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Tax Agent UAE

Business Tax in UAE or (BTU) helps businesses comply with Corporate Tax, VAT and other Federal Tax Authority (FTA) requirements through professional Tax Agent services in UAE. Our team supports you in the registration of tax and filing of returns, voluntary disclosures, tax audit support and communicating with the FTA via the EmaraTax portal.

 

If you are a mainland company, a free zone company, a SME or a foreign company, partnering with a registered tax agent in the UAE could help you minimize compliance risk and trustfully handle all of your tax matters on time and correctly.

What is a Tax Agent in the UAE?

A Tax Agent in UAE (or FTA-registered Tax Agent) is a professional individual or Tax Firm that is registered with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). As a Registered Tax Agent UAE, they can act on behalf of a taxable person to complete any tax related services and correspondence with the FTA.

 

According to Federal Decree-Law No. 7 of 2017 on Tax Procedures, as amended, a registered tax agent in UAE is able to help businesses with the following:
  • Corporate Tax registration
  • VAT registration and deregistration
  • Corporate Tax return filing
  • VAT return filing
  • Voluntary disclosures
  • Tax audit support
  • Penalty reconsideration requests
  • FTA correspondence and compliance matters
  • Note: Appointment of a Tax Agent is not mandatory but recommended for complex tax matters and also for newly introduced Corporate Tax in the UAE.

Our Tax Agent Services in UAE

Registration of taxable persons on the EmaraTax portal in accordance with UAE Corporate Tax requirements under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022.

Preparation and filing of Corporate Tax returns in accordance with the UAE tax legislation under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022.

Preparation of VAT returns on behalf of clients, and submission of such returns online prior to FTA published return submission deadlines under Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax.

Correct previous tax errors and make voluntary disclosure where required under the Tax Procedures Law.

Support for Audit, Assessments, Reconsideration and Dispute Resolution under the applicable tax procedures legislation.

Why Businesses Choose an FTA Registered Tax Agent

With a Registered Tax AgentWithout a Registered Tax Agent
Official representation before the FTALimited representation rights
Support during audits and assessmentsSelf-managed audit process
Guidance on voluntary disclosuresHigher risk of filing errors
Assistance with penalty reconsiderationLimited technical support
Up-to-date knowledge of UAE tax changesGreater compliance risk

Corporate Tax & VAT Compliance in UAE

Key Compliance Points
  • Corporate Tax: Applicable to taxable persons under UAE Corporate Tax rules as per UAE Corporate Tax law.
  • Corporate Tax Rate: 0% on taxable income of AED 375,000 or below and 9% for taxable income over AED 375,000 as provided under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022.
  • VAT Registration: VAT registration is mandatory for businesses that make taxable supplies exceeding AED 375,000 under Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017.
  • VAT Rate: Standard VAT rate remains 5% as per Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017.
  • FTA Deadlines: File Returns & Payments on Time.
  • These requirements will be administered by the Federal Tax Authority and reporting will be done through the EmaraTax platform.
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How BTU Supports Your Business

  • Review your tax registration status
  • Assess Corporate Tax and VAT obligations
  • Prepare supporting documentation
  • File returns through EmaraTax
  • Respond to FTA queries and notices
  • Assist during audits and assessments
  • Support reconsideration and dispute procedures.

Who Should Use Tax Agent Services in the UAE?

  • Mainland companies
  • Free zone companies
  • SMEs and startups
  • Foreign-owned businesses
  • E-commerce businesses
  • Professional service firms
  • Businesses facing FTA audits
  • Companies with tax penalties

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

No, Tax Agent is not mandatory for any business in the UAE. However, an FTA Registered Tax Agent can act as Tax Agent to represent the Taxpayer in front of the Federal Tax Authority in audits, in disclosures and in disputes between Taxpayer and FTA.

A Tax Agent is a person registered with the FTA. Whereas, a Tax Consultant is a person who gives tax advice but does not have representation rights, unless registered as a Tax Agent with the FTA.

Yes. An FTA Approved Tax Agent can assist a Business with Corporate Tax registration, preparing and submitting the Corporate Tax returns, and other Corporate Tax compliance requirements of the Business that are required to be complied with from time to time by the Business under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022.

Yes. Tax Agents can assist with penalty reconsideration requests, voluntary disclosures, and responses to FTA notices relating to VAT matters.

Check Federal Tax Authority Tax Agents Register for a list of Tax Agents, or companies of Tax Agents.