On 20 March 2024, the UAE Federal Tax Authority, in a release, announced it made the service available to submit Corporate Tax registration requests through 23 Government Service Centres located across the UAE. The FTA explained in the press statement today that enabling taxpayers to submit corporate tax registration requests through Government Service Centres allows them to register directly via the “EmaraTax” platform, which is a digital tax service that operates 24/7.

In addition, taxpayers can also seek assistance from accredited tax agents listed on the FTA’s official website. The FTA said the new initiative is part of the expansion of its service channels to encourage tax compliance by providing an environment that facilitates access to services. It allows taxpayers to submit a request for Corporate Tax registration with assistance from experts in Government Service Centres, which offer electronic services that meet government standards. These centers are managed by trained and qualified staff to ensure quality service delivery.

Once application procedures are completed and the accuracy of the data entered electronically at the service center is verified, the FTA experts review the application internally, and the applicant receives their Tax Registration Number (TRN) via the email listed in the application they have submitted for corporate tax registration. The FTA signed cooperation agreements to accredit several government service centers. Users can browse the list of accredited centers that are authorized to offer Corporate Tax registration request services on the FTA’s official website.

The Authority explained that organizational and technical measures have been taken to ensure efficient service provision through these centers. The aim is to achieve a further increase in registration and tax compliance rates.

His Excellency Khalid Ali Al Bustani, Director General of the Federal Tax Authority, stressed the importance of submitting Corporate Tax registration applications following the timeframes specified in the FTA’s decision issued in February, which came into effect on March 1.

He added that taxable persons with licenses issued in January and February, regardless of the year the license was issued, must submit their Corporate Tax registration applications no later than May 31, 2024, to avoid tax law violations. The FTA added that taxpayers already registered for Value Added Tax (VAT) or Excise Tax can access their accounts on EmaraTax, select the taxpayer from the list, complete the Corporate Tax registration request, and submit the required documents. Once the registration request is approved, applicants can generate a Tax Registration Number for Corporate Tax purposes.