UAE: FTA issues registration, deregistration rules under Pillar Two Top-up tax
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) issued Federal Tax Authority Decision No. 12 of 2026, establishing the registration, deregistration and notification requirements for entities subject to the domestic Top-up Tax under Cabinet Decision No. 142 of
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UAE: FTA reminds small business relief beneficiaries of corporate tax compliance obligations
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA), in a notice on 3 August 2026, has reminded taxable persons eligible for small business relief that they must submit simplified corporate tax returns within prescribed legal deadlines. FTA has emphasised that
See MoreUAE sets out 2027–29 finance strategy with corporate tax, digital currency, AI reforms
The UAE Ministry of Finance has published its Strategic Plan for 2027–2029, outlining a roadmap to strengthen the country's fiscal framework, improve government financial management, and reinforce its international economic position. The plan
See MoreUAE: FTA publishes guidance on small business corporate tax
The UAE Federal Tax Authority has published the Basic Tax Information Bulletin - Small Business on 30 July 2026, providing guidance in a question-and-answer format covering key tax matters relevant to small businesses. Who should read this
See MoreUAE: FTA approves higher number of VAT refund claims for new residences in 2026
UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has reported on 21 July 2026, an increase in the number of beneficiaries of the VAT Refund Scheme for UAE Nationals Building New Residences during the first half of 2026. The Authority approved approximately
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Qatar ratifies income tax treaty with the UAE
Qatar has ratified the income and capital tax treaty with the UAE through Decree No. (39) of 2026, published in the Official Gazette on 25 June 2026. The treaty covers income taxes in both Qatar and the UAE, includes a mutual agreement
See MoreUAE: FTA clarifies downward transfer pricing adjustment rules under corporate tax law
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued Public Clarification CTP011 on 15 July 2026, clarifying the requirements for transfer pricing adjustments under the Corporate Tax Law. It mandates that all transactions between Related Parties must
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UAE updates private tax clarification guidance with revised procedures
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has published an updated Tax Procedures Guide on Private Clarifications (TPGPC1), dated 14 July 2026, setting out the process for taxpayers seeking the authority's official view on uncertain tax technical
See MoreUAE: FTA issues corporate tax FAQ covering Free Zones, exemptions, compliance
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has published a summary of its Private Clarifications on Corporate Tax issued up to May 2026, consolidating the guidance into a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) format, providing clarification on the application
See MoreUAE updates Pillar Two guidance with OECD 2026 commentary, administrative guidance
The UAE has updated the guidance for its domestic Pillar Two regime by issuing Ministerial Decision No. 96 of 2026 on the Commentary and Agreed Administrative Guidance for the Purposes of Cabinet Decision No. 142 of 2024 on the Imposition of Top-Up
See MoreUAE: FTA issues updated VAT guide for educational services
The UAE's Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has published an updated Education Sector VAT Tax Guide (VATGED1), providing detailed guidance on the VAT treatment of educational services and related goods and services. The June 2026 guide explains the VAT
See MoreUAE adopts OECD side-by-side tax framework
The UAE issued Ministerial Decision No. 96 of 2026 (MD 96/2026), on 22 June 2026, which formally adopts the most recent OECD interpretive materials for the UAE's Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (QDMTT) regime. It specifically adopts three
See MoreUAE: FTA issues updated VAT guide on education sector services
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued the Education Sector Value Added Tax Guide (VATGED1) on 29 June 2026, providing updated guidance on the application of Value Added Tax (VAT) to educational services, related goods and services, and
See MoreUAE: FTA clarifies treatment of corporate tax losses
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued a Basic Tax Information Bulletin – Corporate Tax Losses on 25 June 2026, providing guidance on the treatment of Corporate Tax Losses under the Corporate Tax Law. The bulletin explains the definition
See MoreMonaco–UAE tax treaty enters into force
The income tax treaty between Monaco and the UAE entered into force on 12 June 2026. Signed in Dubai on 13 November 2021, the agreement is intended to eliminate double taxation between the two jurisdictions while strengthening measures to prevent
See MoreUAE: MoF releases e-invoicing guidelines version 1.1, adding storage and advance payment/retention clarifications
The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued the UAE Electronic Invoicing Guidelines Version 1.1, dated 1 June 2026. The key updates introduced in Version 1.1 include the addition of: Appendix 4 - Further guidance in respect of storage obligations
See MoreUAE: FTA opens Pillar Two Top-up tax registration through EmaraTax
The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has activated Pillar Two top-up tax registration on the EmaraTax portal, requiring in-scope multinational enterprise (MNE) groups to begin assessing their registration obligations and preparing the necessary
See MoreUAE ratifies framework for crypto-asset information exchange
The UAE has ratified the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic Exchange of Information Pursuant to the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF MCAA). The UAE is among the signatories to the CARF MCAA, which was opened for
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