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Last update: 25 October 2026 Sources last checked: 31 Oct 2026, 04:00 GST 14 updates tracked

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11 Aug 2026 FTA

Federal Tax Authority and Dubai Police Seize 3.5 Million Non-Compliant Excise Goods Packages#

“The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced that inspection campaigns carried out in cooperation with the General Department of Criminal Investigation of Dubai Police during the first half of 2026 resulted in the seizure of 3,587,315 non-compliant packages…”

Official source: Federal Tax Authority
5 Aug 2026 FTA

Number of Retail Outlets Connected to Digital Tourist VAT Refund System Reaches More Than 19,300#

“Abu Dhabi, 5 August 2026: The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has confirmed that the Digital Tourist VAT Refund System continues to expand across the UAE, delivering strong operational results during the first half of 2026.”

Official source: Federal Tax Authority Our guide: VAT Refund Claim Rejected in the UAE: Why and What to Resubmit
3 Aug 2026 FTA

FTA Confirms Taxable Persons Eligible for the Small Business Relief Must Submit Simplified Corporate Tax Returns Within Prescribed Legal Deadline#

“Abu Dhabi, 3 August 2026: The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has emphasised that Taxable Persons eligible for the Small Business Relief must continue to fulfil all their obligations under the Corporate Tax Law for each tax period. These obligations include registering for Corporate…”

Official source: Federal Tax Authority Our guide: UAE Small Business Relief 2029: Who Qualifies and What to File
21 Jul 2026 FTA

AED 353.5 Million Refunded to 4,000 UAE Nationals for Building New Residences in First Half of 2026#

“Abu Dhabi, July 21, 2026: The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) confirmed a significant increase in the number of beneficiaries of the VAT Refund Scheme for UAE Nationals Building New Residences in the first half of 2026.”

Official source: Federal Tax Authority Our guide: E-Invoicing for UAE Businesses Under AED 50 Million: 2027 Dates