The UAE Digital Tax Stamp scheme for tobacco establishes accurate and effective control system, says Federal Tax Authority.
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Etisalat to charge five percent VAT on products and services
The move is in compliance with the Federal Decree-Law No 8 of 2017 issued by the government on the introduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) in the UAE.2 3014
UAE tax authority updates e-Services to ease customs clearance
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has revealed details of updates to its electronic services (e-Services) that have been designed to provide a greater number of facilities for customs clearance companies that operate under its approval.
Federal Tax Authority connects users with tax firms
UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has developed its e-services to include new features allowing taxable persons to link their accounts with an accredited tax agency.
UAE to combat fraud with new digital tax system
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced a new electronic tracking system, which uses digital tax stamps to ensure Excise Tax on tobacco products has been paid at an awareness meeting held in Dubai.
UAE has the world’s best integrated tax systems, says finance minister
The UAE has succeeded in establishing an integrated tax system that is now considered as one of the best in the world, said Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance.
UAE businesses can now file tax returns online
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has drawn out a four-step online procedure permitting businesses to submit their tax returns through …
Gulf firms getting accustomed to VAT filing: Tally
The new year was heralded as the onset of the VAT regime in the GCC. It is now a little …
UAE owns region’s most comprehensive electronic tax system
The UAE has the most comprehensive electronic tax system in the region, said the Federal Tax Authority, FTA, during an intrductory workshop it organised at the Department of Economic Development of Ras al-Khaimah.
Top 5 VAT tips for businesses in the GCC
We asked a range of Middle East-based experts about the top 5 need-to-know aspects of VAT adoption, to get a better understanding of the impact it is expected to have on IT infrastructures and processes across the GCC in years to come.
FTA debuts online platform to prepare UAE businesses for VAT
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched a new website aimed at providing businesses and consumers with a wealth of information on the upcoming introduction of excise tax and VAT in the UAE.