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Selected tax and compliance developments that materially affect UAE businesses. Editorial review: 23 August 2026.

This page is a practical summary, not the legislation itself. Always check the official FTA / MoF source and the facts of your specific case before acting.

24
Aug
2026
New
Tax News

General Anti-Abuse Rule

UAE tax & compliance update (summarised).

Summarised update — verify with the Federal Tax Authority.
24
Aug
2026
New
Tax News

MIDDLE EAST TAX ALERT | UAE | FTA Decision No. 13 of 2026/ Supplier and Supply Verification Before Input Tax Deduction

UAE tax & compliance update (summarised).

Summarised update — verify with the Federal Tax Authority.
24
Aug
2026
New
Tax News

Small Business Corporate Tax Relief in the UAE Extended Through 2029

UAE tax & compliance update (summarised).

Summarised update — verify with the Federal Tax Authority.
23
Aug
2026
New
Tax News

E-invoicing is more than a compliance exercise for UAE companies

UAE tax & compliance update (summarised).

Summarised update — verify with the Federal Tax Authority.
23
Aug
2026
New
Tax News

UAE E-Invoicing: Essential Steps for Compliance and Transformation - News and Statistics

UAE tax & compliance update (summarised).

Summarised update — verify with the Federal Tax Authority.
22
Aug
2026
New
Tax News

VAT registration for UAE businesses to begin after June

UAE tax & compliance update (summarised).

Summarised update — verify with the Federal Tax Authority.
22
Aug
2026
New
رسمي · الهيئةOfficial source

الموعد النهائي لتقديم الإقرارات الضريبية لضريبة القيمة المضافة

Official UAE government / FTA update.

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21
Aug
2026
New
Tax News

UAE announces major new rules for businesses starting from October 1

UAE tax & compliance update (summarised).

Summarised update — verify with the Federal Tax Authority.
21
Aug
2026
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رسمي · الهيئةOfficial source

الموعد النهائي لتقديم إقرارات الضريبة الانتقائية

Official UAE government / FTA update.

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21
Aug
2026
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Tax News

Cherrie Business Solutions Launches UAE E-invoicing Solution for Microsoft Dynamics 365

UAE tax & compliance update (summarised).

Summarised update — verify with the Federal Tax Authority.
21
Aug
2026
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Official · FTAOfficial source

Federal Tax Authority - Uae E-Invoicing

Official UAE government / FTA update.

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20
Aug
2026
New
Tax News

UAE introduces mandatory VAT supplier and supply verification checks

UAE tax & compliance update (summarised).

Summarised update — verify with the Federal Tax Authority.
18
Aug
2026
New
Tax News

Tax Star Raises $1.75 Million to Capture UAE’s E-Invoicing Market

UAE tax & compliance update (summarised).

Summarised update — verify with the Federal Tax Authority.
18
Aug
2026
New
Tax News

Tax Star Raises $1.75m for UAE E-Invoicing Push

UAE tax & compliance update (summarised).

Summarised update — verify with the Federal Tax Authority.
17
Aug
2026
New
Tax News

Tax Star raises $1.75M seed to ride UAE's e-invoicing mandate

UAE tax & compliance update (summarised).

Summarised update — verify with the Federal Tax Authority.
11
Aug
2026
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رسمي · الهيئةOfficial source

103.68 ألف زيارة تفتيشية نفذتها "الاتحادية للضرائب" بالنصف الأول من 2026 بارتفاع 21 %

Official UAE government / FTA update.

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11
Aug
2026
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Official · FTAOfficial source

Federal Tax Authority and Dubai Police Seize 3.5 Million Non-Compliant Excise Goods Packages

Official UAE government / FTA update.

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10
Aug
2026
New
Tax News

FTA Directive No. 5 of 2026

UAE tax & compliance update (summarised).

