Tax Updates

The UAE Federal Tax Authority has issued Public Clarification CTP010, bringing much-needed clarity to how “director” and “officer” are interpreted under the Corporate Tax regime. While it does not change the law itself, it sets out how the FTA will apply key provisions, particularly around Connected Persons and disclosure obligations.

The UAE has brought new VAT Law related administrative penalty changes into force from 14th April 2026 under Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 2025.

The UAE Corporate Tax system is currently undergoing a major reform. However, this is not being done in terms of any changes to tax rates and thresholds. Rather, it’s being carried out by a redefinition of the incentives framework. 

Value Added Tax (VAT) registration is a critical compliance step for businesses operating in the UAE. Whether you are a startup, SME, or an established company, submitting the correct documents during VAT registration helps avoid delays, rejections, and penalties.

EmaraTax is the official online tax portal introduced by the Federal Tax Authority to manage all federal tax services in the United Arab Emirates.

Imports under UAE VAT often confuse taxpayers not because the rules are complex, but because multiple boxes talk to each other

With the introduction of UAE Corporate Tax and OECD-aligned Transfer Pricing rules.

A tax refund simply means this: you have paid more tax than what you were legally required to pay, and the excess belongs to you.

Income Tax is a tax charged by the government on the income earned by individuals and businesses.

The UAE’s Federal Decree-Law No. (20) of 2025, amending the Commercial Companies Law (FDL 32 of 2021), is not a cosmetic update.

VAT was introduced in the UAE on 1 January 2018 at 5%, has strengthened the federal budget and boosted national fiscal resources.

Corporate tax is a form of direct tax imposed on the net income or profit that companies and businesses make.