FTA Registered Tax Agency · TAAN 20056628

FTA Registered Tax Agent in Dubai

Official Federal Tax Authority Representation, VAT & Corporate Tax Compliance, FTA Audit Defence, and Penalty Reconsideration in the UAE

Credora Consultancy LLC is an official FTA Registered Tax Agency in Dubai (TAAN 20056628) authorised to represent mainland and free zone businesses before the UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA). Led by Mr. Chirag Gupta (FCA, UAECA, CMA), our tax agency manages your EmaraTax portal, prepares and reviews VAT and Corporate Tax filings, submits Voluntary Disclosures (Form 211), defends FTA tax audits, and files formal penalty reconsideration and assessment review requests on your behalf.

FTA Registered Tax Agency

TAAN 20056628

Lead Tax Practice

Mr. Chirag Gupta (FCA · UAECA · CMA)

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Key Facts: Appointing an FTA Registered Tax Agent in the UAE (2026 Rules)

Official FTA Verification: Only firms holding a valid Tax Agency Approval Number (TAAN) and linked to an individual Tax Agent Approval Number (TAN) on the official FTA Register can legally represent a taxpayer before the Federal Tax Authority. Credora Consultancy LLC operates under TAAN 20056628.
EmaraTax Appointment: Businesses appoint a registered tax agent directly through their EmaraTax account (accessed via UAE PASS) by searching the agency’s TAAN or TAN and authorising access to specific tax types (VAT, Corporate Tax, or Excise Tax).
2026 Tax Procedures & Penalty Framework: Under Federal Decree-Law No. 17 of 2025 (amending the Tax Procedures Law, effective 1 January 2026) and Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 2025 (effective 14 April 2026), self-correcting errors via a Voluntary Disclosure before an FTA audit notice carries a reduced penalty of 1% per month on the tax difference compared to a 15% fixed penalty plus 1% per month if discovered by the FTA during an audit.
Strict Statutory Deadlines: Taxpayers generally have 40 business days from notification to submit a formal Tax Penalty Reconsideration or Tax Assessment Review request, and must maintain VAT records for 5 years (15 years for real estate) and Corporate Tax records for 7 years.

Why Appoint an FTA Registered Tax Agent in Dubai?

Under UAE Federal Law on Tax Procedures (Federal Decree-Law No. 28 of 2022, as amended by Federal Decree-Law No. 17 of 2025), an external bookkeeper or unregistered accountant cannot legally represent your business before the Federal Tax Authority. Appointing an FTA-registered Tax Agent gives you authorized legal representation to handle information requests, tax disputes, and audit notices which often carry response windows as short as 5 business days.

This legal standing is critical because the FTA actively cross-checks VAT returns (Form 201), Corporate Tax returns, customs import declarations, bank movements, and with the UAE e-invoicing framework rolling out from July 2026 structured transaction data.

At Credora Consultancy LLC (TAAN 20056628), we combine in-house chartered accounting with formal FTA Tax Agent representation. Because a tax filing or FTA appeal is only as strong as the general ledger behind it, our team verifies your trial balance, tax codes, supplier TRNs, reverse charge schedules, and bank reconciliations before any return, Voluntary Disclosure, or audit response is submitted through EmaraTax.

FTA Registered Tax Agent vs. Unregistered Accountant: What Is the Difference?

The core difference is legal standing before the Federal Tax Authority. An FTA-registered Tax Agent holds a verified Tax Agent Approval Number (TAAN), carries mandatory professional indemnity insurance, and is legally authorised to represent your company on EmaraTax during audits, Voluntary Disclosures (Form 211), reconsiderations, and private technical clarifications.

