Tax Agency Number (TAN) 30004113
UAE VAT Agent Dubai — FTA Registered Tax Agency
What is an FTA Tax Agent in the UAE and what do they do?
An FTA Tax Agent in the UAE is a professional authorised by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) to act on behalf of a business in all tax matters — including VAT and Corporate Tax registration, return filing, reconsideration requests, voluntary disclosures, and FTA audit defence. Registered Tax Agents have direct access to the FTA portal and can represent businesses in all FTA communications without requiring the business owner's direct involvement. Saif Chartered Accountants holds Tax Agency Number TAN 30004113 and provides FTA Tax Agent services for VAT and UAE Corporate Tax across all entity types — mainland LLCs, free zone companies, and foreign branches operating in the UAE.
Written by the Saif Chartered Accountants team · Reviewed by T. K. Chandy, Chartered Accountant · Last updated: 16 June 2026
FTA-Registered VAT Agent in Dubai & UAE — TAN 30004113
What Is a UAE Tax Agent?
Under the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on VAT, a Tax Agent is a person or firm registered with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) authorised to represent a taxable person before the FTA, submit returns, respond to audit queries, and exercise all tax rights on the client's behalf.
Saif Chartered Accountants is a licensed UAE VAT agent (Tax Agency Number TAN 30004113), with in-house FTA-certified Tax Agents and a dedicated VAT compliance team. Established in 1994, we have guided hundreds of UAE businesses — mainland LLCs, free zone companies, multinationals, and SMEs — through every phase of VAT from initial registration to FTA audit defence.
- Official FTA representation — we act on your behalf in all FTA matters
- Arabic-language document handling for regulatory submissions
- Full record-keeping support for the mandatory 5-year retention period
- Proactive penalty-avoidance through timely filing and reconciliation
- Integrated with our corporate tax and transfer pricing teams
Our VAT Agent Services in UAE
Comprehensive VAT compliance under one FTA-registered roof — TAN 30004113
VAT Registration & De-registration
We assess your registration obligation (mandatory above AED 375,000 or voluntary above AED 187,500), prepare all EmaraTax documentation, submit your application, and obtain your Tax Registration Number (TRN). We also manage de-registration when required.
VAT Return Filing & Compliance
Our team prepares your periodic VAT return (monthly or quarterly), reconciles input and output tax, validates recoverability of input VAT, and files before the FTA statutory deadline — the 28th day following the tax period end — eliminating late-filing penalties.
FTA Audit Defence & Representation
As your FTA-registered Tax Agent (TAN 30004113), we represent your business in all FTA interactions — responding to audit notifications, submitting supporting evidence, filing reconsideration requests, and pursuing Tax Dispute Resolution Committee (TDRC) appeals where necessary.
VAT Refund Claims & Processing
We identify VAT refund entitlements — for exporters, zero-rated suppliers, and qualifying businesses — compile the evidentiary file required by the FTA, and submit refund applications through the EmaraTax portal, maximising recovery and minimising processing time.
VAT Health Check & Diagnostic Review
A comprehensive review of your historic VAT returns, invoice format, input tax recovery positions, and record-keeping practices against FTA requirements. We identify past errors, quantify exposure, and recommend voluntary disclosures to minimise penalty risk before an FTA audit.
VAT Advisory & Finance Team Training
We advise on VAT treatment for complex transactions — real estate, financial services, intercompany supplies, import/export — and deliver tailored VAT training workshops for your finance and accounts teams, building internal compliance capability.
How Our UAE VAT Agent Service Works
A structured 5-step process from obligation assessment to ongoing FTA representation
VAT Obligation Assessment
We begin by reviewing your business turnover for the past 12 months and the projected next 30 days, mapping your supply types (standard-rated, zero-rated, or exempt), and confirming whether you have a mandatory or voluntary registration obligation. We also identify imports that count toward the registration threshold and flag any UAE-resident non-taxable supplies that may be excluded from the calculation.
