Tax Audit

A Tax Audit is an examination by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) of a taxable person's records, returns and tax payments to verify that the correct amount of tax has been declared and paid under UAE law. Conducted under the Tax Procedures Law, it can cover Value Added Tax (VAT), Excise Tax or Corporate Tax, and the FTA may review your filings, supporting documents and accounting systems for one or more tax periods. Our Tax Audit service prepares your business for that examination, manages it on your behalf and resolves any matters the FTA raises.

Any business registered for tax in the UAE, whether mainland or free zone, can be selected for a tax audit, and selection does not necessarily mean an error has occurred. Being properly prepared means your records are presented clearly, your tax positions are well supported, and your exposure to assessments and administrative penalties is kept to a minimum.

What's Included

Our Tax Audit service covers the full process, from advance preparation through to the resolution of any findings:

• Pre-audit review of your VAT, Excise or Corporate Tax returns, computations and supporting records.
• Reconciliation of your accounting records and financial statements to the figures filed with the FTA.
• Identification of gaps, errors or weak documentation before the FTA examination begins.
• Preparation of an organised, audit-ready file with the evidence needed to substantiate each position.
• Management of FTA notices, information requests and statutory deadlines on your behalf.
• Representation and technical responses during the audit, and support with assessments, voluntary disclosures, reconsiderations and appeals where required.

How It Works

We carry out each engagement in clear stages so your team always understands the position and the next step:

1. Assessment: we review the FTA's notice, the tax periods in question and your existing filings to define the scope.
2. Preparation: we gather and organise records, reconcile figures and document the basis for each tax position.
3. Representation: we act as your point of contact with the FTA, responding to queries accurately and within the required timeframes.
4. Resolution: we address any findings, advise on corrective action and help you strengthen controls to prevent recurrence.

Who Needs a Tax Audit

This service is relevant to any UAE business that wants to be ready for FTA scrutiny or is already facing a review, including:

• Companies that have received an FTA audit notice or a request for information.
• Businesses registered for VAT or Excise Tax that want their returns and records independently checked.
• Free zone entities relying on qualifying-income, zero-rated or exempt-supply positions.
• Groups with related-party transactions or complex structures that may attract closer review.
• Owners and finance teams who want the reassurance of an audit-ready file before the FTA arrives.

Why Choose ADS Auditors

ADS Auditors is an FTA-registered tax and audit firm based in the UAE, combining practical knowledge of VAT, Excise and Corporate Tax with hands-on audit experience. We stay current with UAE tax legislation and FTA guidance, so our reviews reflect the rules as they apply today. We explain your position in plain language, deal with the FTA so you can focus on running your business, and stand behind the tax positions we help you take. By preparing thoroughly and responding precisely, we aim to bring every audit to a clean, well-documented close, and to leave your record keeping stronger than we found it.