Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued a guide outlining the application of Corporate Tax to Free Zone Persons in line with the Free Zone Corporate Tax regime, which enables Qualifying Free Zone Persons to benefit from a zero percent Corporate Tax rate on Qualifying Income....
Federal Tax Authority, Etihad Credit Bureau tie up to boost tax compliance
Dubai, UAE--The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has signed an agreement with Etihad Credit Bureau to enhance tax compliance in the UAE. The agreement aims to establish an electronic link between the two entities, enabling the Authority to directly access credit reports provided by the Bureau, using them to strengthen compliance...
FTA issues guide to determine natural persons subject to corporate tax
ABU DHABI, UAE - The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued a new guide outlining the criteria to determine natural persons subject to the Corporate Tax Law, that came into effect on June 1 2023. The guide provides a comprehensive and simplified explanation and instructions for natural persons realizing income...
UAE Corporate Tax: Workshop identifies conditions for determining taxable, exempt persons
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The conditions determining taxable and exempt persons, corporate tax rates and tax periods. were highlighted at the second workshop on the recently launched corporate tax organized by the UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) here on Wednesday. Other key topics covered during the workshop included the Small...
UAE’s FTA launches ‘platform’ to educate taxpayers on corporate tax
Abu Dhabi, UAE--The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched what it dubs as a ‘Corporate Tax Virtual Workshops’ awareness platform, designed to provide knowledge and support for taxpayers who are subject to corporate tax. The new feature forms part of the steps the FTA has taken to ensure a smooth...UAE takes steps for smooth rollout of corporate tax
The Ministry of Finance calls on public to rely only on official publications for information on the tax law, while Dubai launches an integrated training programme for tax awareness.
9% corporate tax to be effective in UAE in two weeks
The move aims to foster compliance and business activity, with special exemptions for Free Zone transactions and small enterprises.9% corporate tax takes effect in UAE from June 1
The move aims to foster compliance and business activity, with special exemptions for Free Zone transactions and small enterprises.
UAE issues decision on conditions of exemption from corporate tax
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued a decision on conditions under which a "person may continue or cease to be deemed an exempt person,”. An official statement said the decision clarifies rules to ensure that businesses remain eligible for a corporate tax exemption if they...
UAE launches ‘Tax Support’ program to promote compliance with laws
Dubai, UAE - UAE's Federal Tax Authority (FTA) started the ‘Tax Support’ initiative to raise tax awareness among UAE’s business sectors through direct and sustained contact. The step is likely to help the businesses in enhancing compliance with tax laws and regulations, WAM reported. As a result, the first workshop...
UAE to launch feature-rich, faster EmaraTax platform on Dec.5
Abu Dhabi, UAE --UAE's Federal Tax Authority said Sunday it will launch EmaraTax platform on Dec.5, 2022. The migration to EmaraTax will commence from the end of day on Wednesday, 30 Nov. and EmaraTax will be available for use from 5 Dec. To minimize disruption to taxpayers the FTA has...
UAE to launch new integrated ‘EmaraTax’ platform later this year
Dubai, UAE---The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced that the new "EmaraTax" integrated platform will be launched later this year following an extensive period of assessment, consultation and development. EmaraTax will significantly enhance the way that taxpayers can access the FTA’s services, pay their taxes and obtain refunds, an...
UAE’s Federal Tax Authority launches tax whistleblower program
UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced the launch of Raqeeb, the whistle-blower program for tax violations and evasion, which aims to promote community control over local markets, raise the level of tax compliance in the UAE and reduce tax evasion cases. Effective from April 15, 2022, Raqeeb allows the...UAE tax authority tour ensures readiness of tourist VAT recovery scheme
The Federal Tax Authority of the UAE has organized field tours to ensure the readiness of Self-Service Kiosks, which allow tourists to recover Value Added Tax on their purchases. The kiosks have been placed at all exit ports included in the VAT Refund Scheme for Tourists. Tourists can submit their...Federal Tax Authority to implement new procedures for tax registrants
The procedures relate to tax registrants who apply for reconsideration of or who submit objections to the Authority’s decisions.
New FTA services to ease VAT refunds for UAE homes
The new services are said to offer four different services that aim to raise the target audience’s awareness, provide them with easy access to information, and allow them to communicate directly with FTA representatives.
UAE pulls up underperforming tax authority, energy ministry
The UAE has said some underperforming government offices and ministries have 90 days to improve their digital services.FTA announces law reform to help taxpayers
It confirmed as much during its first tax agent virtual session of 2021 The reforms will entail amending some provisions of Cabinet Decision No 49 of 2021 The United Arab Emirates’ The Federal Tax Authority plans to make extensive reforms to the country’s new tax code to help taxpayers, said...
Saudia Arabia to amend administrative penalties for tax law violations
The changed laws are also expected to support tax registrants and help them fulfil their tax obligations
