Skip to content
JPA Group
VAT & Tax

VAT Assessment & Appeals Services

An FTA tax audit or assessment can put a large, unexpected liability on your books. JPA manages the audit, challenges incorrect assessments, and runs your case through reconsideration and the Tax Disputes Resolution Committee — defending your position with the law and the evidence on your side.

  • FTA-Approved Tax Agent
  • Trusted by 1,500+ UAE businesses
  • Partner-led since 2001
Why VAT Assessment & Appeals Services with JPA
Overview

Why VAT Assessment & Appeals Services with JPA

An FTA tax audit or assessment can put a large, unexpected liability on your books. JPA manages the audit, challenges incorrect assessments, and runs your case through reconsideration and the Tax Disputes Resolution Committee — defending your position with the law and the evidence on your side.

What's Included

Everything You Need, Handled

Audit Management

We act as your point of contact during an FTA tax audit, controlling the flow of documents and information.

Assessment Defence

We scrutinise the FTA assessment, identify errors of fact and law, and build the case to overturn it.

Voluntary Disclosure

Where genuine errors exist, we file a voluntary disclosure to correct them and limit penalties before they escalate.

Reconsideration Filing

We submit reconsideration requests in Arabic within the FTA deadline to challenge the decision.

TDRC Appeals

We prepare and present your objection to the Tax Disputes Resolution Committee when the FTA upholds its view.

Court Escalation

For high-value disputes, we advise on escalation to the competent courts with legal counsel.

How It Works

A Clear, Partner-Led Process

  1. 01

    Review

    We analyse the audit findings or assessment in detail.

  2. 02

    Strategise

    We set the defence and the strongest grounds.

  3. 03

    Represent

    We engage the FTA and file the necessary objections.

  4. 04

    Resolve

    We pursue reduction, reversal or settlement.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What triggers an FTA tax audit?+
Audits can be random or risk-based, often prompted by inconsistent returns, large refunds or sector reviews. The FTA gives notice and may request records going back five years. We manage the whole process.
Can I challenge an FTA assessment?+
Yes. You can request reconsideration within 40 business days, then escalate to the Tax Disputes Resolution Committee and the courts. We assess the merits and run each stage.
How far back can the FTA assess VAT?+
The standard window is five years, extended in cases of tax evasion. We help you keep records and defend assessments within that period.
Should I just pay a disputed penalty?+
Not necessarily. Many assessments contain errors. We review the evidence and, where the case is strong, pursue a reduction or full reversal rather than simply paying.
FTA-Approved Tax Agent

Ready to Get Started?

Book a free 15-minute consultation with a JPA advisor — no obligation, just clear answers.