VAT Audit Support in Dubai
Manage VAT audit preparation, evidence production and communications with the FTA.
Penalties and Deadlines
Last reviewed 22 Sep 2026Failure to facilitate a tax audit can attract AED 20,000. Audit findings can also create tax assessments and tax-difference penalties.
Summarised from official UAE sources for information. Amounts and deadlines depend on the facts and can change, so the current position is confirmed before we advise.
Review My FTA RequestCase study
Example scenario, not a completed engagementAn FTA audit request covered several periods and multiple supply types. Regent prioritised the evidence, reconciled the returns and managed a controlled response process.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Regent include in its VAT Audit Support service?
Scope includes audit-notice review, return and ledger reconciliation, evidence-room management, and response and remediation support. The proposal confirms entities, periods and exclusions.
When should we start and what will Regent need?
Start when the obligation, transaction, notice or deadline is known. Regent will issue a focused request list beginning with audit-notice review, entity details, records and dates.
Can we check our position before committing to the full service?
Yes. Use the VAT Audit Readiness Check for an initial indication, then route the result to the appropriate Regent advisor.