United Arab Emirates

On 27 October 2026, the United Arab Emirates Federal Tax Authority (FTA) showcased its pioneering experience in expanding smart tax systems at the Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Forum held in Abu Dhabi. His Excellency Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Mulla, Director General of the FTA and Vice-Chair of the forum, delivered a keynote address

On 25 October 2026, the United Arab Emirates Federal Tax Authority (FTA) issued a urgent reminder to all businesses subject to the mandatory e-Invoicing system. Under Ministerial Decision No. 114 of 2025, entities with annual revenues of AED 50 million or more are required to onboard an Accredited Service Provider (ASP) by 30 October 2026.

On 22 October 2026, the Federal Tax Authority announced the expansion of its taxpayer engagement strategy, building on ongoing efforts to foster a culture of constructive community dialogue. The initiative aims to enhance tax awareness across all segments, including VAT, Corporate Tax, Excise Tax, and the newly introduced e-Invoicing system. The FTA highlighted that informed

On 20 October 2026, the Federal Tax Authority unveiled a groundbreaking AI-powered digital platform for tourist tax refunds, marking a global first in tax administration innovation. The platform integrates with retailer point-of-sale systems, border control, and banking networks to automate the entire VAT refund journey for eligible tourists. Using machine learning algorithms, the system validates

On 7 October 2026, the United Arab Emirates Federal Tax Authority (FTA) published a comprehensive Top-up Tax Guide on Scope and Registration, marking a significant milestone in the UAE’s implementation of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework’s Pillar Two Global Anti-Base Erosion (GloBE) Rules. The guide provides detailed guidance to Multinational Enterprise (MNE) groups operating in the

From 23 to 24 September 2026, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) represented the United Arab Emirates at the BRICS Tax Experts and Tax Heads Meeting held in New Delhi, India. This high-level engagement underscores the UAE’s growing role in multilateral tax cooperation beyond its traditional Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework commitments. The

On 29 September 2026, the UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) organized a joint awareness meeting for accredited service providers and persons subject to the mandatory e-invoicing system. The event, led by Director General Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Mulla, aimed to enhance compliance with the UAE’s e-invoicing regulations introduced under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on

On 26 September 2026, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) issued a press release (Reference PR 2809) reminding all Taxable Persons subject to Corporate Tax that the deadline for filing tax returns and settling corporate tax liabilities for the financial year ended 31 December 2025 is 30 September 2026. This deadline applies to entities whose taxable

On 2 September 2026, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) issued a press release calling on all Taxable Persons subject to Corporate Tax to file their Tax Returns and settle the Corporate Tax due within the legally prescribed timeframes. This reminder comes as the first filing deadlines for many entities approach under the UAE Corporate Tax

On 2 September 2026, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) issued a press release calling on all Taxable Persons subject to Corporate Tax to file their Tax Returns and settle the Corporate Tax due within the legally prescribed timeframes. This reminder comes as the first filing deadlines for many entities approach under the UAE Corporate Tax