FTA Audit Assistance
in Sharjah
We help you prepare for an FTA tax audit by organizing records, reconciling filed figures, and preparing clear responses to the authority’s requests.
TRUSTED BY 500+ INDUSTRY LEADERS
- Notice Review
- Document Mapping
- Sharjah, UAE
Bring Order To The Audit
Turn scattered records and urgent questions into a controlled file that can be reviewed and explained.
A Clear Audit Plan
You know what the notice requests, which tax periods are involved, and which records need to be retrieved first.
Stronger Document Trail
Return figures are linked back to invoices, contracts, ledgers, bank records, and reconciliations instead of being explained from memory.
Better Prepared Responses
Information requests are answered in a structured format, reducing the risk of incomplete, inconsistent, or unsupported submissions.
Less Internal Disruption
The audit workload is organized around a document list and response timetable, helping your finance team continue its normal responsibilities.
FTA Audit Assistance Work
Support is built around the audit notice, tax periods under review, and records the FTA requests.
Audit Notice Review
Review the FTA notice, audit scope, tax periods, information requests, and stated deadlines.
Audit Readiness Assessment
Identify missing records, unprepared reconciliations, unsupported balances, and immediate audit preparation priorities.
Document Collection Plan
Create a structured list for invoices, contracts, ledgers, bank statements, returns, and supporting schedules.
Return Figure Reconciliation
Reconcile VAT or Corporate Tax return figures to accounting records and supporting transaction evidence.
Technical Position Review
Review the tax treatment applied to material transactions, adjustments, claims, and reported amounts.
FTA Response Preparation
Prepare organized draft responses and supporting files for information requests raised during the audit.
Audit Meeting Preparation
Prepare explanations, schedules, and documents needed for planned FTA audit discussions.
Assessment Review Support
Review an FTA assessment or audit outcome and organize documents for the available response process.
FTA Audit Support Practice
Ahmed Mahfoudh Chartered Accountants & Auditors assists Sharjah businesses facing FTA tax audits by bringing structure to the evidence and the explanation behind it. I start with the notice, identify the tax periods and requests involved, then map each return figure to available accounting records and source documents. The work is practical: finding gaps, rebuilding reconciliations, and preparing a clear response file. This matters because taxpayers must provide the FTA with access to relevant records during a tax audit and be able to substantiate the tax treatment they reported.
How An Audit File Is Built
The biggest mistake is sending documents one by one without checking whether they support the return figures.
The notice sets the work order
The audit notice is reviewed first to establish the taxes, periods, records, and deadlines involved. The FTA generally provides at least five business days’ notice before a tax audit, so early organization of the requested information is important.
Figures are traced to evidence
VAT and Corporate Tax return figures are checked against ledgers, invoices, contracts, bank activity, and calculation schedules. Where the records do not match, the difference is investigated and documented before an explanation is sent to the FTA.
Gaps are identified openly
Missing invoices, incomplete reconciliations, unavailable contracts, and unclear transaction treatment are identified before the response is prepared. An unexplained gap is not hidden; it is assessed, supported where possible, and addressed through the appropriate tax process.
Sharjah FTA Audit Support
Structured assistance when an FTA audit places your tax records under review.
Sameh Abdalla
CEO & Founder
Sami Abdallah leads the firm with expertise in accounting, audit, tax advisory, and consulting. He provides strategic guidance and supports long-term business growth across the UAE.
Ahmed Mahfoudh
Audit Manager
Ahmed Mahfoudh manages audit assignments and financial reviews with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and risk assessment. He delivers clear insights to strengthen financial control.
Ahmed Elbadawi
Legal Manager
Ahmed Elbadawi provides legal guidance, contract management, and compliance support. He helps protect business interests, reduce risks, and ensure smooth legal operations.
Ahmed Samir
Tax Manager
Ahmed Samir specializes in UAE VAT, corporate tax, and compliance services. He supports businesses in managing tax obligations while improving financial efficiency and compliance effectively.
Sharjah Teams Facing FTA Audits
These finance leaders needed organized support during a difficult tax review.
“Documents were organized properly and responses were handled calmly throughout the FTA audit.”
“They prepared us thoroughly and made a stressful FTA audit process manageable.”
“Their support helped us present accurate information without delays during the FTA audit.”
“Every authority query became structured and far less intimidating with their assistance.”
“Practical document retrieval and clear explanations lowered our risk during a difficult period.”
“Their guidance through the FTA audit process was thorough, calm, and reassuring.”
FTA Audit Questions Answered
The key facts to understand after receiving an FTA audit notice.
What is an FTA tax audit?
An FTA tax audit is a review by the Federal Tax Authority of a taxpayer’s records, returns, transactions, and compliance with UAE tax law. It can concern VAT, Corporate Tax, Excise Tax, or another tax obligation.
How much audit notice is given?
The FTA generally gives at least five business days’ notice before a tax audit. The notice identifies the audit date, place, and other relevant details.
What records can the FTA request?
The FTA may request tax returns, invoices, contracts, bank statements, ledgers, accounting records, reconciliations, and documents supporting transactions. The required records depend on the tax period and issue under review.
Can you help with a VAT audit?
Yes. VAT audit support can include reconciling VAT returns to sales and purchase ledgers, reviewing tax invoices, checking input tax support, and preparing documents for FTA requests. VAT records generally must be retained for at least five years.
Can you help with Corporate Tax audits?
Yes. Support can include reviewing filed figures, accounting records, tax computations, financial statements, and schedules supporting taxable income. Corporate Tax records must generally be kept for at least seven years after the relevant tax period ends.
What happens if documents are missing?
Missing documents are identified against the FTA request list and reconstructed from available bank records, ledgers, supplier statements, contracts, or other evidence where possible. Unsupported figures can increase the risk of an adjustment or assessment.
What happens after an FTA assessment?
An FTA assessment should be reviewed against the audit findings, supporting records, and applicable tax rules. A taxpayer may request reconsideration of an FTA decision within 40 business days from notification, subject to the relevant procedures.
Can you guarantee the audit outcome?
No. The FTA alone determines the audit outcome, assessment, or penalty decision. Assistance focuses on preparing accurate records, coherent explanations, and complete responses within the required process.
How is audit assistance priced?
Fees depend on the number of tax periods, type of tax, volume of records, condition of the accounts, FTA deadlines, and whether an assessment has already been issued. A one-period VAT review has a different scope from a multi-year tax audit.
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