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Latest UAE Corporate Tax & Compliance Updates
Explore our curated library of Federal Tax Authority announcements, laws, and step-by-step manuals to help you navigate corporate tax and compliance requirements.
Waiver of Late Registration Penalty (Public Clarification – July 2025) CTP006-Waiver-of-Late-Registrat…
Waiver of Late Registration Penalty (Public Clarification – July 2025)
The FTA introduced a relief initiative for businesses that missed the deadline to register for Corporate Tax. Normally, an AED 10,000 penalty applies for late registration under Cabinet Decision No. 75 of 2023. However, from 14 April 2025, eligible taxpayers and exempt persons can apply for a waiver or refund of this penalty if:- Their first Corporate Tax Return or annual declaration is filed within 7 months from the end of the first Tax Period (instead of the standard 9 months).
- Applies to both Taxable Persons and certain Exempt Persons (such as qualifying public benefit entities).
- Even if the penalty has already been paid, the AED 10,000 is refunded as a credit in the EmaraTax account.
- This initiative only applies to the first Tax Period (past or future).
Key takeaway: Timely submission of the first return or declaration secures relief from late registration penalties.
Related links: Regulatory Compliance Services
Audited Financial Statements for Tax Groups (FTA Decision No. 7 of 2025) FTA-Decision-No-7-of-2025 on Au…
Audited Financial Statements for Tax Groups (FTA Decision No. 7 of 2025)
From 1 January 2025 onwards, Tax Groups are required to prepare special purpose audited financial statements (Aggregated FS).Key Requirements:
- Aggregated FS = combining standalone accounts of all group members while eliminating intra-group transactions.
- Must comply with IFRS / IFRS for SMEs, with specific deviations for Corporate Tax (e.g., excluding goodwill adjustments).
- Mandatory audit under ISA standards.
- Submission deadline: within 9 months from the end of the tax period.
Key takeaway: Tax Groups face stricter compliance, requiring audited special-purpose FS alongside standard tax filings.
Related links: Financial Consultancy Services
Corporate Tax Payments – User Manual (Aug 2025) CT-Corporate-Tax-Payments_User …
Corporate Tax Payments – User Manual (Aug 2025)
The FTA released a detailed user manual to guide taxpayers in making Corporate Tax payments via EmaraTax.Key Features of the Portal:
- Payment options: Card (Magnati Pay) or GIBAN transfers.
- Make full or partial payments, track outstanding dues, and download statements.
- Allocate payments against tax or penalty liabilities.
- User dashboard provides a consolidated view of liabilities, overdue amounts, and payment history.
Key takeaway: EmaraTax offers a streamlined, digital-first payment process, ensuring compliance and transparency in settling Corporate Tax dues.
Related links: Tax Advisory Services
UAE Tax Procedures Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 28 of 2022, superseded Oct 2024) Federal Decree-Law No. 28 of 20…
UAE Tax Procedures Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 28 of 2022 – superseded Oct 2024)
This law (effective 1 March 2023, replaced in Oct 2024) governed the procedural framework for all UAE taxes. It covered:Key Areas Covered:
- Taxpayer obligations: record-keeping, timely registration, accurate returns, and payment.
- FTA powers: audits, assessments, penalties, and enforcement.
- Legal safeguards: taxpayer rights, dispute resolution, and appeals.
Key takeaway: Understanding the principles of this law is vital for compliance teams, as many provisions carry over into the new framework.
Related links: VAT Consultancy Services | Tax Advisory Services
Private Clarifications – FTA Guide (July 2025) Private-Clarifications-EN-24-07…
Private Clarifications – FTA Guide (July 2025)
The FTA now allows businesses to request private clarifications for specific tax
scenarios that are not covered by public guidance.
Highlights of the Process:
- Requests must be submitted via EmaraTax, with supporting documents and a fee.
- Clarifications are binding only on the applicant, provided the facts are accurate.
- Fees may be refunded if the request is rejected for reasons beyond the applicant’s control.
- Clarifications can be withdrawn or invalidated if facts change, are misrepresented, or if legislation updates.
- They can also be superseded by new FTA publications.
Key takeaway: Private clarifications provide certainty for businesses with complex transactions,
but they are case-specific and non-transferable.
Public Clarification: Aggregate FS & Audit for Tax Groups (Aug 2025) CTP007-Aggregate-Financial-Stat…
Public Clarification: Aggregate FS & Audit for Tax Groups (Aug 2025)
This clarification expands on FTA Decision No. 7 of 2025, explaining how to prepare and audit Aggregated Financial Statements (FS) for Tax Groups.Requirements:
- Statements must be in AED, prepared annually, with all members aligned to the same financial year.
- Must use uniform accounting policies across all members.
- Audits required under ISA standards.
- Aggregated FS differ from consolidated FS (used in accounting) as they are designed specifically for Corporate Tax assessment.
Key takeaway: Aggregated FS are a tax-specific compliance requirement, distinct from consolidated financial reporting under IFRS.
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