FTA Registered Tax Agent in Dubai - Credora Consultancy LLC

Compliance & Representation Function	FTA Registered Tax Agent (Credora · TAAN 20056628)	Unregistered Accountant / Bookkeeper
Listed on the Official FTA Register of Tax Agents	Yes Verified by official TAAN & TAN credentials	No Not vetted, tested, or licensed by the FTA
Dedicated Tax Agent Portal Access in EmaraTax	Yes Formally linked via EmaraTax authorisation workflow	No Relies on risky sharing of client login credentials
Legal Authority to Represent You in an FTA Tax Audit	Yes Authorised to attend desk and field audits on your behalf	No Cannot legally represent the taxable person before the FTA
Submit Voluntary Disclosures (Form 211) & Reconsiderations	Yes Can prepare and submit formal filings as your appointed agent	No Filings must be submitted directly by the taxpayer’s signatory
File FTA Private Technical Clarifications	Yes Authorised to request binding FTA rulings on complex transactions	No Not recognised as an authorised tax representative
Mandatory Professional Indemnity Insurance & FTA Testing	Yes Required by UAE Cabinet Decision and FTA standards	No No statutory FTA exam or indemnity insurance mandate

Our FTA Registered Tax Agent Services in Dubai & Across the UAE

Every file at Credora is supervised by our qualified tax and accounting team under TAAN 20056628. We represent mainland LLCs, free zone entities (including Qualifying Free Zone Persons), multinational subsidiaries, and non-resident taxpayers.

FTA Tax Audit Representation & Pre-Audit Health Checks

When the FTA issues a formal Tax Audit Notification, your business typically has 5 business days to prepare. We conduct pre-audit VAT and Corporate Tax health checks, verify your FAF (FTA Audit File), reconcile revenue between your VAT returns and audited financial statements, manage all correspondence with FTA auditors, and represent your company during both desk and on-site field audits.

Penalty Reconsideration & Tax Assessment Reviews

If your company has been hit with administrative penalties, such as the AED 10,000 late registration fine, late filing penalties, or assessment adjustments, we review the legal and factual grounds for relief. Our tax agents prepare and submit formal Penalty Reconsideration requests and Tax Assessment Review applications via EmaraTax within the strict 40-business-day statutory window, backed by documented evidence and statutory citations.

Voluntary Disclosures (Form 211) & Error Rectification

Under Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 2025 (effective 14 April 2026), correcting a historical tax error through a Voluntary Disclosure before receiving an FTA audit notice reduces the percentage penalty to 1% per month on the tax difference, avoiding the 15% fixed audit discovery penalty. We reconstruct the affected ledgers, calculate the exact tax differential, prepare the supporting working papers, and submit Form 211 on EmaraTax.

Corporate Tax Compliance & QFZP Advisory (9% & 0% Regimes)

Under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022, UAE businesses must file annual Corporate Tax returns within 9 months of the end of their tax period. We act as your appointed Corporate Tax agent, managing Corporate Tax registration, Small Business Relief elections, Free Zone Qualifying Income (0% QFZP) substance and de minimis assessments, Transfer Pricing disclosure schedules, and tax return submission.

VAT Return Review, Filing (Form 201) & VAT Refund Claims

Rather than entering unverified numbers into EmaraTax, our tax agents audit your output VAT, input VAT recovery eligibility, zero-rated export evidence, Designated Zone movements, and Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) entries before filing Form 201. Where your business is in a net refundable position, we prepare and defend VAT Refund applications (Form 311). Under the 1 January 2026 VAT Law amendments (Federal Decree-Law No. 16 of 2025), excess recoverable input tax must be reclaimed within 5 years before it lapses permanently, making timely refund reviews critical.

FTA Private Technical Clarifications

When your business faces an ambiguous tax position, such as complex cross-border service exports, real estate supplies, financial exemptions, or restructuring relief, guessing can trigger a costly assessment. As your registered tax agent, we draft the legal analysis, assemble the transaction contracts, and submit formal Private Clarification requests to the FTA to secure certainty before you file.

TRN Deregistration & Company Liquidation Tax Clearance

Closing a company or falling below the taxable threshold requires timely VAT and Corporate Tax deregistration. We manage final tax period filings, clear outstanding EmaraTax liabilities, settle credit balances, and secure formal FTA deregistration approval so your trade licence cancellation proceeds without late-deregistration penalties.

