SAIF Chartered Accountants
30004113The agency registration number shown in the linked tax-agent records.
VAT · Corporate tax · FTA correspondence
FTA-Registered Tax Agency in Dubai & the UAE
A clear point of contact for your tax affairs. SAIF Chartered Accountants helps businesses organise compliance and manage FTA dealings through an agreed scope and the appropriate tax-agent appointment.
Choosing a UAE tax agent
Advice, bookkeeping and representation are not the same job.
If you are searching for an FTA-approved tax agent, a VAT agent in Dubai or someone to handle EmaraTax correspondence, start by checking registration and the work you actually need.
A bookkeeper organises transactions. A tax adviser examines the treatment. A registered tax agent can represent an appointed client before the FTA. One firm may provide these services, but each needs a clear scope and the appropriate authority.
The Tax Procedures law allows a person to appoint an agent while retaining their own tax responsibilities. FTA registration does not make an agent an FTA employee or provide privileged influence over decisions. Read the Tax Procedures law.
Know the registration behind the service
SAIF’s agency number and individual agent numbers.
Use the agency name and number alongside the individual’s details. Confirm current status, relevant tax qualification and the appointment applicable to your entity before work begins.
Janin Sicdawag Cosidon
20057261Corporate tax qualification recorded in the supplied FTA listing certificate.
Abdelkhalek Wadah Ahmed Arafat Farha
20035473Individual registration shown in the supplied FTA listing and agency-link records.
A taxpayer’s TRN is separate from these agency and agent numbers. Appointment is not established simply by entering an agency number on an invoice. FTA tax-agent registration requirements.
Scope your support
Tax-agent services built around the work you need.
VAT registration and account changes
Review the entity and activities, organise registration evidence and assist with amendments or deregistration where appropriate. Registration approval remains an FTA decision.
VAT registration support →VAT returns and reconciliations
Agree the data handover, review responsibilities and submission approval. Coordinate the return with the VAT ledger and supporting schedules; confirm who arranges payment.
VAT return filing →Corporate tax support
Coordinate registration, return preparation and technical questions under an agreed scope. Identify the responsible qualified agent and relevant tax type before appointment.
Corporate tax services →FTA correspondence and audit support
Organise notices, evidence requests and responses with a clear owner and deadline tracker. Keep management informed of open questions, documents supplied and decisions needed.
Pre-audit health checks →Refunds and correction assessments
Review the supporting position before preparing a refund or voluntary disclosure. Confirm the facts, affected periods and applicable route rather than assuming every credit is refundable.
VAT refund support →Technical advice and review
Assess a transaction, contract or recurring treatment question. Separate technical advice from the formal authority appointment and from any accounting reconstruction needed.
VAT consultancy →Private clarifications, reconsideration requests and other remedies need a separate assessment of the facts and applicable process. Tribunal or court proceedings are not automatically included in an FTA representation engagement; agree any legal support separately.
Appointing a tax agent in EmaraTax
From agreed scope to an active appointment.
- 01
Agree
Identify the legal entity, tax types, work, fees and responsible contacts.
- 02
Verify
Check registration, qualification, appointment details and any existing agent relationship.
- 03
Link
Complete the applicable EmaraTax linking and acceptance process.
- 04
Confirm
Check active status, access, open deadlines and the first work schedule.
A signed engagement and a portal appointment are separate steps. The FTA publishes account-specific linking instructions; follow the current process rather than sharing an owner’s login. FTA EmaraTax appointment manual.
What we agree to manage
Assigned filings, evidence requests and correspondence, with a record of approvals, submissions and outstanding matters. We flag missing information and discuss the implications before taking the next step.
What your business must retain
Responsibility for its tax obligations, complete business records and timely decisions. Name the person who approves figures, confirms facts and arranges tax payments. Do not assume an agent pays tax from its own funds.
A working relationship, not just a portal link
Keep management, accounts and the agent connected.
The right handover reduces confusion about who has the latest ledger, which figures were approved and whether an FTA request has been answered. We agree communication owners and a practical document-sharing process at the start.
- Maintain a calendar of filings and authority-response dates.
- Keep submission acknowledgements and supporting schedules together.
- Escalate a notice or disputed figure promptly.
- Record changes in business activities, ownership or accounting systems.
We can coordinate with your existing accountant or agree separate accounting and bookkeeping support.
Prepare for your first discussion
Bring the registration details and the reason you need help.
- Trade licence, legal-entity structure and authorised contact.
- VAT and Corporate tax registration details, where applicable.
- Recent filings, account balances and reconciliations relevant to the work.
- Complete FTA notices, requests and recorded response dates.
- Existing agent appointment and handover information, if changing providers.
- Known historical errors, missing records or unresolved applications.
We request additional evidence according to the engagement. Do not send identity documents or financial records through a public website comment or unsecured link.
