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Federal Tax Authority
Administers VAT, Corporate Tax and excise tax registration and filing in the UAE.
When would you need it?
Businesses that must or choose to register for VAT or Corporate Tax.
What it is responsible for
- VAT registration and returns
- Corporate Tax registration
- Tax residency certificates
Common transactions
- Corporate Tax registration
- VAT registration
- Tax residency certificate request
Documents commonly required
- Trade licence
- Owner and manager identification
- Financial information as requested
Typical process overview
- 01
Confirm the exact transaction and eligibility
- 02
Prepare and review the required documents
- 03
Submit through the official channel or an authorised centre
- 04
Follow up on approvals and collect the outcome
Fees and processing requirements depend on the specific transaction and current authority requirements.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-25Official source
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