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Tax Compliance & Excise Tax Services in UAE

Year-round FTA compliance — TRCs, tax audits, excise registration and ESR — handled by specialists.

Overview

Tax Compliance & Excise by ASCA Audit and Advisory

Beyond corporate tax and VAT, UAE businesses face a web of ongoing obligations: excise tax on specific goods, economic substance requirements, tax residency documentation and the ever-present possibility of an FTA audit. Falling behind on any of them is expensive.

ASCA Audit and Advisory acts as your ongoing compliance partner — monitoring deadlines, maintaining documentation and representing you before the FTA — so that tax administration never distracts you from running the business.

Our Tax Compliance & Excise Services

Tax Residency Certificate (TRC)

Preparation and submission of TRC applications for companies and individuals seeking treaty benefits, including assembling the financial statements, tenancy and bank documentation the FTA requires.

Tax Audit Support & Representation

When the FTA opens an audit, we manage the process end-to-end: document preparation, query responses, technical position papers and penalty mitigation.

Excise Tax Registration & Filing

Registration, product registration and periodic return filing for businesses dealing in tobacco, energy drinks, carbonated and sweetened beverages, and e-smoking products.

Economic Substance Regulations (ESR)

Assessment of whether your activities fall within ESR scope and preparation of notifications and reports where required.

Tax Consultancy & Private Clarifications

Structured advice on complex or novel transactions, including preparation of private clarification requests to obtain the FTA's binding view.

Why Choose ASCA

How We Work

Compliance Mapping

Every obligation applying to your business is identified and calendared.

Documentation

Registers, files and evidence are brought up to FTA standard.

Filing & Renewals

Returns, notifications and certificates are submitted on schedule.

Representation

We stand between you and the FTA whenever questions arise.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs to register for excise tax in the UAE?
Any business that imports, produces or stockpiles excise goods — tobacco products, energy drinks, carbonated drinks, sweetened beverages and e-smoking devices/liquids — must register with the FTA before conducting those activities.
How do I get a Tax Residency Certificate in the UAE?
Applications are made through the FTA portal with supporting documents — audited financials, bank statements, tenancy contract and immigration records for individuals. We prepare the file so it is approved first time.
What triggers an FTA tax audit?
Common triggers include refund claims, inconsistent filings, sector campaigns and voluntary disclosures. Clean, reconciled records are the best preparation.
Does ESR still apply to my company?
ESR obligations have been substantially aligned with the corporate tax regime for recent financial years, but legacy periods and specific cases still require attention. We confirm your current position.

Need Tax Compliance & Excise Support in the UAE?

Speak to our team at Al Saqr Business Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai.

Call +971 56 224 7285