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Last update: 25 October 2026 Sources last checked: 31 Oct 2026, 04:00 GST 4 updates tracked

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25 Oct 2026 FTA

Federal Tax Authority Calls on Persons Subject to e-Invoicing to Comply wit the Prescribed Legal Deadlines and Avoid Administrative Penalties#

“• Persons subject to the e-Invoicing System with annual revenues of AED 50 million and above must appoint an Accredited Service Provider by 30 October 2026 and implement the e-Invoicing System by 1 January 2027.”

Official source: Federal Tax Authority Our guide: UAE E-Invoicing 2026: Deadlines, Penalties and October Changes
22 Oct 2026 FTA

Building on the Authority’s efforts to foster a culture of constructive community dialogue and enhance tax awareness#

“His Excellency Abdulaziz Al Mulla, Director General of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), called on customers and members of society concerned with the tax system to share their ideas and suggestions for the sustainable development of the Authority’s services. This would support…”

Official source: Federal Tax Authority
20 Oct 2026 FTA

Federal Tax Authority Launches World’s First-of-Its-Kind AI-Powered Digital Platform for Tourist Tax Refunds#

“The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched a new, integrated digital platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI) for Value Added Tax (VAT) refunds to tourists, the latest of its kind worldwide. The launch forms part of the FTA’s strategy to expand the adoption of AI…”

Official source: Federal Tax Authority
8 Oct 2026 FTA

Federal Tax Authority Issues New Guide on Scope and Registration for Top-up Tax on Multinational Enterprises#

“The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued a new Top-up Tax Guide on Scope and Registration, providing detailed guidance to support Multinational Enterprise (MNE) Groups in understanding the application of the Top-up Tax on Multinational Enterprises in the UAE and their…”

Official source: Federal Tax Authority