FTA Directive No. 4 of 2026: When Do Fees and Charges Follow the Life Insurance VAT Exemption? — The Bundling Test Explained
On 14 July 2026, the Federal Tax Authority issued the Directive on Tax Transactions No. 4 of 2026, addressing a question that has generated inconsistent practice across the UAE insurance market — and kept financial advisory services in UAE fielding client queries — since VAT was introduced: when do the fees and charges levied under […]
FTA Directive No. 3 of 2026: How to Convert Digital Currency Values into UAE Dirham for VAT — The Three-Platform Average Method Explained
On 14 July 2026, the Federal Tax Authority issued the Directive on Tax Transactions No. 3 of 2026, prescribing — for the first time, and a development tax consultants in UAE have been anticipating for some time — a mandatory mechanism for converting the value of digital currencies into UAE Dirham for VAT Tax Return […]
FTA Directive No. 2 of 2026: Who Adjusts the VAT After You Leave the Tax Group? — The Adjustment Follows the Person, Not the TRN
On 8 July 2026, the Federal Tax Authority issued the Directive on Tax Transactions No. 2 of 2026, resolving one of the most persistent operational questions in UAE VAT group practice — and one vat consultants in Dubai field often: when a member exits a Tax Group and a credit note, price reduction, or expense […]
FTA Directive No. 1 of 2026: Court-Appointed Judicial Experts Are Making Taxable Supplies — VAT Registration and Compliance Now Beyond Doubt
On 8 July 2026, the Federal Tax Authority issued the Directive on Tax Transactions No. 1 of 2026, settling a question that has quietly divided the UAE’s expert-witness community — and one that uae vat consultants field regularly — since 2018: are the services of a court-appointed judicial expert subject to VAT? Many experts — […]
Financial Advisory Services in UAE: The 2026 VAT Refund Deadline Businesses Must Act On
Financial advisory services in UAE have never been more critical for businesses managing tax compliance than they are right now. Effective from 1 January 2026, the UAE introduced a statutory five-year limitation period for VAT refund claims, with a transitional deadline requiring businesses to act before 31 December 2026. For finance leaders, CFOs, and business […]
VAT Audit in UAE: What FTA Auditors Check and How to Be Ready
A VAT audit in UAE is no longer a distant possibility for registered businesses. The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has significantly enhanced its compliance monitoring capabilities, using data analytics and risk-based selection to identify businesses that require closer examination. Filing accurate VAT returns is essential, but it is no longer sufficient on its own. Businesses […]
UAE Ratifies Amendment to the GCC Unified VAT Agreement
TSAC’s UAE VAT consultants break down Federal Decree No. 56 of 2026 , What changed in the GCC VAT Agreement and what UAE businesses must do now.
How AI Is Transforming VAT Consultancy Services in Dubai
Artificial intelligence is changing how businesses manage financial compliance across the UAE. For companies in the region, this shift has a direct and measurable impact on vat consultancy services in dubai. AI tools now automate repetitive tasks, reduce filing errors, and flag compliance risks in real time. Businesses no longer need to rely on manual […]
What Every Dubai Business Must Know About VAT Consultancy
Introduction VAT compliance isn’t optional — it’s a legal requirement for businesses operating in the UAE. Since VAT was introduced at 5% in January 2018, many businesses in Dubai have faced challenges with registration, return filings, and FTA audits. Getting it wrong can lead to heavy penalties. That’s where professional VAT consultancy services in Dubai […]
VAT Profit Margin Scheme in UAE: Complete Guide
The VAT Profit Margin Scheme is an optional special arrangement for reselling Eligible Goods and goods where Input Tax recovery was blocked under Article 53 of the VAT Executive Regulation. It enables Resellers to calculate VAT based on the Profit Margin instead of the full value of the Goods, preventing cascading of VAT on value […]