VAT Health Check
in Dubai
We review your returns, invoices, and reconciliations against FTA requirements and hand you a findings report before an audit does it for you.
YEARS OF UAE FINANCIAL EXPERIENCE
- Article 59 Invoice Check
- Recovery Review Included
- Audit-Readiness Report
What Checking Now Prevents Later
An error you find yourself costs less than the same one the FTA finds during an audit.
A Lower Penalty If Something's Wrong
Errors corrected after a self-initiated health check are treated more leniently than the same errors an FTA audit uncovers independently.
Input VAT You've Been Missing
A proper review of purchase invoices and reconciliations regularly turns up recoverable input tax that was never claimed.
Documentation Ready Before It's Requested
When invoices, reconciliations, and returns already meet FTA standards, an audit request doesn't turn into weeks of scrambling for records.
A Clear Picture of Where You Stand
Instead of assuming your VAT position is fine, you get a specific list of what's compliant, what isn't, and what it would cost to fix.
What the Review Actually Covers
A health check works through your VAT position in two passes, what's wrong and what it's worth.
Registration and Return Accuracy
Checking registration status and reviewing filed VAT returns for correct input and output tax calculations.
Invoice Compliance Check
Verifying tax invoices meet the mandatory elements under Article 59 of the UAE VAT Executive Regulations.
Reconciliation Review
Matching filed VAT returns against sales lists, purchase lists, and your accounting records to confirm the figures agree.
Input VAT Recovery Assessment
Identifying recoverable input tax that wasn't claimed and flagging any blocked expenses claimed in error.
Financial Impact Quantification
Putting a number on each non-compliance gap found, so you know the penalty exposure before the FTA does.
Corrective Action and Disclosure Guidance
Recommending the fix for each finding, including whether a Voluntary Disclosure is needed for errors over AED 10,000.
A Review That Ends in a Fixable List
Ahmed Mahfoudh Chartered Accountants & Auditors runs the review in two passes: first checking whether your registration, returns, and invoices actually meet FTA requirements, then working out what each gap would cost if the FTA found it first. For a Dubai business, the result isn't a general compliance statement, it's a specific list of what to fix and what it's worth fixing.
What a Surface-Level Review Misses
Checking that returns were filed on time isn't the same as checking that the figures inside them are right.
We Check the Invoices Line by Line
A return can be filed on time and still rest on invoices missing a mandatory Article 59 element. We verify the invoices themselves, not just the return that was built from them.
Reconciliation Isn't Optional in Our Process
Sales lists, purchase lists, and accounting records get matched against what was actually filed. A mismatch here is often the first sign of a larger error.
Findings Come With a Cost Attached
A list of issues without their financial impact doesn't help you prioritise. Every finding in our report comes with what it's likely to cost if left uncorrected.
We Flag When a Disclosure Is Actually Needed
Not every finding requires filing with the FTA. We tell you which errors clear the AED 10,000 threshold for mandatory disclosure and which can simply be corrected internally.
Who Runs Your Review
Accountants who go through your returns and invoices directly, not a template checklist.
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.
What Dubai Businesses Found
Feedback from finance teams we've run VAT health checks for.
“The VAT health check identified several gaps we had not noticed. Recommendations were clear and practical, and we corrected issues before they became larger problems.”
“I wanted peace of mind about our VAT position and this health check delivered exactly that. The report was easy to understand and act on.”
“A professional VAT health check that went beyond surface-level checks. Input tax claims, documentation standards, and filing accuracy were all reviewed in detail.”
“Facing the possibility of an FTA review made me seek a proper health check. Risks were explained clearly and we now have a practical plan to stay compliant.”
“The VAT health check gave us a realistic view of our current position. Small errors were spotted early and corrected before they grew.”
“Thorough, independent, and clearly presented. Their VAT health check service provided useful insights that strengthened our overall compliance.”
VAT Health Check Questions
What Dubai business owners ask before booking a review.
What exactly does a VAT health check cover?
Registration status, return accuracy, invoice compliance under Article 59, and reconciliation between your filed returns and your accounting records.
How is this different from a VAT audit?
This is a self-initiated review, not an FTA audit. It's designed to find and fix issues before the FTA finds them during one.
What happens if the review finds an error?
You get the finding, its financial impact, and a corrective action recommendation. If the error exceeds AED 10,000 in tax impact, a Voluntary Disclosure is usually required.
Does correcting an error found this way reduce the penalty?
Generally yes. Errors corrected through self-initiated review and disclosure are treated more leniently than the same errors the FTA identifies independently.
Who actually needs a VAT health check?
Businesses preparing for an FTA audit, companies with high transaction volumes, and any VAT-registered entity that hasn't reviewed its position since registering.
Can this help recover VAT we've already missed?
Often, yes. Reviewing purchase invoices and input tax calculations regularly surfaces recoverable amounts that were never claimed on past returns.
What's the actual deliverable at the end?
A findings report listing each compliance gap, its financial impact, and a specific corrective action for each one, not a general pass or fail statement.
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