Power of Attorney for VAT in the UAE

Appoint a Representative for All Your VAT-Related Matters.

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A Power of Attorney for VAT enables business owners to authorize a trusted person, such as a manager, accountant, or tax agent, to handle all Value Added Tax (VAT) matters on behalf of the company before the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) in the UAE.

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This POA ensures smooth handling of tax compliance obligations, especially when the business owner is unavailable or prefers to delegate tax tasks to a specialist.

What Does a VAT POA Cover?

With this Power of Attorney, your authorized representative can:

• Submit applications for VAT registration and deregistration

• File VAT returns and ensure timely tax submissions

• Submit supporting financial and legal documents to the FTA

• Respond to queries or notices from the FTA

• Claim input VAT refunds

• Represent the company during FTA audits or inspections

• Liaise with licensed tax agents and accounting firms

This POA can be tailored to grant either broad authority or limited authorization depending on the responsibilities you wish to assign.

When is a VAT POA Required?

A VAT Power of Attorney is mandatory in cases where:

• The VAT application or filing is submitted by someone other than the business owner

• A manager or authorized signatory is submitting the application

• A tax agent or external consultant is handling VAT obligations on behalf of the company

• You want to appoint someone to liaise with FTA regularly