UAE tax updates from the Federal Tax Authority — Corporate Tax (Federal Decree-Law 47/2022), VAT, Excise, transfer pricing, free-zone qualifying-income tests, tax procedures and audit defence.
The Federal Tax Authority conducted 103,680 inspection visits across UAE markets in the first half of 2026 — a 21% increase on the prior comparable period — resulting in AED 174 million in combined tax liabilities and administrative penalti
The Federal Tax Authority has published a new guide clarifying the scope of the UAE's Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT) and the registration obligations it imposes on Multinational Enterprise groups. The DMTT, which applies a 15% minimum e
The Federal Tax Authority has set 30 September 2026 as the deadline for filing corporate tax returns and paying corporate income tax liability for the financial year ended 31 December 2025. This marks the first major compliance deadline und
The Federal Tax Authority has announced the entry into force of a decision amending administrative penalties for violations of tax legislation. This decision aims to provide tax registrants with more flexibility and incentives to comply wit
The Federal Tax Authority has released its 2025 annual report, revealing a significant increase in tax revenues. The report highlights a 20% rise in tax…
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced plans to develop national competencies in the tax agent profession. This initiative aims to enhance the sk…
Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 2025 amends Cabinet Decision No. 40 of 2017, cutting and restructuring UAE tax penalties across VAT, Excise and Tax Procedures from 14 April 2026.
The FTA's June 2026 expansion adds swimming pools, landscaping, smart-home systems and full rebuilds to the VAT refund scheme, backdated to claims filed from 1 January 2026.