How to Appoint Credora (TAAN 20056628) as Your Tax Agent on EmaraTax

Linking our tax agency to your company’s Tax Registration Number (TRN) in the Federal Tax Authority portal takes less than 10 minutes:

1 Log in to EmaraTax via UAE PASS: Sign in to your company’s EmaraTax dashboard using the authorised signatory’s UAE PASS account.
2 Select Your Taxable Person Profile: Open the relevant business entity profile from your taxable person list.
3 Navigate to “Manage Tax Agents”: Under the user authorisation or tax agent management menu for VAT or Corporate Tax, click Appoint New Tax Agent.
4 Search Our FTA Approval Number (TAAN 20056628): Enter Credora Consultancy LLC’s official Tax Agency Approval Number (TAAN 20056628) or our registered Tax Agent’s TAN provided during your onboarding call.
5 Select Authorisation Scope & Period: Choose the tax types (VAT, Corporate Tax, or both), define the representation permissions, and submit the linking request.
6 Agent Acceptance & File Handover: Credora accepts the appointment inside our dedicated EmaraTax Tax Agent portal, immediately gaining authorised visibility to review your historical returns, pending FTA notices, and compliance calendar.

Key UAE Tax Deadlines & 2026 Penalty Rules Managed by Your Tax Agent

Following the implementation of Federal Decree-Law No. 16 of 2025, Federal Decree-Law No. 17 of 2025, and Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 2025, businesses face updated rules on penalties, refunds, and disclosures:

Compliance Area	Statutory Rule / Deadline (2026)	Penalty or Risk Managed by Your Tax Agent
Late VAT or Corporate Tax Registration	VAT: Within 30 days of exceeding AED 375,000 threshold. CT: Per FTA timeline.	AED 10,000 fixed administrative penalty for late registration.
Voluntary Disclosure (Pre-Audit Notice)	Must be filed via Form 211 before the FTA issues an audit notification.	1% per month on the tax difference (down from the old 5%–40% tiered penalty).
Error Discovered During an FTA Audit	Triggered once the FTA notifies the business of an audit or assessment.	15% fixed penalty on the tax difference plus 1% per month until settled.
Late Tax Payment (From 14 April 2026)	VAT due within 28 days of tax period end; CT due within 9 months of period end.	Flat 14% per annum calculated monthly on the unpaid tax balance.
5-Year Input VAT & Refund Expiry	Effective 1 January 2026 under amended VAT Law.	Unclaimed excess input VAT lapses permanently after 5 years unless reclaimed.
Penalty Reconsideration Filing Window	40 business days from the date of penalty notification.	Missing the 40-business-day window forfeits the standard reconsideration route.
UAE Mandatory E-Invoicing Rollout	Pilot: 1 Jul 2026 · ASP appointment (AED 50M+ revenue): 30 Oct 2026 · Go-live: 1 Jan 2027 (Large) / 1 Jul 2027 (All others).	AED 5,000/month for failing to appoint an Accredited Service Provider or implement on time.

Legal Framework & Responsibilities of an FTA Registered Tax Agent

Under the UAE Tax Procedures Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 28 of 2022 and its Executive Regulations, as amended), an FTA Registered Tax Agent is bound by strict statutory duties designed to protect both the taxable person and the integrity of the UAE tax system:

Formal Representation Rights: Once appointed on EmaraTax, the tax agent is authorised to communicate directly with the Federal Tax Authority, submit returns, respond to audit queries, and file reconsiderations in the name of the taxable person.
Statutory Record Verification: Upon request by the FTA, the tax agent provides all supporting ledgers, tax invoices, contracts, and working papers related to the represented business.
Strict Confidentiality & Regulatory Ethics: A registered tax agent must maintain strict confidentiality over all financial and commercial data and refuse any arrangement that compromises compliance with UAE federal tax laws.
Taxpayer Legal Accountability: While appointing an FTA Registered Tax Agent delegates the operational burden of filings, audits, and FTA communication to qualified specialists, the taxable person remains legally responsible under UAE law for the accuracy of the underlying business information provided. That is why Credora always audits the source records before making any submission to the FTA.

