Tax Agent – Professional Services Advisory

About the role

VAT and corporate tax compliance across a varied client base — law firms, clinics, real estate, IT, F&B, foreign branches and startups — plus three specialist areas: QFZP advisory, corporate tax/VAT health checks, and HNWI asset‑structuring tax. Built around a clear pathway to dual FTA Tax Agent certification (VAT and Corporate Tax) and growing credibility with the Federal Tax Authority over time.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review VAT and corporate tax filings for diverse clients, supporting e‑invoicing readiness as it becomes mandatory.
• Assess QFZP eligibility, document substance gaps and support clients during FTA reviews or audits.
• Conduct corporate‑tax and VAT health‑checks for businesses (typically AED 50M revenue), delivering senior‑ready findings and remediation recommendations.
• Design tax‑efficient structures for HNWI asset‑holding entities (ADGM, DIFC, DMCC) and maintain ongoing compliance and reporting.
• Prepare UAE VAT and Corporate Tax registrations, deregistrations, refund claims and respond to FTA queries, audits and voluntary disclosures.

Required profile

• 2–6 years UAE experience in a professional‑services or advisory environment with tax advisory/compliance exposure.
• Direct interaction with the Federal Tax Authority (registrations, filings, queries or audits).
• Strong customer‑service and project‑management experience.
• Committed to pursuing dual FTA Tax Agent certification (VAT and Corporate Tax).
• Ability to explain tax positions clearly to non‑technical clients.

Required skills

• VAT compliance
• Corporate tax compliance
• E‑invoicing readiness
• QFZP advisory
• Tax health‑check analysis
• Asset‑structure tax planning
• FTA filing and audit response