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UAE Reminds Businesses to Submit Excise Tax Returns by November 16

The UAE Federal Tax Authority has issued an official reminder for businesses registered for excise tax to file their October returns by November 16, 2026. Filings and payments must be completed through the EmaraTax digital platform. Meeting the deadline is necessary to prevent statutory late-filing administrative penalties.

Published Source: Arabian Business
Issuing authority
Federal Tax Authority
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Publication date
November 5, 2026
Effective date
November 16, 2026
Stage
Final rule
Illustration: A modern corporate office desk in Dubai with financial paperwork, a laptop displaying tax filing portals, and UAE dirham currency notes
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The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued an official notice reminding taxable corporate entities of their upcoming filing commitments, Arabian Business reported.

Businesses registered for excise tax across the UAE must submit their October tax returns and settle all outstanding liabilities by November 16, 2026.

Regulators emphasized that timely submission is critical to avoiding statutory administrative penalties linked to late declarations and default payments.

Taxable entities are required to complete both their filing declarations and payment transfers online through the official EmaraTax digital platform.

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