UAE corporate tax: FTA to allow clarification requests on registration

UAE corporate tax: FTA to allow clarification requests on registration

Service could be accessed by filling and submitting requests along with the required supporting documents and paying the fees

By WAM Published: Sun 30 Jul 2023, 6:06 PM

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) will open up online requests for clarifications related to Corporate Tax registration via its EmaraTax digital tax services platform starting Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

In a press statement issued on Sunday, the Authority explained that the service could be accessed by filling and submitting a clarification request through the EmaraTax platform, along with the required supporting documents and paying the designated service fees.

The decision aims to support and encourage taxpayers subject to Corporate Tax to voluntarily comply with the Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses (the "Corporate Tax Law"), which applies to financial years beginning on or after 1st June, 2023.

The FTA has already opened registration for Corporate Tax for public joint-stock companies and resident private companies, in addition to launching an awareness campaign about procedures and requirements for Corporate Tax compliance.

The statement went on to specify individuals eligible to submit Private Clarification requests related to Corporate Tax registration on behalf of taxpayers. It noted that requests could be made by appointed Tax