Tax Reconciliation & Adjustments — Accurate, Compliant, UAE-Focused
Comprehensive tax reconciliation and adjustment services to identify discrepancies between books and tax filings, prepare correction submissions, and support businesses in meeting UAE tax compliance requirements.
Overview
We reconcile accounting records against corporate tax and VAT filings to identify variances, omissions, or classification errors that could affect your tax position. Our work focuses on traceable adjustments and documentation that align with UAE tax regulations. After a focused review, we quantify necessary adjustments and prepare supporting schedules and narratives for tax authorities or for internal governance. We prioritize fixes that reduce exposure while maintaining defensible positions. We assist with preparing amendment filings, voluntary disclosures where appropriate, and liaising with tax advisors or auditors. Our approach includes clear documentation and a recommended timeline to resolve discrepancies with minimal business disruption. AL SAHRAA provides practical advice on strengthening controls to prevent repeat issues, such as improved posting practices, consistent tax codes, and periodic reconciliation routines tailored for UAE reporting cycles.
What to prepare
- Company trade license and corporate registry details
- Trial balance and general ledger for the review period
- Filed VAT returns and supporting VAT journals (if applicable)
- Corporate tax returns and prior tax computations
- Sales and purchase invoices, credit/debit notes
- Bank statements and reconciliations
- Board resolutions or tax authority correspondence (if any)
How the process works
- Initial engagement and scope definition
- Collection of accounting records, tax returns and supporting documents
- Line-by-line reconciliation and variance analysis
- Prepare adjustment schedules and narratives
- Support amendment filings or voluntary disclosure submissions
- Implement controls and handover recommendations
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 is tax reconciliation and why does my company need it?
Tax reconciliation compares accounting records to tax filings to find discrepancies that could cause under- or over-payment of taxes, penalties, or audit exposure. It helps ensure accurate submissions and compliance with UAE tax laws.
Which taxes do you reconcile for UAE businesses?
We reconcile corporate tax and VAT records as applicable to your business, focusing on differences between accounting figures and submitted tax returns and preparing supported adjustments.
Can you help amend previously filed returns?
Yes. We prepare adjustment schedules and supporting documentation to assist with amendment filings or voluntary disclosures in accordance with UAE procedures and timelines.
How long does a typical reconciliation engagement take?
Timing depends on transaction volume and record quality. A focused reconciliation can take from a few days to several weeks; we provide a timeline after initial scope assessment.
Will reconciling reduce the risk of penalties?
Reconciliation itself cannot guarantee avoidance of penalties, but identifying and addressing issues early and filing accurate corrections reduces the likelihood and severity of enforcement actions.
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