FTA Certified Tax Agency in the UAE | AB Capital

What Are FTA Approved Agents for Company Formation?

FTA-approved agents for company registration are certified professionals who assist businesses in complying with the UAE’s tax regulations during the formation process. They help ensure all required documentation is correctly filed and that the business is registered according to the law.

Are All Registered Tax Agents in Dubai FTA Certified?

No, not all registered tax agents in Dubai are FTA certified. It’s important to ensure the agent you work with is certified by the FTA to guarantee they meet the necessary standards and have the required knowledge and expertise.

Is AB Capital an FTA Certified Tax Agency?

Yes, AB Capital is an FTA Certified Tax Agency, recognized for its commitment to excellence and compliance with UAE tax regulations.

What is an FTA Approved Tax Agency in the UAE?

An FTA Approved Tax Agency is a firm officially licensed by the UAE Federal Tax Authority to act as a tax agent on behalf of taxpayers. The FTA issues this approval only to entities that meet specific qualification, competency, and compliance standards. An approved tax agency can represent clients before the FTA, submit VAT registrations, file VAT and corporate tax returns through the official FTA agent portal, respond to FTA queries on the client’s behalf, and represent the client in FTA audit and objection proceedings. AB Capital Services FZC holds FTA Approved Tax Agency status as confirmed by the FTA registry.

What is AB Capital’s FTA Tax Agent Number?

AB Capital’s FTA Approved Tax Agent Number is 30008239. This is the individual Tax Agent Number (TAN) issued to Bharat Bajaj, Founder and CEO of AB Capital Services FZC, by the UAE Federal Tax Authority. The TAN can be verified on the FTA’s official registered tax agents directory at tax.gov.ae. AB Capital’s VAT Tax Registration Number (TRN) is 104126416700003 — a separate identifier confirming the company’s own VAT registration with the FTA.

What services can an FTA Approved Tax Agency legally provide?

An FTA Approved Tax Agency can provide: VAT registration and de-registration on behalf of clients, VAT return preparation and filing through the FTA portal, corporate tax registration and annual return filing, FTA correspondence and query management, voluntary disclosure preparation and submission, objection filing against FTA assessments, representation during FTA tax audits, and reconsideration and appeal submissions. Non-approved accountants and business advisors cannot legally perform these functions on a client’s behalf through the official FTA portal.

Why should I use an FTA-approved agent rather than a regular accountant?

A regular accountant — even a qualified CA — cannot legally represent you before the Federal Tax Authority or submit registrations and returns through the official FTA agent portal unless they hold an approved Tax Agent Number. Only FTA-approved agents can log into the FTA’s agent-facing portal, file returns as the authorised representative, and interact with the FTA in an audit or objection context. Engaging a non-approved advisor for FTA matters means submissions must be made in the business owner’s name, removing the layer of professional intermediary protection that approved agent status provides.

Is AB Capital authorised to represent clients in an FTA audit?

Yes. As an FTA Approved Tax Agency (Tax Agent Number 30008239), AB Capital is authorised to represent clients during FTA tax audits and objection proceedings. This includes responding to FTA audit notices, producing records and documentation on the client’s behalf, submitting voluntary disclosures where appropriate, and filing formal objections against FTA assessments. Audit representation is a legally distinct function — only FTA-approved agents and licensed legal practitioners can act in this capacity.

What is the difference between a Tax Agent Number (TAN) and a Tax Registration Number (TRN)?

A Tax Agent Number (TAN) is issued by the FTA to a qualified individual or firm authorised to act as a tax agent on behalf of other taxpayers. Bharat Bajaj holds TAN 30008239, which authorises AB Capital to represent its clients before the FTA. A Tax Registration Number (TRN) is the VAT registration identifier issued to a business when it registers for VAT. AB Capital’s own TRN is 104126416700003 — confirming the company itself is VAT-registered. These are two distinct identifiers serving different functions in the UAE tax system.

How can I verify that AB Capital is FTA approved?

AB Capital’s FTA Approved Tax Agent status can be independently verified through the UAE Federal Tax Authority’s official registry at tax.gov.ae. Search under registered tax agents using Tax Agent Number 30008239 or the firm name AB Capital Services FZC. The FTA registry is publicly accessible and lists all currently approved tax agents in the UAE. This verification step is recommended before engaging any tax agent in the UAE, as the designation ‘FTA approved’ is used informally by some firms without the underlying certification.

Can an FTA Approved Tax Agent help with UAE corporate tax as well as VAT?

Yes. FTA Approved Tax Agency status covers both VAT and corporate tax representation in the UAE. AB Capital handles corporate tax registration, corporate tax return filing, and corporate tax objection proceedings under the same approval — not just VAT. This integrated scope is relevant for UAE companies post-June 2023, when the UAE corporate tax regime came into effect. AB Capital completed 300+ corporate tax registrations in 2025 and provides combined VAT and corporate tax compliance engagements for UAE mainland and free zone companies.

Does AB Capital work with Indian-owned UAE companies on FTA compliance?

Yes. AB Capital specifically serves Indian expat founders, NRIs, and Indian-owned UAE companies on FTA compliance. Indian business owners setting up a UAE entity face a dual-tax consideration — UAE corporate tax and VAT on the UAE side, and potential reporting obligations in India under FEMA and Indian income tax rules. AB Capital manages the UAE-side compliance including corporate tax registration, VAT registration, return filing, and FTA audit representation. For India-side implications, AB Capital coordinates with the client’s Indian CA or tax advisor.

How do I engage AB Capital as my FTA Tax Agent?

Engaging AB Capital as your FTA Tax Agent involves three steps. First, an initial consultation to review your UAE company’s tax registration status, turnover, and compliance history. Second, signing an engagement letter authorising AB Capital to act as your tax agent on the FTA portal. Third, AB Capital logs into the FTA portal using agent credentials, links your Tax Registration Number to the agency, and assumes responsibility for filings and FTA correspondence from that date forward. AB Capital can be engaged for UAE company formation, post-formation tax compliance, or FTA compliance only for an existing UAE company.