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14 Jul 2026 VAT

Private Clarifications#

Published by the Federal Tax Authority as a PDF on its guides, references and public clarifications page. Read the original before acting on it.

Official source: FTA — VAT guides, references & public clarifications
10 Jul 2026 VAT

Leaving a VAT tax group: FTA Directive No. 2 of 2026 applies from today#

A member that exits a tax group but stays VAT-registered now follows a set order for output and input tax adjustments, including capital assets still inside their adjustment period. If you left a group this year, re-check the return you already filed.

Official source: Federal Tax Authority: Legislation (Directive on Tax Transactions No. 2 of 2026, published 10 July 2026) Our guide: What changes, with worked examples