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TMF UAE is now an accredited tax agent and can act as a tax representative for clients doing business in the Emirates.

Over the past three years, the UK has reshaped its tax landscape. While headline rates may look familiar, the changes introduced through the Finance Acts of 2023–2025 have quietly...

In various decisions issued by the (second) Tax Dispute Resolution Committee of Dubai, the Committee ordered that tax obligations

The United Arab Emirates ("UAE") has long enjoyed a reputation as a tax-efficient destination for both individuals and businesses. Its strategic location, flourishing economy...

The Government of UAE has recently amended previously issued resolution on Economic Substance regulations and has confirmed that the amendments will apply retrospectively from 1st of January 2019

The UAE VAT Law has been amended through Federal Decree Law No. 16 of 2024 published on September 30, 2024 in the Gazette.

On 3 September 2025, Ministry of Finance ("MoF") released Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025 relating to the Qualifying Activities and Excluded Activities under the Qualifying Free Zone Person...

The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) has published the amended VAT Executive regulations (Cabinet Decision No. 100 of 2025 to the Federal Decree Law No. 8 of 2017)...

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has revised penalties by issuing Decision No. 49/2021 (New Resolution), amending provisions of Cabinet Decision No. 40/2017 (Old Decision)...

The United Arab Emirates has more than 40 free zones across seven emirates, including 20 designated zones with separate laws, regulations and VAT treatment.

On 19 September 2025, the Federal Tax Authority issued a Public Clarification (CTP008) detailing the corporate tax treatment of family wealth management structures.

FTA issues Public Clarification on Concerned Services - Accounting for Output Tax, issuing Tax invoices, and Input Tax recovery.

The client's UAE company was set up in 2006 and were facing challenges with its finance processes. There were issues with respect to reconciliations, accounts receivables and payables, book-keeping, reporting, etc.

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) in the UAE has released three comprehensive user manuals detailing the procedure for non-Excise registered businesses...

Following recent updates to the EmaraTax portal, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has introduced the option to sign up/login to the EmaraTax account via UAE Pass...

A major problem faced today by trading corporations established in offshore jurisdictions is to satisfy the "economic substance" criterion.

Partner and Head of Tax, Shamma Al Falahi recently spoke with Finance Middle East regarding the tax landscape in the UAE.