A Tax Agent in the UAE is a professional licensed by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) to act on behalf of a taxable person in fulfilling their tax obligations and exercising their tax rights. Appointing a licensed Tax Agent gives you professional representation directly with the FTA — including for VAT and Excise Tax registration, return filing, voluntary disclosures, reconsideration requests, and audit representation. Abdelhamid & Co. Certified Public Accountants & Auditors L L C SP is licensed by the UAE Ministry of Economy (Local Auditors Record No. LC0106-01) and registered as a licensed FTA Tax Agent (TAN: 30003958 | TAAN: 20033908). We operate through the EmaraTax portal on your behalf. This service covers all our UAE VAT and excise tax services. Learn more about our firm and our team. Under UAE tax law, a Tax Agent is a licensed professional authorised to represent a taxable person before the FTA. Once appointed via the EmaraTax portal, the Tax Agent can act fully on the taxable person's behalf — the taxable person remains legally responsible for the accuracy of their tax affairs, but the agent handles all FTA dealings. A Tax Agent is distinct from a Legal Representative: the Tax Agent is appointed specifically for tax purposes and is a licensed, qualified professional registered with the FTA. Mandatory appointment route: EmaraTax portal — search by TAAN The Tax Agent role is established and governed by: The FTA maintains the official Tax Agent Register and publishes the relevant legislation on its legislation page. We assess your registration obligations under Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 (mandatory threshold: AED 375,000; voluntary: AED 187,500), prepare and submit the application via EmaraTax, handle all FTA queries, and manage the process through to receipt of your Tax Registration Number (TRN). We also handle deregistration when you cease making taxable supplies or fall below the threshold. Full details: VAT Registration & De-Registration Service. We prepare, reconcile, and file your periodic VAT and Excise Tax returns on your behalf via EmaraTax, ensuring accuracy and timely submission within the statutory deadline. Late filing attracts a penalty of AED 1,000 for the first offence and AED 2,000 for each repeat within 24 months. Full details: VAT Return Filing Service. We conduct a pre-audit review of your filed returns, invoices, and records to identify errors and compliance gaps before the FTA does — enabling correction via voluntary disclosure at the lower penalty rate (1% monthly before audit notification vs. 15% fixed + 1% monthly after). This proactive approach can save significant penalty exposure. Full details: VAT Compliance Review Service. Where errors are identified in previously filed returns, we prepare and file the voluntary disclosure via EmaraTax to correct the position and minimise penalty exposure. Under Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 2025 (effective 14 April 2026), voluntary disclosures filed before FTA audit notification attract only 1% monthly penalty on the tax difference. Full details: Voluntary Disclosure Service. We prepare and file reconsideration requests challenging FTA decisions — including tax assessments, penalty impositions, and refund rejections — within the mandatory 40 business day deadline under Article 29 of Federal Decree-Law No. 28 of 2022. We also represent clients before the Tax Disputes Resolution Committee (TDRC) and prepare forensic audit reports for court proceedings where required. Full details: Reconsideration Requests Service. Our structured approach ensures accuracy, compliance, and timely action at every stage: A Tax Agent is a professional licensed by the FTA to act on behalf of a taxable person in all tax matters — including VAT and Excise Tax registration, return filing, voluntary disclosures, reconsideration requests, and audit representation. The taxable person remains legally responsible for accuracy, but the agent handles all FTA dealings through EmaraTax. Tax Agent appointment is done through the EmaraTax portal. You log in, navigate to the Tax Agent section, and search by Tax Agent Approval Number (TAAN). Our TAAN is 20033908. The appointment takes effect immediately once confirmed. No. A Tax Agent is appointed specifically for tax purposes through the EmaraTax portal under UAE tax law (Federal Decree-Law No. 28 of 2022). A power of attorney is a broader legal instrument under civil law. Both can coexist, but the Tax Agent appointment is the specific mechanism required for FTA dealings. Yes. A licensed FTA Tax Agent can represent you during an FTA tax audit, respond to audit findings, submit supporting documentation, and handle all correspondence. We also prepare forensic audit reports for court proceedings where required. A Tax Agent is licensed by the FTA and appears on the official FTA Tax Agent Register. Only a licensed Tax Agent can formally represent a taxable person before the FTA via EmaraTax. A Tax Consultant may provide advisory services but cannot act on the FTA portal on your behalf unless also registered as a Tax Agent. Yes. A Tax Agent can be removed at any time through the EmaraTax portal. The removal takes effect from the date of action. A new Tax Agent can be appointed immediately after. There is no penalty for changing your Tax Agent. A licensed Tax Agent can help you avoid late filing penalties (AED 1,000–2,000), late payment penalties (currently 14% per annum), and registration-related penalties. Where penalties are already imposed, we file reconsideration requests within the mandatory 40 business day deadline under Federal Decree-Law No. 28 of 2022 and represent you before the TDRC. Explore our other VAT and tax services: 📞 Phone / WhatsApp: +971 50 794 8028 Abdelhamid & Co. Certified Public Accountants & Auditors L L C SP — Licensed by the UAE Ministry of Economy (LC0106-01) | Licensed FTA Tax Agent (TAN: 30003958 | TAAN: 20033908) Explore Our VAT & Tax Services Read Our Latest Insights Last reviewed: April 2026. Content reflects UAE law at date of review.Tax agency service — licensed FTA Tax Agent in the UAE
What is an FTA Tax Agent?
Key facts — FTA Tax Agent UAE
Our TAAN: 20033908 | TAN: 30003958
Governing law: Federal Decree-Law No. 28 of 2022 on Tax Procedures
Late filing penalty: AED 1,000 first offence / AED 2,000 repeat within 24 months
Reconsideration deadline: 40 business days from FTA decision notification
Penalty framework effective: Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 2025 — 14 April 2026Legal framework for tax agency in the UAE
Our tax agency services
1. VAT and excise tax registration & deregistration
2. VAT and excise tax return filing
3. VAT and excise tax compliance review
4. Voluntary disclosure
5. Reconsideration requests & tax dispute representation
Our methodology — how we deliver the tax agency service
Why choose Abdelhamid & Co as your FTA Tax Agent?
Frequently asked questions — FTA Tax Agent UAE
What is an FTA Tax Agent and what can they do?
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Is appointing a Tax Agent the same as giving power of attorney?
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