an FTA Tax Agent represent a company during an FTA audit?
Yes, where the agent is properly appointed and the engagement covers the relevant matter, the Tax Agent can support communications and representation during FTA tax procedures.
Can a Tax Agent help with Corporate Tax and VAT?
Yes. Tax Agent services can cover UAE Corporate Tax and VAT matters, subject to the agent’s registration, appointment and agreed scope of work.
Should I appoint a Tax Agent for my business?
The need depends on your business structure, transaction complexity, tax obligations and internal resources. A professional assessment can help determine whether representation or ongoing tax support is appropriate.
The Risk of Unregistered “Consultants”
Under UAE Tax Law, only an FTA-registered Tax Agent has the legal authority to represent a Taxable Person. Using unauthorized consultants or relying purely on internal accountants who are not well-versed in daily FTA updates often results in incorrect tax grouping, unrecognized exempt income, and severe fines. Protect your business by partnering with a verified, licensed UAE Tax Agency.