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UAE Tax Authority Issues Scope and Registration Guide for Multinational Top-Up Tax

The UAE Federal Tax Authority has issued a comprehensive guide detailing the scope and registration rules for the Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax. The regime applies to multinational enterprise groups with annual consolidated revenues of at least 750 million euros to ensure an effective tax rate of 15 percent. Businesses operating exclusively within the UAE are explicitly excluded regardless of turnover.

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Source: Emirates 24|7

UAE FTA Warns Businesses of AED 5,000 Monthly E-Invoicing Penalty

The UAE Federal Tax Authority has urged businesses to meet electronic invoicing deadlines to avoid an administrative fine of AED 5,000 per month. The authority stated that flexible mechanisms have been adopted to ease the compliance process. FTA continues to offer in-person and online workshops regarding system integration and EmaraTax activation.

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Source: Gulf News

UAE Mandates E-Invoicing Provider Contracting Deadline and Dh5,000 Monthly Penalties

The UAE Federal Tax Authority announced that businesses with annual revenues of Dh50 million or more must contract an accredited electronic invoicing service provider by October 30, 2026. Non-compliant firms face recurring monthly administrative penalties of Dh5,000. The measure prepares companies for the mandatory nationwide electronic invoicing rollout scheduled for January 1, 2027.

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