• Emirates ID.
• Valid Passport.
• Penalty notification.
• Detailed letter on the incident.
• Supporting documents.

For a registered user:

1. Login to the e-services portal.
2. Click on “Reconsideration” to access the Reconsiderations dashboard.
3. Click on the “Registered Reconsideration” tab.
4. Click on “New Reconsideration Request”.
5. Fill in the form, attach the required documents, and submit the form.

For an unregistered user:

1. Create an e-Services account with the FTA.
2. Verify your e-Services account.
3. Login to your e-services account.
4. Create a new taxable person account by clicking on “Add New Taxable Person”.
5. Click on “Reconsideration” to access the Reconsiderations dashboard.
6. Click on the “Non-Registered Reconsideration” tab.
7. Click on “New Reconsideration Request”.
8. Fill in the form, attach the required documents, and submit the form.

1. How to apply for reconsideration request?

Federal Tax Authority website https://tax.gov.ae/
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

2. Can I dispute on a decision made from the authority about a penalty?

Yes, you can dispute the decision by applying for reconsideration.

3. What is the timeline for a reconsideration request?

Its takes the committee 40 working days unless additional documents/information are requested.

4. Can I dispute a decision made by the reconsideration committee? Who is the concerned party to submit a dispute against a reconsideration committee decision? 

Yes, you can dispute a decision by the reconsideration committee in Tax Dispute Resolution Committee (TDRC) in Department of Justice.

1. Submit request within 40 days from date of authority’s decision.
2. The authorized signatory must submit request.
3. Provide explanation from the decision.
4. Provide supporting documents.
5. Reconsideration requests must be sufficiently justified.
6. If the application is incomplete, or additional information is required, additional documentation may be requested. After submitting the additional documentation, it may take the FTA a further 20 business days to respond to the updated request.