Input VAT / Output VAT Review — Accurate, Practical VAT Assurance
A focused review of your input and output VAT records to identify errors, improve recoverability, and reduce exposure to FTA queries. Suited for UAE businesses in Dubai, Ajman and beyond.
Overview
We examine your VAT accounting to verify that input VAT claims are supported, output VAT is correctly recorded, and VAT treatment matches UAE rules. Our approach targets common risk areas such as partial exemptions, blocked expenses, and incorrect tax points. The review includes a sample-based reconciliation between VAT returns, ledgers and source documents, highlighting discrepancies and quantifying potential adjustments. We provide clear reconciliations so you can see exactly where VAT has been over- or under-reported. Alongside findings, we deliver practical remediation steps: corrected journal entries, recommended process controls, and templates for documentation. Where FTA engagement may be needed, we prepare a factual summary and recommended disclosure approach. Our service is designed to fit into regular compliance cycles or as a pre-FTA audit health check. We work with your accounting team or external advisors to ensure recommendations are implementable within UAE regulatory and business constraints.
What to prepare
- VAT returns for the review period (VAT201)
- Sales invoices and export documentation
- Purchase invoices and import customs documents
- General ledger and VAT control accounts
- Bank statements (selected periods)
- Contracts for long-term supply or partial exemption items
- Company trade license and VAT registration details
How the process works
- Initial scoping call to define period, entities and objectives
- Request and collect VAT returns, ledgers and source invoices
- Sample testing and reconciliation of input/output VAT balances
- Draft findings with quantification of discrepancies and risks
- Deliver recommended corrective entries, controls and disclosure plan
Why clients choose AL SAHRAA
- Admin-reviewed quotations before you proceed.
- Document coordination and progress tracking in one portal.
- Support for business, compliance, visa, insurance, and IT-related requests.
- Clear request history, updates, and delivery follow-up.
Frequently asked questions
What does an Input/Output VAT review cover?
We verify accuracy of VAT reported on sales and purchases, test samples against source documents, identify blocked or non-recoverable VAT, and quantify any misstatements with recommended corrections.
How long does a typical review take?
Timing depends on size and complexity; small to medium cases typically take 1–3 weeks after documents are received. We agree a timeline during the scoping call.
Will you make adjustments directly in our accounting system?
We provide recommended journal entries and a remediation plan. Implementation can be done by your finance team, or we can assist on request under a separate engagement.
Can this help if the FTA opens an audit?
Yes. The review identifies likely FTA focus areas and produces a factual findings pack that can be used to respond to queries or prepare disclosures.
What fees are involved?
Fees depend on scope, period reviewed and sample sizes. After the scoping call we provide a clear fixed-fee proposal or time-based estimate.
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