Receiving a VAT penalty or an unfavorable decision from the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) can create significant financial and operational challenges for businesses in the UAE. However, businesses have the legal right to request a reconsideration when they believe an FTA decision, penalty assessment, or administrative action is incorrect or unfair. At RVG Chartered Accountants, we provide professional VAT reconsideration services in UAE to help businesses prepare strong and well-documented reconsideration requests. Our experienced tax consultants carefully review the FTA notice, identify valid grounds for appeal, gather supporting evidence, and prepare a comprehensive submission aligned with UAE VAT regulations. Whether you are challenging a late registration penalty, VAT return penalty, tax assessment, or other FTA decision, our experts guide you through every stage of the reconsideration process. We aim to minimize financial exposure, protect business interests, and maximize the likelihood of a favorable outcome.
VAT Reconsideration Request
A VAT Reconsideration Request is a formal application to the FTA to review a VAT assessment or penalty and to reconsider the decision.
Any taxable person who has received a VAT assessment or penalty can submit a request.
Common grounds include errors in calculations, incorrect interpretation of VAT laws, and insufficient evidence to support the FTA’s decision.
The deadline is usually 20 business days from the date of the FTA’s decision.
The required documents vary depending on the specific case, but typically include the FTA’s decision, supporting evidence, and a detailed explanation of the grounds for appeal.
