BWMC · Dubai, UAE
Tax Audit Readiness and FTA Query Support
Prepare evidence, understand gaps and respond to tax queries in an organised way.
What this service covers
A tax audit is conducted by the competent tax authority to assess compliance. BWMC’s service is preparation and support: reviewing returns and accounting records, identifying gaps and helping organise responses. A diagnostic review commissioned by your business is not an official FTA audit and does not confer authority approval.
A review cannot guarantee that the FTA will not audit your business or impose an assessment or penalty. If you receive a notice, retain it and confirm its scope and deadlines promptly. Corrections, disclosures, reconsiderations and other procedures each have their own conditions.
Support available
The proposal will confirm the services and deliverables included.
- VAT and corporate tax record reviews
- Return-to-ledger reconciliations
- Supporting evidence and audit-file preparation
- Information-request tracking
- Documented query responses
- Correction and disclosure assessment
What to prepare
- FTA notices and correspondence
- Tax returns and payment records
- Ledgers, invoices and bank reconciliations
- Contracts and supporting tax calculations
We will confirm the checklist for your circumstances. Agree a secure way to share confidential documents with the team.
How the engagement works
STEP 1
Agree the scope
Confirm your objective, entity, reporting period, intended recipient and the work included in the engagement.
STEP 2
Review the records
Use the agreed document checklist to assess the facts, reconcile information and identify missing evidence.
STEP 3
Prepare the findings
Document the analysis, assumptions, unresolved matters and practical actions relevant to the agreed scope.
STEP 4
Discuss next steps
Explain the findings to your team and agree responsibilities, deadlines and any follow-up support.
Frequently asked questions
Is BWMC conducting an official tax audit?
No. An official tax audit is an authority process. BWMC can carry out an agreed readiness review and support your response to authority requests.
What should I do after receiving an FTA notice?
Keep the original notice, identify the entity, period, documents and deadline, and seek advice promptly. Avoid assuming a standard notice period applies to every situation.
Can a readiness review guarantee no penalties?
No. It can identify issues and improve the evidence available, but outcomes depend on the facts, legislation and authority decisions.
Should every historical error be corrected in the next return?
Not necessarily. The correct process depends on the tax, nature and amount of the error and the relevant rules. Assess the position before making an adjustment or disclosure.
Can you help with missing documents?
We can help identify the evidence required and reconcile available records. Missing documents and limitations must be disclosed appropriately; records should never be fabricated or backdated.
Official guidance and further reading
Content reviewed 14 September 2026. Requirements depend on your facts and the rules in force. Confirm the applicable position before acting.
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Start with a clear scope
Tell us about your business, the outcome you need and any deadline. BWMC will help identify the next steps and confirm a suitable scope and quotation.
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