A Voluntary Disclosure lets a business proactively notify the FTA of an error or omission in a previously submitted VAT return, assessment, or refund application, rather than waiting for the FTA to identify it.
% At A Glance
Corrects errors in previously filed VAT returns or refund claims
Filed proactively, before an FTA audit identifies the issue
Can reduce penalty exposure compared to an error the FTA discovers itself
Who Needs This
If you've found an error in a past filing, this applies to you.
Any VAT-registered business that identifies an error in a VAT return, refund claim, or assessment it has already submitted to the FTA.
Timing
Sooner is better once an error is found.
There's no fixed calendar deadline to file a Voluntary Disclosure, but disclosing sooner rather than later generally reduces penalty exposure. For errors below a certain threshold set by the FTA, correcting it in your next VAT return may be sufficient instead — we'll confirm which route applies to your case.
What You'll Need
Documents for a Voluntary Disclosure.
The original VAT return or refund claim being corrected
Supporting calculations showing the correct position
Underlying invoices or records for the corrected amount
Any prior FTA correspondence on the matter
Why This Matters
What's at risk if you wait.
An error found by the FTA before you disclose it generally carries higher penalty exposure
Delaying disclosure once an error is known increases risk
A correctly prepared disclosure reduces the chance of follow-up queries
VAT At A Glance
The UAE VAT treatment your correction may relate to.
Voluntary Disclosures often relate to how VAT was applied in the original filing — a quick reference to the standard UAE VAT treatment.
Standard-rated supplies5%
Zero-rated supplies0%
Exempt suppliesNo VAT charged, no input recovery
Why Choose HayyaTax
A proactive correction, prepared properly.
Voluntary Disclosures handled by the same team managing your wider VAT compliance.
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Backed by a firm authorized to represent you directly with the Federal Tax Authority.
Proactive, Not Reactive
We help you identify and correct errors before an FTA audit finds them.
VAT & Corporate Tax Under One Roof
Handled by the same team managing your wider tax compliance, not a disconnected specialist.
Clear Guidance on the Right Route
We confirm whether your case needs a formal disclosure or a simple return correction.
How It Works
From error identification to FTA follow-up.
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Step 01
Error Identification & Impact Assessment
We assess the error, its size, and which correction route applies.
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Step 02
Voluntary Disclosure Preparation
We prepare the disclosure with the correct calculations and supporting records.
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Step 03
Submission & FTA Follow-Up
We submit the disclosure and follow up with the FTA on your behalf.
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Step 04
Process Review
We review what caused the error to help reduce the chance of it recurring.
What's At Stake
What's at risk, and how we help.
ViolationPenaltyHow HayyaTax helps
Error found by the FTA before you disclose itTypically higher penalty exposure appliesWe help you identify and correct errors proactively
Error corrected without a required formal disclosureRisk of it being treated as unresolvedWe confirm whether your case needs a formal Voluntary Disclosure or a simple return correction
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FTA Credentials
An FTA-registered & approved tax agency in the UAE.
HayyaTax is an FTA-approved Tax Agent, authorized to represent clients directly with the Federal Tax Authority — including preparing and submitting Voluntary Disclosures on your behalf.
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions on VAT Voluntary Disclosure.
What is a Voluntary Disclosure? ⌄
It's a formal notification to the FTA that a previously submitted VAT return, assessment, or refund claim contained an error, submitted proactively rather than waiting for the FTA to find it.
When do I need to file one instead of just correcting my next return? ⌄
It depends on the size of the error relative to the FTA's threshold — smaller errors can often be corrected in your next return, while larger ones require a formal disclosure. We'll confirm which applies to your case.
Does disclosing reduce penalties? ⌄
A proactive disclosure is generally treated more favorably than an error the FTA discovers itself, though the exact outcome depends on the specifics of your case.
How far back can errors be corrected? ⌄
This depends on your records and the applicable record-keeping period — we'll review your specific timeline with you.
Can HayyaTax submit the disclosure on my behalf? ⌄
Yes — as an FTA-approved Tax Agent, we can prepare and submit Voluntary Disclosures directly with the FTA.
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