Rectification of Tax Errors — Accurate Amendments for UAE Businesses
We help UAE companies identify and correct VAT and corporate tax filing mistakes, prepare amendment submissions, and liaise with the FTA to minimize disruption and ensure ongoing compliance.
Overview
AL SAHRAA conducts a focused review of your previously filed corporate tax or VAT returns to identify discrepancies, missed invoices, calculation mistakes, or classification errors. We prioritize issues by materiality and regulatory impact to determine the right remedial route. We prepare supporting documentation and corrective submissions tailored to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) requirements or corporate tax authorities, including amended returns, adjustment schedules, and explanatory notes. Where required, we calculate any additional tax liabilities, interest, and possible penalties so you can make informed decisions. Our team communicates with the FTA and other relevant authorities on your behalf to submit rectification requests, respond to inquiries, and follow up until the issue is resolved. We also coordinate with your accounting or auditing teams to implement bookkeeping corrections and strengthen future controls. Beyond immediate corrections, we provide practical recommendations to prevent recurrence—process adjustments, staff training, and periodic compliance checks—so your business stays aligned with UAE tax rules as regulations evolve.
What to prepare
- Trade license and company registration details
- Tax Registration Number (TRN) / corporate tax registration documents
- Copies of the originally filed VAT and/or corporate tax returns
- Detailed ledgers, invoices and supplier/customer invoices
- Bank statements and payment proofs
- Power of attorney or authorization letter for representation
- Previous correspondence or notices from the FTA
How the process works
- Initial intake and authorization to access filings and records
- Detailed review of filed returns and source documents
- Assessment and prioritization of identified errors
- Prepare amended returns and supporting schedules
- Submit rectification request to the FTA or tax authority and respond to queries
- Confirm resolution and advise on preventive controls
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 types of tax errors can you help rectify?
We handle misclassified transactions, omitted invoices, calculation mistakes, incorrect VAT treatment, and corporate tax reporting errors, with tailored remedial submissions.
How long does the rectification process typically take?
Timing depends on complexity and authority response, but most straightforward amendments are prepared within days and resolved within weeks; complex cases take longer.
Will correcting an error always lead to penalties?
Not always. Penalties depend on the nature and materiality of the error, timeliness of disclosure, and authority discretion. We quantify exposures and submit mitigating information where appropriate.
Can you represent my company with the FTA or tax authorities?
Yes. With proper authorization we prepare submissions, liaise with the FTA, and respond to information requests on your behalf.
Do you need access to our accounting system?
We typically need transactional records and ledgers; direct access can speed the review but you can also provide extracts and supporting documents.
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