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UAE Issues Decision No. 13 of 2026 on Supplier Verification for VAT Recovery

The UAE Federal Tax Authority has issued Decision No. 13 of 2026, establishing mandatory supplier verification rules for input VAT recovery. Effective 1 October 2026, taxable businesses must perform due diligence on suppliers and transactions exceeding specific thresholds. Non-compliance gives tax authorities the right to deny input VAT recovery claims.

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UAE Issues New VAT Rules on Supplier Verification Before Input Tax Recovery

The UAE Federal Tax Authority has issued FTA Decision No. 13 of 2026, establishing mandatory supplier due-diligence rules for input VAT recovery. Taking effect on 1 October 2026, the framework requires businesses to verify supplier identities and transactions against designated risk thresholds. Failure to maintain these records grants tax authorities the right to reject input VAT recovery claims.

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