TAX AGENCY IN UAE
APPROVED TAX AGENT
- Corporate Tax registration and TRN issuance
- Assessment of taxability (mainland, free zone, qualifying free zone person analysis)
- Review of exempt income and qualifying income
- Tax period and accounting period alignment
- Corporate Tax computation and adjustments
- Preparation and filing of Corporate Tax returns
- Analysis of 0%, 9%, and applicable effective tax rates
- Small Business Relief (SBR) eligibility assessment
- Transitional rules and opening balance adjustments
- Loss utilization and carried-forward losses
- Interest deductibility and EBITDA-based limitation review
- Related-party and connected-person transaction analysis
- Corporate Tax compliance health checks
- Support during Corporate Tax audits and FTA reviews
UAE Value Added Tax (VAT) Services
VAT compliance in the UAE requires continuous monitoring, accurate documentation, and timely filings. Xpert Group supports businesses at every stage—from registration to audit defence.
VAT Services & Activities:
- VAT registration (mandatory & voluntary)
- VAT deregistration and threshold analysis
- VAT classification of supplies (standard-rated, zero-rated, exempt)
- Place of supply analysis (local & cross-border transactions)
- Input VAT recovery assessment and optimization
- Output VAT calculation and reconciliation
- VAT return preparation and submission
- Review of VAT treatment for imports & exports
- VAT implications on e-commerce and digital services
- VAT treatment for free zones and designated zones
- Reverse charge mechanism (RCM) advisory
- VAT on mixed supplies and apportionment calculations
- VAT compliance reviews and risk assessments
- VAT audit support and FTA correspondence Rectification of VAT errors and voluntary disclosures
- VAT refund applications and follow-ups
UAE ExciseTax Services
Businesses dealing in excise-taxable goods face strict compliance obligations. We help ensure accurate registration, reporting, and control systems
Excise Tax Coverage:
- Excise Tax registration and account setup
- Identification of excise-taxable goods
- Excise Tax liability calculation
- Excise Tax return preparation and filing
- Stock movement and inventory reporting
- Excise Tax compliance for importers and manufacturers
- Excise Tax record-keeping framework setup
- Audit support and regulatory clarifications
- Advisory on pricing impact and tax pass-through strategies
Tax Advisory & Strategic Support
Beyond compliance, we serve as strategic tax advisors, helping businesses make informed decisions that align with UAE tax laws.
Advisory Services Include:
- Tax structuring and business model advisory
- Mainland vs free zone tax impact analysis
- Group structuring and holding company advisory
- Mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring tax review
- Permanent establishment (PE) risk assessment
- Transfer pricing readiness (policy & documentation guidance)
- Intercompany transaction advisory
- Tax implications of cross-border transactions
- Digital business and SaaS tax advisory
- Industry-specific tax advisory (trading, manufacturing, services, e-commerce)
FTA Representation & Tax Agency Support
As your appointed tax agent, Xpert Group acts as your authorized representative before the Federal Tax Authority.
Tax Agency Representation Includes:
- Liaison with the Federal Tax Authority
- Handling FTA notices, queries, and clarifications
- Submission of reconsideration requests
- Assistance with tax penalties and administrative relief
- Representation during audits, inspections, and reviews
- Support in disputes and assessments
Compliance, Documentation & Governance
Strong documentation is critical under UAE tax laws. We help establish robust compliance frameworks
Documentation Support:
- Tax policy drafting (VAT, CT, Excise)
- Internal control and SOP development
- Record-keeping framework setup
- Documentation readiness for audits
- Tax calendars and compliance trackers