VAT Health Check
VAT Health Check for Dubai Businesses
We test the VAT returns against the ledger and source documents, then give you a written list of what needs correcting and why.
- 12 months of VAT returns checked against the general ledger
- Input tax, reverse charge and zero-rated supplies tested by transaction
- One written issue list with the correction route for each finding
Who this is for
- Your VAT returns do not match the ledgerThe difference usually sits in tax codes, credit notes or cut-off.
- An FTA refund was sent backThe next claim needs evidence that agrees with the returns.
- A new finance person took overThe first review shows which positions were inherited and which were changed.
- You have an FTA query openA focused check gives the response a file behind it.
What is included
- 12-month return-to-ledger tie-out
- Output and input VAT sample tests
- Tax code, zero-rated and exempt supply review
- Import, customs and reverse charge check
- Tax invoice and credit note evidence check
- EmaraTax profile and filing status review
- Written findings and correction plan
How it works
- Send the VAT recordsReturns, ledger, invoices and any open FTA correspondence.
- Test the positionsWe tie the returns to the books and inspect the evidence behind the tax codes.
- Confirm the scopeThe fee and any separate correction work are shown before action starts.
- Receive the action listYou get the findings, supporting references and the next filing steps.
VAT Health Check for Dubai Businesses — questions we get asked
What does a VAT health check cover?
The review covers the VAT returns, general ledger, tax codes and source evidence for the agreed period. We test input tax, output tax, imports, reverse charge and zero-rated or exempt supplies where they apply. The Federal Tax Authority rules are used as the reference, and each finding is tied to a document or transaction.
Is this an FTA audit?
No. It is a private review of your records before or alongside an FTA matter. We do not issue an audit opinion. We test the numbers, identify missing evidence and prepare the correction or response file. The FTA remains the authority that decides a tax position or penalty.
Can a health check fix a rejected refund?
It can show why the claim stalled, such as invoices that do not meet the evidence requirements or a mismatch between the return and ledger. We then prepare the correction or refund support file. The FTA decides the claim, so the service does not promise approval or a payment date.
How long does the review take?
The timing depends on the number of returns, transaction volume and condition of the records. A clean ledger can be reviewed quickly, while missing invoices or unreconciled imports add work. We confirm the records list and scope before starting, then tell you what is outstanding rather than guessing at a date.
Will you file the correction for us?
If a correction or voluntary disclosure is needed, we explain the route and can prepare the submission as a separate agreed task. Nothing is filed without your approval of the numbers and evidence. The Federal Tax Authority may ask for supporting records after submission, and we can prepare those responses from the review file.
What does the check cost?
The fee depends on the period, number of returns and state of the records. We confirm it in writing after the short records review. Any bookkeeping catch-up, return amendment or voluntary disclosure is listed separately, so you can see the cost of the check and the cost of fixing the issue.
Book your free compliance review
Fifteen minutes, no charge, and you leave with a written summary of where you stand whether or not you engage us.