Summarised update — verify with the Federal Tax Authority.
09
Aug
2026
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أخبار ضريبية

دليل الضرائب للشركات في الإمارات: كيف تسجل في ضريبة الشركات وضريبة القيمة المضافة لتجنب الغرامات

UAE tax & compliance update (summarised).

Summarised update — verify with the Federal Tax Authority.
05
Aug
2026
New
أخبار ضريبية

«الاتحادية للضرائب»: 19.3 ألف متجر مرتبط بنظام رد ضريبة السياح حتى يونيو

UAE tax & compliance update (summarised).

Summarised update — verify with the Federal Tax Authority.
30
Jul
2026
New
أخبار ضريبية

«الاتحادية للضرائب» تحصل على جائزة «ساب للابتكار»

UAE tax & compliance update (summarised).

Summarised update — verify with the Federal Tax Authority.
30
Jul
2026
New
أخبار ضريبية

«الاتحادية للضرائب» تحصل على جائزة «ساب العالمية للابتكار»

UAE tax & compliance update (summarised).

Summarised update — verify with the Federal Tax Authority.
29
Jun
2026
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رسمي · الهيئةOfficial source

"الاتحادية للضرائب": ارتفاع مُعاملات التسجيل الضريبي إلى 1.7 مليون معاملة بنمو 20% في 2025

Official UAE government / FTA update.

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23
Jun
2026
New
Tax News

UAE FTA issues updated Corporate Tax guidance on Family Foundations

UAE tax & compliance update (summarised).

Summarised update — verify with the Federal Tax Authority.
22
Jun
2026
New
Tax News

UAE Electronic Invoicing — Updated Guidelines (V1.1)

UAE tax & compliance update (summarised).

Summarised update — verify with the Federal Tax Authority.
16
Jun
2026
New
أخبار ضريبية

«الاتحادية للضرائب»: 9 % نمو المسجلين لضريبة الشركات في الربع الأول

UAE tax & compliance update (summarised).

Summarised update — verify with the Federal Tax Authority.
16
Jun
2026
New
أخبار ضريبية

«الاتحادية للضرائب»: 9% نمو المسجلين لضريبة الشركات خلال الربع الأول

UAE tax & compliance update (summarised).

Summarised update — verify with the Federal Tax Authority.
10
Jun
2026
New
أخبار ضريبية

توسيع نطاق استرداد «الضريبة» عن مساكن المواطنين الجديدة

UAE tax & compliance update (summarised).

Summarised update — verify with the Federal Tax Authority.
22
May
2026
New
أخبار ضريبية

"سالك" و"باركن" تطبقان ضريبة القيمة المضافة في دبي مطلع يونيو

UAE tax & compliance update (summarised).

Summarised update — verify with the Federal Tax Authority.
21
May
2026
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أخبار ضريبية

"سالك" و"باركن" تطبقان ضريبة القيمة المضافة 5% على التعرفة اعتباراً من 1 يونيو

UAE tax & compliance update (summarised).

Summarised update — verify with the Federal Tax Authority.
15
May
2026
New
أخبار ضريبية

68.6 ألف مستفيد من إعفاءات غرامة التأخير بالتسجيل لضريبة الشركات

UAE tax & compliance update (summarised).

Summarised update — verify with the Federal Tax Authority.
15
May
2026
New
أخبار ضريبية

«سالك» تسدد مستحقات ضريبية بـ 471 مليون درهم

UAE tax & compliance update (summarised).

Summarised update — verify with the Federal Tax Authority.
19
Apr
2026
New
أخبار ضريبية

بدء تدريب 50 مواطناً ضمن الدفعة الأولى من «الوكيل الضريبي الإماراتي»

UAE tax & compliance update (summarised).

Summarised update — verify with the Federal Tax Authority.
15
Apr
2026
New
أخبار ضريبية

الهيئة الاتحادية للضرائب تبدأ تطبيق قرار تعديل الغرامات الإدارية

UAE tax & compliance update (summarised).