Tax-agent fees in Dubai
No fixed plans. A proposal for your company profile.
Fees depend on the entities, tax types, transaction complexity, record quality and whether you need ongoing compliance or a specific authority-response assignment. Historic cleanup and additional technical work should be identified separately.
Ask what is included: preparation, review, submission, responses to follow-up queries and handover. Government charges, where applicable, are distinct from professional fees.
Request a scoped proposal →Choosing the right provider
- Check registration rather than relying on an “approved” badge alone.
- Confirm relevant tax knowledge and the named contact.
- Review scope, exclusions, response arrangements and secure access.
- Ask how files and open tasks are handed over if the engagement ends.
A low quote without a defined scope is difficult to compare. No provider can guarantee a refund, penalty cancellation or favourable authority decision.
Common questions
Appointing a tax agent: practical answers.
01What does a tax agent do in the UAE?+
A registered tax agent can act for an appointed client in tax dealings with the Federal Tax Authority. The engagement should identify the tax types, services and responsibilities covered. Advice alone is not the same as an active appointment.
02Is SAIF an FTA-registered Tax Agency?+
SAIF Chartered Accountants holds Tax Agency Number TAN 30004113. This is the agency number, not an individual agent’s TAAN. Confirm the named agent, relevant tax qualification and active appointment when arranging representation.
03What is the difference between a tax agent and a tax consultant?+
A consultant provides tax advice and related support. The registered tax agent role additionally requires the applicable FTA registration and appointment for representation. A consultancy trade licence alone is not proof of tax-agent registration.
04Is appointing a tax agent mandatory for every UAE business?+
No general requirement makes every business appoint a tax agent. Many choose one for specialist support or FTA dealings. Assess any specific circumstances separately; the business remains responsible for meeting its own tax obligations.
05What is the difference between TAN, TAAN and TRN?+
TAN identifies the tax agency in SAIF’s registration records. TAAN identifies an individual tax agent. A TRN identifies a taxpayer’s tax registration. These numbers serve different purposes and should not be substituted for one another.
06Does TAN 30004113 belong to Janin or Ahmed?+
It belongs to SAIF Chartered Accountants as the tax agency. Janin Sicdawag Cosidon’s individual TAAN is 20057261. Abdelkhalek Wadah Ahmed Arafat Farha’s individual TAAN is 20035473.
07How do I appoint SAIF through EmaraTax?+
First agree the engagement, legal entity, relevant tax types and responsible agent. Then complete the applicable linking and acceptance steps in EmaraTax and confirm the appointment is active. Use the current FTA instructions for the account type; a signed proposal alone does not complete portal linking.
08Can the same engagement cover VAT and Corporate tax?+
Yes, where the agreed scope and relevant qualifications and appointments support both. Confirm coverage explicitly. A VAT assignment should not be assumed to include Corporate tax filings, transfer pricing or every other tax service.
09Can I keep my existing accountant?+
Yes. We can work with your internal team or external accountant. Agree who prepares the books, supplies evidence, reviews the tax position, approves submissions and makes payments so important tasks are not left between providers.
10Can a tax agent help if the FTA has contacted my business?+
Yes, subject to the engagement and required authority to act. Share the complete notice, its date and any response deadline promptly. Preserve the records and agree a response plan; appointing an agent does not pause a deadline.
11Can you guarantee that a penalty will be cancelled?+
No. Reconsideration, relief and dispute routes require their own eligibility, evidence and deadline assessment. Neither registration nor appointment guarantees an FTA decision, refund or penalty cancellation.
12How much does a tax agent cost in Dubai?+
SAIF quotes according to the company profile, entities, tax types, transaction complexity, historical issues and required representation. There are no fixed plans for every company. Clarify whether fees cover ongoing work, a specific case or additional follow-up.
13Can I change my existing tax agent?+
Yes, subject to the applicable termination and EmaraTax procedures. Plan the handover of filings, notices, records and open tasks, confirm the new appointment and avoid a gap around an approaching deadline.
14Should I give the agent my UAE PASS password or OTP?+
No. Use the appropriate authorised linking process and secure document sharing. Keep your UAE PASS password and one-time codes private, and retain your own access and submission records.
15Can a free-zone company or overseas owner use the service?+
Yes, subject to engagement checks and the relevant registration and appointment requirements. Provide the legal entity, licence, tax registrations and activities. Remote coordination does not remove the need for complete records and authorised approvals.
16Is this service for people applying to become tax agents?+
No. This page is for businesses seeking to appoint a tax agent. Individuals or firms wishing to register in that profession should use the FTA’s separate tax-agent registration service and current eligibility requirements.
Official sources and professional standards
Sources checked 28 September 2026. Service scope and representation depend on your circumstances and the applicable appointment. This page is not an FTA endorsement or a promise of an authority outcome.
SAIF Chartered Accountants · TAN 30004113
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