GTL Summary:

Article 17 authorises the Tax Auditor to obtain original records or copies during a Tax Audit. It also grants the power to take samples of goods, devices, or other assets from the premises where the audited Person conducts business or stores items. The Auditor may attach or keep these items in accordance with the controls specified in the Executive Regulations, ensuring the Authority can secure necessary evidence for compliance verification.

Document Type: Tax Law Article
Law: Tax Procedures (FDL No 28 of 2022)
Article Number: 17
Country: 🇦🇪 UAE
Location: Part 3 - Tax Procedures › Chapter 3 - Tax Audit
Order: 17
Last updated at: 2025-12-19 09:23:02 UTC

Part 3 - Tax Procedures

Chapter 3 - Tax Audit

Article 17 - The Right of the Authority to Obtain the Original Records or Copies Thereof During the Tax Audit

While conducting the Tax Audit, the Tax Auditor may obtain original records or copies thereof, and take samples of the goods, devices or other assets from the place at which the Person subject to the Tax Audit conducts his Business or which are in his possession, and may attach or keep these in accordance with the controls specified in the Executive Regulations .

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