EmaraTax Registration & TRN Issuance
We set up or access your EmaraTax portal account, prepare the VAT registration application with all required supporting documents — trade licence, Emirates ID, passport copies, bank letter, financial statements — and submit to the FTA. Once approved, you receive your Tax Registration Number (TRN), and we formally register as your appointed Tax Agent, enabling us to act on your behalf in all FTA matters.
VAT Accounting & Invoice Compliance Setup
Proper VAT accounting is the foundation of compliance. We configure your accounting software (Tally, QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho Books, or others) with the correct VAT tax codes, chart of accounts, and reporting parameters. We design your FTA-compliant tax invoice templates — including mandatory fields such as TRN, invoice date, supply description, and VAT amount — and establish input/output VAT tracking and reconciliation procedures for each tax period.
VAT Return Preparation & Timely Filing
Each tax period, we download your sales and purchase data, reconcile output VAT (on sales) and input VAT (on eligible purchases), assess the recoverability of partially exempt input tax, and prepare the VAT return in the FTA return format. We file on the EmaraTax portal before the 28th-day statutory deadline and arrange payment of net VAT due — or submit the refund claim if input tax exceeds output tax — ensuring you never incur a late-filing or late-payment penalty.
Ongoing FTA Representation & Compliance Monitoring
As your registered Tax Agent, we monitor FTA regulatory updates, respond to FTA queries within their prescribed timelines, manage any VAT audit notifications, prepare voluntary disclosure applications if historical errors are identified, and conduct annual VAT health checks to maintain a clean compliance record. Where disputes arise, we escalate through the formal FTA reconsideration and TDRC appeal channels.
Who Needs an FTA Tax Agent in UAE?
While not every VAT-registered business is legally required to appoint a Tax Agent, the complexity and penalty exposure of UAE VAT compliance makes professional representation highly advisable for most businesses. You particularly benefit from an FTA Tax Agent if you are:
- A SME or startup crossing the AED 375,000 mandatory threshold for the first time and unfamiliar with FTA processes
- A free zone company (DMCC, JAFZA, IFZA, DIFC, etc.) with a mix of designated and non-designated zone transactions requiring careful VAT treatment
- An import/export business managing reverse charge mechanism and customs-linked VAT calculations
- A real estate developer or property investor navigating commercial vs. residential VAT rules and capital asset adjustments
- A business under FTA audit notification requiring immediate, experienced regulatory representation
- A multinational or group company with intercompany UAE supplies requiring coordinated VAT and corporate tax treatment
- Any business with past VAT irregularities seeking a voluntary disclosure to minimise penalty exposure before an FTA audit
Benefits of Appointing Saif CA as Your Tax Agent
- Official FTA standing — we sign, submit, and manage all FTA interactions in your name with full legal authority
- Arabic-language compliance — we prepare and submit Arabic-language records and responses as required by FTA regulations
- Penalty elimination — timely filing, accurate reconciliation, and proactive voluntary disclosures prevent avoidable fines
- Integrated tax advisory — VAT decisions aligned with your corporate tax, transfer pricing, and free zone compliance positions
- 30+ years UAE regulatory experience — established 1994, across every UAE tax reform including VAT (2018) and Corporate Tax (2023)
- Multi-emirate coverage — offices in Dubai and Sharjah, associate offices in Abu Dhabi, London, Cardiff, and Kochi
UAE VAT — Key Numbers & Deadlines
The critical thresholds, rates, and penalties every UAE business must know
AED 375,000
Mandatory VAT registration threshold — annual taxable supplies and imports above this figure trigger compulsory FTA registration.
AED 187,500
Voluntary registration threshold — businesses above this level may register to recover input VAT on purchases, even before the mandatory threshold.
5% UAE VAT Rate
The UAE standard VAT rate — one of the lowest globally. Certain supplies are zero-rated (0%) or exempt; our team classifies every supply correctly.
5-Year Record Retention
Minimum statutory period for VAT invoices, contracts, and accounting books (10 years for real estate records). We help you implement compliant digital record systems.
28th Day Filing Deadline
VAT returns and net tax payments are due by the 28th day of the month following the tax period end. Late filing penalty: AED 1,000 for first offence, AED 2,000 for repeat.
