Tax Clarification Request
[Client Name] – [Company Name]
04 November 2026
Tax Clarification Request
A tax clarification request is a formal application to the UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) asking for its official position on how tax law applies to a specific transaction or arrangement. In many other countries, this is known as an advance tax ruling. InBusiness prepares, submits and follows up on the request for you, so you get a clear answer from the FTA before you act.
Why Companies Request a Tax Clarification
A clarification turns an uncertain tax position into a confirmed one, issued by the authority that will later review it.
Certainty before you act: you know the tax treatment before you sign a contract, launch a product or restructure.
Protection from penalties: acting on the FTA's own position greatly reduces the risk of reassessments, penalties and disputes later on.
A documented position: you have the FTA's written answer to show auditors, investors, banks and future buyers.
Better decisions: you can price deals, plan cash flow and structure transactions based on a confirmed tax cost.
Covers grey areas: this is especially useful where the law is new, unclear, or open to more than one reading, as is often the case with Corporate Income Tax and VAT.
Our Approach and Scope of Services
We handle the full process, from the initial call to the FTA's response.
Initial call: we discuss your business, the questions you need answered and the areas of tax risk.
Drafting: the request, with our view of the tax implications and an alternative interpretation.
Review: you and your legal advisors review the draft; we add your points.
Amendments: we make all changes and handle communication with your team until the final version is agreed.
Submission to the FTA.
Follow-ups: with the FTA, including any additional questions, until a response is received.
Fees
Our service fee covers preparation, submission and follow-up of the tax clarification request. FTA fees and our service fee are listed below.
FTA and InBusiness Fee
| Description | Single tax(AED) | Multiple tax(AED) (VAT & CIT) |
|---|---|---|
InBusiness service fee(full scope above) | 5,872.00 | 5,872.00 |
| FTA Fee for Tax clarification | 1,500.00 | 2,250.00 |
| Total | 7,372.00 | 8,122.00 |
Timeline
FTA Response
Up to 60
business days
If More Info Requested
+60
further business days
Next Steps
Once you confirm, we will gather the facts and documents we need and start drafting. Please contact us with any questions.
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