Sales ledger not reconciled
Output tax may not agree to the return basis.
VAT compliance / UAE compliance
Bring VAT transactions, evidence and filing dates into one review cycle
For UAE finance owners who need to file from supportable records—not discover material gaps at the portal deadline.
Risk assessment
What can block a supportable VAT return
The first review ranks gaps by filing impact, evidence required and decision owner.
Input evidence missing
Recoverability cannot be assessed from coding alone.
Imports unreviewed
Reverse-charge and customs entries may be incomplete.
Compliance timeline
Five controlled steps before authorised filing
- 01
Confirm obligation and date
Timing advances only when required evidence and approvals are available.
- 02
Lock the accounting basis
Timing advances only when required evidence and approvals are available.
- 03
Resolve material treatments
Timing advances only when required evidence and approvals are available.
- 04
Issue management approval pack
Timing advances only when required evidence and approvals are available.
- 05
Prepare and retain filing record
Timing advances only when required evidence and approvals are available.
Filing checklist
- 1VAT registration and period details
- 2Sales, purchase and import ledgers
- 3Tax invoices and credit notes
- 4VAT control-account reconciliation
- 5Management approval of exceptions
Exact deliverables
| Output | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Period control | Return calendar, source systems and responsibility owners |
| Reconciliations | Output, input, import and control-account schedules |
| Exception register | Evidence gaps and treatment questions for resolution |
| Return working papers | Documented basis for authorised review and filing |
Typical timing: readiness is assessed first; the completion date then reflects record quality, entity complexity, material adjustments and the statutory deadline.
Responsibilities and boundaries
Management provides
- Complete records and timely responses.
- Disclosure of related parties and relevant transactions.
- Approval of judgements and filing positions.
Not included automatically
- Audit, assurance or legal opinions.
- Bookkeeping reconstruction outside the written scope.
- Guarantees of authority acceptance or outcome.
How is VAT compliance different from VAT registration?+
Registration addresses whether and when an entity must or may register. VAT compliance is the recurring process of maintaining evidence, reconciling transactions and preparing returns after registration.
Does a VAT review guarantee a refund or FTA outcome?+
No. VAT positions depend on the transaction facts, evidence and current rules. Authority review and outcomes remain outside Valusage's control.
Contextual enquiry
Request a VAT compliance review
Tell us the outcome, deadline and current position. The selected service context is retained with your request so the right scope can be reviewed.