Conditions and Controls for Registration of Tax Agents – Article 12 – Federal Tax Procedures Executive Regulations

Article 12 – Conditions and Controls for Registration of Tax Agents

1. A natural person wishing to be listed in the Register of Tax Agents shall satisfy all of the following conditions:

   1. Be of good conduct and behavior.
   2. Have never been convicted of a crime or misdemeanor prejudicial to honor or honesty, even if he has been rehabilitated.
   3. Have the minimum education and relevant experience in Tax, accounting, or law, in any of the following forms:
      1. Experience of at least (3) three years obtained in the last (5) five years and hold at least a certified bachelor degree or Masters in tax, accounting, or law from an education institution recognized by the competent authority in the State.
      2. Experience of at least (3) three years obtained in the last (5) five years and hold a certified bachelor degree in any other field from an educational institution recognized by the competent authority in the State, in addition to a valid professional qualification from a recognized institution, as may be prescribed by the Authority.
      3. Experience of at least (5) five years obtained in the last (8) eight years and hold a certified bachelor degree in any other field from an education institution recognized by the competent authority in the State.
   4. Complete any necessary training specified by the Authority and pass any qualifying examination specified by the Authority.
   5. Have the ability to communicate orally and in writing in Arabic or English.
   6. Hold or be covered under a valid professional indemnity insurance that is appropriate to the nature and size of the Tax Agent’s Business.
   7. Has a license or works for an entity that has a license from the competent authority.
   8. Must not be a current member of the Committee.

2. A juridical person wishing to be listed in the Register of Tax Agents shall satisfy all of the following conditions:

   1. Be licensed as an audit, tax, or law firm.
   2. Hold or be covered under a valid professional indemnity insurance that is appropriate to the nature and size of its Business.
   3. At least one director or partner that meets all of the natural person requirements in Clause 1 of this Article, is supervising the services provided by the juridical person, and does not work for another juridical person or for its benefit.
   4. Meet any additional conditions prescribed by the Authority.

3. The listing application shall be submitted to the Authority in the form and manner prescribed by the Authority.

4. The Authority may, prior to deciding on the listing application in the Register, request further information from the applicant, request an interview with the natural person in accordance with Clause 1 of this Article, or the partner or director in accordance with paragraph (c) of Clause 2 of this Article, as the case may be, or check references and documents provided in the application.

5. The Authority may specify the provisions related to procedures for listing Tax Agents, continuation, renewal, suspension, and cancellation of the listing.