Taxation
VAT & Corporate Tax Penalties Objection
We provide strategic support for VAT and Corporate Tax penalties objection services in the UAE, helping businesses and taxpayers challenge penalties and tax decisions issued by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) where there are valid factual, legal, or procedural grounds to do so. An FTA reconsideration request must follow the official process, and timing, structure, and supporting documents are all critical to the strength of the objection. The FTA's published process provides for reconsideration of official FTA decisions and sets out formal requirements including time limits and submission conditions.
Many businesses receive penalties without fully understanding whether those penalties can be challenged, whether relief may be available, or how to prepare a strong objection. In many cases, the real issue is not only the penalty itself but the lack of a properly structured submission supported by evidence and clear reasoning. We help clients address this by reviewing the background carefully, identifying the strongest grounds for objection, and preparing the matter in a professional and persuasive manner.
Our services include review of the penalty position, assessment of available objection or reconsideration routes, preparation of supporting submissions, coordination of evidence, and strategic guidance throughout the process. Where relevant, we also advise clients on available FTA initiatives and procedural options that may reduce financial exposure. The FTA has also published a late Corporate Tax registration penalty waiver initiative in specified cases through EmaraTax, subject to its stated conditions.
If your business has received an FTA penalty or an adverse tax decision, early action is important. MAK Partners provides focused, solution-based support aimed at protecting your position, reducing unnecessary tax exposure, and improving the quality of your response before the matter escalates further.
Received an FTA penalty or tax decision? Contact MAK Partners for a prompt review of your objection and reconsideration options.
