The Federal Tax Authority (“FTA”) is the government entity responsible for the administration, collection, and enforcement of federal taxes in the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”).1 The following federal taxes apply in the UAE:
- Excise Tax – introduced with effect from 1 October 2017
- VAT – introduced with effect from 1 January 2018…
Source: Orbitax
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