Summarised update — verify with the Federal Tax Authority.
14
Apr
2026
New
Tax News

Local Compliance Essential When Choosing UAE E-Invoicing System

UAE tax & compliance update (summarised).

Summarised update — verify with the Federal Tax Authority.
28
Jan
2026
New
Official · FTAOfficial source

Ministry of Finance raises awareness on eInvoicing

Official UAE government / FTA update.

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19
Dec
2025
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رسمي · الهيئةOfficial source

الأشخاص القائمون في المنطقة الحرة | 1CTGFZP

Official UAE government / FTA update.

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02
Nov
2025
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أخبار ضريبية

مكتوم بن محمد يترأس اجتماع مجلس إدارة الهيئة الاتحادية للضرائب

UAE tax & compliance update (summarised).

Summarised update — verify with the Federal Tax Authority.
14
Oct
2025
New
Official · FTAOfficial source

Federal Tax Authority - Gold And Diamonds – Amendment To Tax Treatment Of Making Service | VATp032

Official UAE government / FTA update.

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14
Oct
2025
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رسمي · الهيئةOfficial source

تسجيل "المؤسسات الفردية" لأغراض ضريبة القيمة المضافة

Official UAE government / FTA update.

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05
Sep
2025
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Official · FTAOfficial source

FTA Real Estate VAT Guide VATGRE1 - الهيئة الاتحادية للضرائب

Official UAE government / FTA update.

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20
May
2025
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e-InvoicingOfficial source

e-Invoicing: UAE phased roll-out from July 2026

The UAE Ministry of Finance confirmed a phased mandatory e-invoicing model. Prepare master data, systems and processes early.

Read the official source
10
Mar
2025
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Corporate TaxOfficial source

Corporate Tax: registration deadlines & penalties

Businesses must register for Corporate Tax within the FTA timelines to avoid administrative penalties.

Read the official source
28
Feb
2025
New
رسمي · الهيئةOfficial source

أخبار الضرائب

Official UAE government / FTA update.

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15
Jan
2025
New
VATOfficial source

VAT: keep records & file returns on time

Maintain compliant VAT records and submit returns before the due date to avoid late-filing penalties.

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21
Nov
2024
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Official · FTAOfficial source

Federal Tax Authority - Registration Of Natural Persons| Ctgrnp1

Official UAE government / FTA update.

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05
Aug
2024
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رسمي · الهيئةOfficial source

الهيئة الاتحادية للضرائب تدعو الأشخاص الاعتباريين المقيمين أصحاب

Official UAE government / FTA update.

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29
May
2024
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رسمي · الهيئةOfficial source

جوائز وشهادات الهيئة الاتحادية للضرائب

Official UAE government / FTA update.

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21
Feb
2023
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Official · FTAOfficial source

Federal Tax Authority - Legislation Archive

Official UAE government / FTA update.

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21
Mar
2022
New
Official · FTAOfficial source

Federal Tax Authority - E-Learning

Official UAE government / FTA update.

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16
Mar
2022
New
رسمي · الهيئةOfficial source

Federal Tax Authority - United Arab Emirates

Official UAE government / FTA update.

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16
Mar
2022
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Official · FTAOfficial source

Federal Tax Authority - Tax Accounting Software Vendors

Official UAE government / FTA update.

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15
Mar
2022
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رسمي · الهيئةOfficial source

بطاقات الخدمات

Official UAE government / FTA update.

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15
Mar
2022
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رسمي · الهيئةOfficial source

الأدلة الإرشادية والتوضيحات العامة والمراجع الأخرى

Official UAE government / FTA update.

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17
Sep
2017
New
Official · FTAOfficial source

Welcome to the Federal Tax Authority EmaraTax

Official UAE government / FTA update.

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17
Sep
2017
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Official · FTAOfficial source

Federal Tax Authority

Official UAE government / FTA update.

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General Anti-Abuse Rule

UAE tax & compliance update (summarised).

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