TAN 30004113
Saif Chartered Accountants' FTA Tax Agency Number — verifiable on the official FTA portal at tax.gov.ae.
Frequently Asked Questions — UAE VAT Agent
A Tax Agent is a person or firm registered with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) to represent taxable persons before the FTA, assist with VAT registration, return filing, and tax dispute resolution. Saif Chartered Accountants holds FTA Tax Agency Number (TAN) 30004113.
Any business with taxable supplies and imports exceeding AED 375,000 per year must register for VAT mandatorily. Businesses between AED 187,500 and AED 375,000 may register voluntarily. Non-resident businesses making taxable supplies in the UAE must also register, regardless of threshold.
The standard UAE VAT rate is 5%, one of the lowest globally. Certain supplies are zero-rated (0%) including most exports and some healthcare and education services, while others are exempt from VAT such as residential property rental and most financial services.
The FTA imposes administrative penalties for late VAT filing: AED 1,000 for the first instance and AED 2,000 for subsequent occurrences within 24 months. Late payment of VAT due attracts a 2% immediate penalty plus escalating daily penalties up to a maximum of 300% of the tax due.
Yes. An FTA-registered Tax Agent like Saif Chartered Accountants (TAN 30004113) can represent your business before the FTA for all matters including VAT registration, return filing, refund claims, reconsideration requests, and audit responses, without you needing to appear in person.
VAT refund applications are submitted through the FTA EmaraTax online portal. Eligible businesses include exporters, zero-rated suppliers, and UAE nationals building new homes. Your Tax Agent files the refund application, supporting it with invoices and evidence of the refund basis.
A Tax Agent is FTA-registered and can legally represent a taxable person before the FTA, sign and submit returns on their behalf, and act in all official FTA interactions. A Tax Consultant provides advisory services but cannot represent clients in official FTA matters. Saif CA is both — FTA Tax Agent (TAN 30004113) and a full VAT advisory practice.
Most VAT-registered businesses file quarterly VAT returns (every three months). The FTA may assign monthly return periods to businesses with higher turnovers or those requesting monthly refunds. Returns and payment are due by the 28th day after the end of the tax period.
The UAE VAT law requires all taxable businesses to retain tax records — invoices, contracts, import and export documents, accounting books — for a minimum of five years, and ten years for real estate-related records.
Typically 5 to 20 business days through the FTA EmaraTax portal. Straightforward applications with complete documentation are usually processed within one week. Complex cases may take up to four weeks. Saif CA ensures your application is complete on first submission to minimise delays.
Appoint Saif CA as Your UAE VAT Agent Today
FTA Tax Agent TAN 30004113 — VAT registration, filing, refunds & full FTA representation across Dubai and UAE.
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UAE Regulatory References
Our services are governed by and aligned with UAE legislation and international professional standards.
- Federal Tax Authority (FTA) — Tax Agent Register — Official FTA portal listing registered Tax Agents and their authorisation to represent UAE taxpayers.
- UAE VAT Law — Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 — UAE VAT legislation governing Tax Agent registration, duties, and taxpayer representation rights.
- UAE Corporate Tax — u.ae — UAE Corporate Tax guidance including Tax Agent authorisation for CT return filing and FTA correspondence.
What Our Clients Say
Registered FTA Tax Agents (TAN 30004113) representing UAE businesses since VAT launch in 2018.
“We appointed Saif as our FTA Tax Agent and they handle everything — VAT returns, CT registration, FTA queries. We have not had to deal with the FTA directly since. Exactly what a tax agent should do.”
Ravi KrishnanManaging Director, Dubai LLC
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“Saif defended us in an FTA VAT audit as our registered Tax Agent. They handled all communication, prepared the technical responses, and the case closed with zero penalties. Very impressive.”
Fatima Al HashimiFinance Director, Free Zone Company
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“Our previous tax agent was not proactive. Saif are completely different — they flag upcoming deadlines, spot risks before they become problems, and file everything on time. Excellent FTA Tax Agent.”
James ThompsonCEO, UAE Trading Company
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