How TaxSey Works: 9-Step UAE Tax Compliance Workflow
From data validation to audit-ready compliance packs, TaxSey automates the entire UAE corporate tax lifecycle with built-in controls at every stage.
Three Phases, Nine Steps, Complete Control
Our workflow is structured into three distinct phases, giving your team clear checkpoints and governance at every stage.
Data Preparation
Import, validate, and map your financial data to UAE tax categories with automated checks.
Compliance Processing
Generate draft outputs, apply manual adjustments, and route through review and approval.
Finalization & Governance
Produce the final compliance pack, track filing status, and maintain a complete audit trail.
The Complete 9-Step Workflow
Every step is designed for accuracy, transparency, and auditability — exactly what regulators and professional firms expect.
Data Validation
Import your trial balance and financial data with automated integrity checks that catch issues before they become compliance risks.
- Import trial balance from accounting software or Excel
- Automated data integrity and completeness checks
- Flag missing, duplicate, or inconsistent entries for review
Chart of Accounts Mapping
Map your chart of accounts to UAE corporate tax categories with AI-assisted suggestions and manual confirmation.
- AI-powered mapping of client CoA to UAE CT tax categories
- Confirm tax treatment for each line item with audit notes
- Segregate qualifying vs non-qualifying income for Free Zone entities
Tax Calculation
Automated computation of corporate tax liability with all UAE-specific rules applied.
- Automated 9% corporate tax calculation on taxable income
- Small Business Relief eligibility check (AED 375,000 threshold)
- QFZP assessment and transfer pricing adjustments
Draft Compliance Outputs
Generate draft tax returns and supporting schedules for review before finalization.
- Auto-generated draft corporate tax return (CT forms)
- Supporting schedules and computation worksheets
- Preliminary tax position summary with variance analysis
Manual Adjustments
Tax professionals can override or adjust specific line items with full documentation of every change.
- Override or adjust specific line items in the draft return
- Add manual entries for items not captured in source data
- Document reasons for each adjustment with mandatory notes
Review & Approval
Multi-level approval workflow with reviewer comments, sign-off tracking, and escalation controls.
- Configurable multi-level approval gates (associate → manager → partner)
- Reviewer comments, queries, and sign-off tracking
- Escalation rules and deadline-based auto-reminders
Final Compliance Pack
Generate the complete, finalized compliance package ready for FTA submission.
- Finalized tax return in FTA-approved format
- All supporting documentation bundled in one package
- Digital sign-off record from all approvers attached
Status Tracking
Real-time visibility into filing progress across all entities and tax periods.
- Real-time filing status dashboard for all entities
- Multi-entity progress overview with completion percentages
- Deadline monitoring with automated alerts and escalation
Audit Trail
Immutable, complete record of every action for FTA audit defense and internal governance.
- Complete log of every action taken at every step
- Who changed what and when — timestamped and immutable
- Exportable audit reports for FTA inspections and internal reviews
Built for Every Stakeholder
Whether you manage tax internally or advise clients, TaxSey's workflow adapts to your role.
Enterprise Tax Teams
Internal compliance for multi-entity groups with consolidated reporting and centralized governance.
Big 4 & Tax Advisory Firms
Manage compliance across large client portfolios with firm-grade approval workflows and white-label reporting.
SME Business Owners
Understand exactly what happens at every step — TaxSey automates the complexity so you can focus on your business.
See the Full Workflow in Action
Book a personalized walkthrough of our 9-step compliance workflow. Our tax experts will show you exactly how TaxSey handles your specific compliance requirements.