FTA Audit 2026: 7 Things Dubai Businesses Get Wrong That Trigger an Inspection
FTA audit activity in Dubai increased 135 percent in 2024. Enforcement in 2026 is moving faster still. The Federal Tax Authority now holds two complete years of corporate tax returns alongside six years of VAT history. Its systems cross-reference every filing automatically. Every registered business in the UAE carries a live audit risk score — […]
EmaraTax Registration UAE: Who Must Register, Deadlines & the AED 10,000 Penalty (2026)
EmaraTax registration in the UAE is now a legal requirement for every business — and the FTA is already applying the AED 10,000 penalty for failing to comply. It has nothing to do with how much tax you owe, whether your business is profitable, or whether you operate in a free zone. If your business […]
How to Claim Your UAE VAT Refund in 2026 Before the 5-Year Deadline
In 2026, the UAE’s tax landscape has entered a period of strict enforcement. Under Federal Decree-Law No. (16) and No. (17) of 2025, which took effect on January 1, 2026, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has introduced a hard 5-year statute of limitations on VAT refund claims. For businesses and individuals with unclaimed tax credits […]
