UAE announces new VAT exemption from January 1

UAE announces new VAT exemption from January 1

The UAE’s Ministry of Finance (MOF) on Thursday said director services undertaken by natural persons serving as members of boards at entities and institutions across the UAE will not be subject to value-added tax (VAT) from January 1, 2023. Meanwhile, VAT will still...
FTA set to launch EmaraTax on December 5

FTA set to launch EmaraTax on December 5

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) on Sunday confirmed its intention to launch the EmaraTax platform on December 5 and said migration to the new platform will commence from November 30. In a statement, the authority said it planned migration to EmaraTax to coincide with...
UAE: New payment method announced for tax liabilities

UAE: New payment method announced for tax liabilities

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced that it will be discontinuing the use of the eDirham system in paying taxes as of today, October 30, 2022, replacing it with Magnati, the smart payment option from First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB). Magnati provides advanced software...
UAE: Changes to VAT provisions announces

UAE: Changes to VAT provisions announces

The UAE Ministry of Finance announced amendments to some provisions of the Federal Decree Law No. 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax (VAT), which will be effective from January 1, 2023. Under the changes, registered individuals who make taxable supplies will be allowed...