The VAT Consultant highlights the growing need for expert tax advisory in the UAE as stricter VAT registration rules and a new corporate tax regime take effect. New penalty regimes effective 14 April 2026 and a surge in Federal Tax Authority audit activity underscore the importance of proactive compliance. The firm offers assessment, strategic planning, and ongoing monitoring to help businesses navigate these changes.
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Times of India · 8 days ago
UAE will roll out a national e-invoicing system in 2026‑27, moving from paper to structured digital invoices. The pilot starts July 2026, with mandatory phases for high‑revenue businesses in January 2027, all VAT‑registered firms by July 2027, and B2G transactions from October 2027. Non‑compliance can trigger fines up to AED 5,000 per month.
LinkedIn Article by Skill Quotient · 17 days ago
The article discusses how governments across the GCC, Europe and Asia are moving toward real‑time clearance and continuous transaction control (CTC) models for e‑invoicing, with the UAE accelerating adoption of PEPPOL and FTA‑aligned reporting. It highlights that by 2026 CFOs will need new roles such as Tax Data Engineers to manage structured tax data pipelines and real‑time compliance. The piece outlines the operational shift from manual reconciliation to data‑oriented finance functions and the importance of interoperable e‑invoicing systems.
LinkedIn · 26 days ago
The UAE Peppol Testbed has been upgraded to support service providers preparing for accreditation. Two new inbound test cases – invalid PINT AE invoices due to Schematron and syntax errors – have been added, along with an updated UAE Tax Data Document (TDD) version 1.0.1. Service providers must return a negative Message Level Response and submit a UAE Tax Data Status (TDS) to the Federal Tax Authority Access Point.
GulfNews · about 1 month ago
The UAE will shift VAT responsibility for scrap‑metal transactions from sellers to buyers on 14 January 2026. Under the new reverse‑charge mechanism, buyers must declare their purchase purpose and registration, while sellers must retain these declarations and note the reverse‑charge on invoices. The change aims to curb fraud and improve compliance in the scrap‑metal sector.
PwC · about 1 month ago
The UAE Ministry of Finance’s Cabinet Decision No. 153 of 2025 introduces a reverse‑charge mechanism for the local supply of scrap metal between VAT‑registered persons, shifting VAT accounting from suppliers to recipients. Effective 14 January 2026, the rule excludes zero‑rated export supplies and requires written declarations and proper documentation to avoid liability.
Federal Tax Authority (UAE) · about 1 month ago
The UAE Federal Tax Authority announced key updates to VAT and excise tax regulations, including new service fee amendments effective 1 January 2026, a final filing deadline of 28 January 2026 for VAT returns, and clarified requirements for conformity certificates and a tiered volumetric model for sweetened drinks.