Introduction
We provide robust legal defense and accounting reconciliation when companies receive VAT audit notices, show-cause demands, or demand notes from the VAT Commissionerate or Central Intelligence Cell (CIC).
Who this service is for
- Companies facing scheduled or surprise VAT audits from circle or commissionerate teams
- Businesses served with Show-Cause Notices under Section 73 alleging unpaid VAT or VDS
- Enterprises with unresolved audit observations or demand notices
Scope of work
Expert representation and documentation defense against NBR VAT audits, show-cause notices, and commissionerate inspections.
Key deliverables
- Full pre-audit reconciliation of purchase books (6.1), sales books (6.2), and returns (9.1)
- Drafting formal legal responses to VAT Show-Cause Notices under Section 73
- Personal representation and argument before the Assistant/Deputy/Joint Commissioner of VAT
- Negotiation of disputed tax calculations and rectification of administrative errors
Expected value
- Substantially reduce disputed VAT liabilities through proper documentary evidence
- Prevent arbitrary assessments and severe confiscation proceedings
- Protect company directors from penal actions under indirect tax law
Pricing & Service Packages
Transparent professional fee benchmarks with zero hidden costs. Statutory government fees and stamp duties are billed at actual official treasury rates.
Audit Scrutiny & Reply Drafting
Complete book reconciliation and drafting formal legal response to VAT audit observations.
- Mushak 6.1, 6.2, 9.1 reconciliation
- VDS deposit substantiation
- Formal legal reply drafting
- Documentary defense assembly
Full Commissionerate Hearing Defense
End-to-end defense including written submissions and personal representation at hearings.
- Full evidentiary defense preparation
- Personal hearing appearance before Commissioner
- Adjudication order negotiation
- Senior VAT advocate representation
Procedural Roadmap & Timeline
Step-by-step statutory lifecycle and expected timeline under Bangladesh regulatory procedures.
Notice Review & Risk Assessment
We analyze the specific allegations, verify the statutory reply deadline, and inventory required books.
Register & Financial Reconciliation
Our forensic VAT team reconciles Mushak registers against bank deposits and audited turnover.
Written Legal Reply Submission
We file a comprehensive, evidence-backed legal response dismantling unauthorized audit claims.
Commissionerate Hearing Representation
Our certified VAT consultants attend formal adjudication hearings to argue your case and secure fair orders.
Governing Law & Statutory Authority
This service is administered in strict compliance with the following Bangladesh enactments:
- Value Added Tax and Supplementary Duty Act 2012, Section 73 (Recovery of Unpaid VAT & Penalties)
- Value Added Tax and Supplementary Duty Act 2012, Section 90 (Audit & Investigation Powers)
Documents and process
What to prepare
- Official VAT audit notification or Show-Cause Notice
- All Mushak 9.1 returns for the audit period
- Purchase registers (Mushak 6.1), sales registers (Mushak 6.2), and invoices (Mushak 6.3)
- Bank statements, audited financial statements, and VDS certificates (Mushak 6.6)
How we proceed
- 01Urgent notice examination and statutory timeline determination (e.g. 15-day reply window)
- 02Book reconciliation and compiling supporting documentary evidence
- 03Drafting and submitting structured written reply to the Commissionerate
- 04Attending personal hearings and defending client records before the adjudicating officer
Common compliance mistakes to avoid
- Ignoring a VAT show-cause notice, leading to unilateral ex-parte demand orders and bank account freezes.
- Failing to produce original Mushak 6.3 invoices and treasury challans during circle inspection.
Why choose EasyTax
- Experienced NBR certified VAT consultants and advocates with proven track record in audit defense.
- Thorough forensic reconciliation that resolves audit queries at the commissionerate level.
Questions, answered
Check the deadline for reply (usually 15 days), avoid making verbal admissions, assemble all relevant Mushak registers and bank statements, and consult an authorized VAT advocate immediately.
