Voluntary disclosures, penalty waivers and missed deadlines

Correct past errors, ask for penalties to be waived, and recover from a missed deadline.

At a glance

Fee: From AED 3,500 one-off
Timing: Written options within 2 working days
For: Businesses that found an error in a filed return

Mistakes in past returns are better corrected before the FTA finds them. If a deadline has already passed or a penalty has been issued, a well-argued request can reduce it. We prepare and submit each case in Arabic, as the FTA requires.

What is included

Review of the error or penalty and your options
Voluntary disclosure with corrected figures
Reconsideration or waiver request with evidence
Missed-deadline rescue: late return plus penalty review
Handling of follow-up FTA correspondence

How it works

Four steps, agreed up front.

01
Review
Send what you have. We tell you the exposure and the options in writing.
02
Prepare
Corrected figures, evidence and the written case.
03
Submit
Filed with the FTA within the required time limit.
04
Follow up
We answer FTA questions until a decision is issued.

Disclosures, penalties & rescue fees

Open the estimator

Missed-deadline rescueLate return, penalty review and a waiver request where there are grounds.	AED 3,500 one-off
Voluntary disclosure — single period	AED 2,500 one-off
Voluntary disclosure — several periods	from AED 4,500 one-off
Reconsideration or penalty waiver requestPrepared and submitted in Arabic.	AED 3,000 one-off
FTA audit cover (up to 10 hours a year)	AED 300 a month

Fixed fees, excluding 5% VAT. Government fees are passed on at cost.

What we need from you

The return or notice concerned
Penalty notice, if any
Supporting invoices and bank records
Timeline of what happened

Not sure you have everything? Send what you have — we will tell you what is missing.

Common questions

About disclosures, penalties & rescue.

Not covered here? — we reply within one business day.

Is there a time limit to ask for reconsideration?

Yes — the request must be made within the period set by the tax procedures law after the decision is notified, so bring us the notice as soon as you receive it.

Can you guarantee a penalty is waived?

No one can. We tell you honestly whether there are grounds before you pay for a request.

Do I need to register for corporate tax?

Almost every UAE company must, including free zone companies and those with no taxable income. New companies must register within three months of incorporation.

Is corporate tax included in your plans?

Registration and the annual return are included in every accounting plan.

Often done together

Related services from the same team.

Tell us about your business

Tell us what you need for disclosures, penalties & rescue — a fixed quote within one business day.