Most VAT problems aren't discovered until the FTA finds them first. Our VAT health check gets ahead of that — a structured review of your registration, returns, invoices, and contracts that surfaces errors, missed recovery, and compliance gaps while you still have time to fix them quietly.
Book Free ConsultationA VAT health check is a point-in-time diagnostic, not an ongoing filing service. We step back from the routine return cycle and test whether your VAT position actually holds up: is every supply classified correctly, is input VAT being recovered in full, and would your invoicing survive a Federal Tax Authority audit today?
The output isn't a vague opinion — it's a prioritized list of findings, ranked by risk and financial impact, with clear next steps for each one. Many clients use it as a standalone diagnostic before a growth event, an ownership change, or simply as an annual discipline to catch drift before it becomes a penalty.
Self-identified issues can often be corrected through voluntary disclosure on far better terms than an FTA-initiated finding.
Health checks routinely find recoverable input VAT sitting unclaimed in expense categories that were never reviewed.
A clean health check report gives confidence to investors, buyers, or lenders reviewing your business.
Confirming your registration status, threshold position, and any VAT group structure is correctly maintained.
Sampling filed returns against underlying transactions to confirm output and input VAT were reported correctly.
Checking that invoice formats, mandatory fields, and credit notes meet FTA tax invoice requirements.
Testing expense categories and blocked-input rules to identify under-claimed or over-claimed VAT.
Reviewing a sample of key contracts and unusual transactions for correct VAT treatment and documentation.
A prioritized report of findings with recommended corrective actions and estimated financial exposure.
We agree the review period and request registration details, returns, and a sample of invoices and contracts.
Each area — registration, returns, invoicing, recovery — is tested against a structured compliance checklist.
We walk through preliminary findings with your finance team before the report is finalized.
A final report ranks each finding by risk and sets out a practical plan to close every gap identified.
We discuss your business activities and agree the scope and review period for the health check.
We gather returns, invoices, and contracts needed to test your VAT position against the checklist.
Our team works through each compliance area, documenting findings as they're identified.
You receive a risk-ranked report with a clear, practical plan to remediate each finding.
Our health check team has reviewed VAT positions for SMEs, free zone entities, and multinational subsidiaries across the UAE, giving finance leaders an independent, structured view of where their exposure really sits.
Discover MoreReviewing VAT treatment across high-volume domestic and cross-border sales transactions.
Checking VAT treatment of mixed residential and commercial development contracts.
Testing VAT treatment on cross-border consultancy fees and disbursement recharges.
Reviewing marketplace fee treatment and multi-channel sales VAT reporting.
Confirming designated zone treatment and intercompany VAT positions are correctly maintained.
Testing VAT treatment of service charges, discounts, and complimentary offerings.
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 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 provides legal guidance, contract management, and compliance support. He helps protect business interests, reduce risks, and ensure smooth legal operations.
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.
A health check is a voluntary, confidential review carried out on your instruction. An FTA audit is initiated by the tax authority and can result in penalties, so a health check is designed to catch issues before that happens.
Most reviews cover the prior one to two years of returns, though the scope can be adjusted based on your risk profile or any upcoming corporate event such as a sale or investment round.
We explain the exposure and, where appropriate, help you prepare a voluntary disclosure to correct it with the FTA on more favorable terms than if it were found during an audit.
Timelines depend on transaction volume and the number of entities involved, typically ranging from two to six weeks for most businesses.
Book a confidential VAT health check before an FTA audit tells you what we could have found first.
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