Documents Required to Appoint Credora as Your FTA Tax Agent

Authorising an FTA-registered Tax Agent on your EmaraTax profile requires valid corporate licensing, signatory identification, and historical tax records. To appoint Credora Consultancy LLC (TAAN 20056628) and initiate your baseline compliance review, please provide:

✓ Valid UAE Trade Licence (Mainland or Free Zone)
✓ Certificate of Incorporation & MOA / AOA
✓ VAT TRN Certificate & Corporate Tax TRN Certificate (if already registered)
✓ Emirates ID & Passport Copy of the Authorised Signatory (linked to UAE PASS)
✓ Recent VAT Returns (Form 201) & Corporate Tax Filings (for historical health check)
✓ Trial Balance, General Ledger & Bank Statements for the current tax period
✓ Copies of Any Pending FTA Notices (Audit Notification, Clarification Request, or Penalty Assessment)

Speak With an FTA Registered Tax Agent in Dubai Before Your Next Deadline

Whether you need ongoing VAT and Corporate Tax representation, an urgent response to an FTA audit notice, a Voluntary Disclosure under the April 2026 penalty rules, or a formal Penalty Reconsideration, our team at Credora Consultancy LLC (TAAN 20056628) is ready to review your file.

Office: AB Center, Office No. 515, Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha First, Dubai, UAE Direct Phone / WhatsApp: +971 58 517 3186 Email: management@credoraconsultancy.com Lead Tax Practice: Mr. Chirag Gupta, FCA, UAECA, CMA

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Frequently Asked Questions About FTA Registered Tax Agents in Dubai

How can I verify if a company is an official FTA Registered Tax Agent in the UAE?

You can verify any tax agency on the official Federal Tax Authority (FTA) Register of Tax Agents or directly inside the EmaraTax portal using their Tax Agency Approval Number (TAAN) or the individual agent’s Tax Agent Approval Number (TAN). Credora Consultancy LLC is officially registered with the FTA under TAAN 20056628.

Is it mandatory to hire an FTA Registered Tax Agent in the UAE?

Appointing a tax agent is not legally mandatory for UAE resident businesses; companies may file their own returns through EmaraTax. However, if you want an external firm to legally represent your company before the FTA during a tax audit, submit formal Penalty Reconsideration requests, or act as your authorised representative on EmaraTax, that firm must be an FTA Registered Tax Agent.

Can an FTA Registered Tax Agent reduce or waive FTA tax penalties?

Yes, where valid statutory grounds exist. An FTA Registered Tax Agent can prepare and submit a formal Tax Penalty Reconsideration request via EmaraTax within 40 business days of the penalty notification, or file a Voluntary Disclosure (Form 211) before an audit notice is issued to take advantage of the reduced 1% monthly penalty rate introduced on 14 April 2026 under Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 2025.

What is the difference between a Tax Agent and a Tax Consultant in Dubai?

Anyone can call themselves a tax consultant or accountant, but only an FTA Registered Tax Agent has passed the Federal Tax Authority’s technical examinations, met statutory experience and good-conduct requirements, secured professional indemnity insurance, and been issued an official TAN / TAAN granting legal authority to represent taxpayers before the FTA.

Can one FTA Tax Agent handle both UAE VAT and Corporate Tax on EmaraTax?

Yes. When you appoint Credora Consultancy LLC (TAAN 20056628) inside your EmaraTax portal, you can authorise our agency across both your VAT and Corporate Tax registrations. This ensures your quarterly VAT returns (Form 201) and annual Corporate Tax returns are reconciled against the exact same audited general ledger.

How much does it cost to hire an FTA Registered Tax Agent in Dubai?

Fees depend on whether you need ongoing monthly/quarterly tax agency representation (covering bookkeeping review, VAT filings, and Corporate Tax compliance) or a specific intervention such as an FTA Tax Audit defence, Voluntary Disclosure (Form 211), Penalty Reconsideration, or Private Clarification. Credora provides a fixed, written fee quote after a free initial review of your EmaraTax position.

What happens after we receive an FTA Tax Audit notice in the UAE?

Once the FTA issues an audit notice, your business typically has 5 business days before the audit commences, and any Voluntary Disclosure advantage (the 1% per month pre-audit rate) closes. Appointing Credora immediately allows our tax agents to review your FTA Audit File (FAF), reconcile invoices and bank statements, identify exposure areas, and manage all technical questions from the FTA audit team on your behalf.