UAE Tax Agent(FTA Licenced)
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POSITION OVERVIEW Job Title: UAE Tax Consultant (FTA Licensed) Department: Tax & Compliance Reporting To: Founder & Director Location: Dubai, UAE - On-site Employment Type: Full-Time License Required: Active FTA Tax Agent Registration (TAAN) Start Date: Immediate KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1.
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**Employment Type:** Full-Time
**License Required:** Active FTA Tax Agent Registration (TAAN)
Key Responsibilities
1.
FTA Tax Agent Licence & Firm Registration
▸ Maintain our firm Consulting's listing on the FTA Tax Agent Register under your licence
▸ Ensure the firm remains compliant with all FTA Tax Agent regulations and code of conduct
▸ Manage annual renewal of the Tax Agent registration and associated documentation
▸ Act as the named Tax Agent for the firm in all official FTA correspondence and portal activities
2. Client Portfolio Management
▸ Manage Tax Agent appointments for all Our clients on the EmaraTax portal (FTA Portal)
▸ Oversee filing of VAT returns, Corporate Tax returns, and other submissions on behalf of clients
▸ Submit voluntary disclosures, reconsideration requests, and respond to FTA queries
▸ Handle client de-registrations, amendments, and exception applications
▸ Represent clients in FTA audit processes and correspondence
3. Client Relationship & Communication
▸ Serve as the primary point of contact for all clients on tax matters
▸ Communicate filing deadlines, compliance requirements, and regulatory updates to clients
▸ Conduct client onboarding — collect TRN details, trade licences, KYC documents, and power of attorney
▸ Advise clients on VAT, Corporate Tax, and Excise Tax implications relevant to their business
▸ Maintain professional relationships with business owners, CFOs, and senior management
4. Compliance Oversight
▸ Ensure all client filings are accurate, complete, and submitted within FTA deadlines
▸ Maintain organised, audit-ready records for every client
▸ Monitor FTA updates, public clarifications, and regulatory changes and apply them to client matters
▸ Identify compliance gaps in client accounts and advise on remediation
5. Internal Operations
▸ Maintain a comprehensive deadline tracker covering the entire client portfolio
▸ Develop and improve internal SOPs for FTA portal workflows
▸ Coordinate with accounts, legal, and third-party auditors as needed
▸ Train and mentor junior staff or assistants as the team grows
Qualifications & Licensing
▸ Active FTA Tax Agent Registration (TAAN) — mandatory, no exceptions
▸ Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field
▸ Minimum 5 years of relevant tax or accounting experience
▸ Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, CA, or equivalent — preferred
Experience
▸ Proven experience using the EmaraTax portal for VAT and Corporate Tax filings
▸ Prior experience working as a Tax Agent or in a UAE tax agency/accounting firm
▸ Familiarity with UAE VAT Law and Corporate Tax Law
▸ Experience managing a portfolio of SME or corporate clients independently
▸ Experience handling FTA audits, penalties, voluntary disclosures, or disputes is a strong advantage
Pay: AED18,000.00 - AED22,000.00 per month
Application Question(s)
- Do you currently hold an active UAE FTA Tax Agent Registration (TAAN)?
- Are you willing to be listed as the registered Tax Agent for the firm on the FTA portal?
- How many years of UAE Taxation experience do you have?
- Have you independently handled VAT and Corporate Tax filings through the EmaraTax portal?
- Have you managed client communications and FTA correspondence directly?
- Have you handled any of the following? (Select all applicable)
Penalty Resolution
- Are you professionally proficient in Arabic for tax-related communication?
- Are you currently located in the UAE?
- Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dubai
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