What an FTA Approved VAT Tax Agent Really Does for You?

VAT Compliance is More Than Filing Returns — it’s About Protection, Precision, and Proactive Planning.

VAT in the UAE: More Than Just Filing

Since the introduction of VAT in 2018, businesses in the UAE have learned that compliance goes far beyond filing quarterly returns. The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has steadily increased its enforcement powers, introducing data driven audits, cross checks with customs and banking records, and heavy penalties for errors.

For many companies, the real challenge isn’t paying VAT — it’s getting everything right, documented, reconciled, and audit ready. That’s where an FTA Approved Tax Agent steps in.

What Does an FTA Approved VAT Tax Agent Do?

At Stratify Consulting, we act as your trusted representative before the FTA, ensuring every part of your VAT process is compliant, optimized, and strategically aligned with your business model. Here’s how we support you:

1. End to End VAT Compliance

We prepare and file your VAT returns accurately and on time — aligning every filing with latest UAE VAT Law, Executive Regulations & FTA updates. No missed deadlines, no guesswork, no exposure.

2. Accurate Reconciliations

We ensure your VAT returns match your financial statements, ERP records, and ledgers. This means fewer errors, smoother audits, and complete confidence in your numbers.

3. Representation Before the FTA

We act as your official voice with the FTA. From audits and notices to reconsiderations, appeals, and penalty waiver requests — we manage the process end to end so you don’t have to.

4. VAT Refunds

Cash flow matters. We manage the refund process from documentation to reconciliations, ensuring your claims meet FTA standards and get processed quickly.

5. Voluntary Disclosures

Mistakes happen. We help you file voluntary disclosures — correcting errors in past returns proactively to minimize penalties and protect credibility.

6. Advisory on Complex Transactions

From complex transactions including free zone supplies to cross border contracts, we analyze your business model for VAT impact, ensuring you stay compliant while optimizing cost structures.

7. Risk Identification & Control

We spot the red flags before the FTA does — from blocked input VAT to incorrect coding or intercompany misclassifications — and recommend SOPs and controls to fix them.

8. VAT Optimization & Planning

We design strategies to optimize VAT recovery, reduce cash flow impact, and ensure correct treatment of advances, imports, and employee recoveries.

9. Audit & Inspection Preparedness

We make your business audit ready. That means organized compliance files, reconciliations, and proper documentation that withstand FTA scrutiny.

10. Continuous Monitoring & Updates

VAT law is evolving. We keep you updated on FTA clarifications, new public decisions, and regulatory changes, adjusting your compliance process before issues arise.

Appointing an FTA Approved Tax Agent isn’t Just About Compliance — it’s About:

Avoiding penalties and audit risks
Protecting cash flow through faster refunds
Freeing your team to focus on operations
Building a VAT process that can stand up to FTA scrutiny
Staying ahead of regulatory changes before they affect you

Think of a Tax Agent as more than a consultant. We’re your shield against compliance risks and your strategist for VAT optimization. At Stratify Consulting, we combine regulatory expertise with practical execution — ensuring your VAT compliance is not just correct, but future proof. Ready to strengthen your VAT compliance? Get in touch with Stratify Consulting — your FTA Approved Tax Agent.