The UAE’s tax framework has entered a new stage of maturity, with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) reporting one of the world’s highest levels of corporate tax compliance alongside a sharp increase in registrations across all tax categories.
By September’s end, corporate tax registrations had exceeded 651,000, reflecting strong engagement with the UAE’s progressive tax system designed to enhance fiscal stability and economic competitiveness.
During August and September, the FTA processed AED115.4 million (USD 31.4 million) in VAT refunds for newly built residential properties, showcasing improvements in operational efficiency and service delivery.
The latest results underscore the robustness of the UAE’s legislative and procedural systems, as well as the success of the nation’s digital transformation agenda. This progress is being driven by the Ministry of Finance and the FTA under the leadership of Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance of the UAE, and Chairman of the FTA Board.
The FTA credited the rise in compliance to the EmaraTax digital platform, which efficiently manages thousands of transactions each day.
Corporate tax filings and payments have been processed smoothly, even during peak activity, demonstrating the platform’s scalability and reliability.
Additionally, the FTA’s call centre continues to offer prompt and dependable support to taxpayers, while the Zero Digital Bureaucracy initiative is streamlining administrative processes and eliminating unnecessary procedures across all service touchpoints.
