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A comprehensive selection of current legislative acts relevant to accountants and auditors in the UAE, including Federal Laws, Cabinet Decisions, FTA standards, and practical guidance on VAT and Corporate Tax. The list is structured around real-world needs in tax accounting, audit, compliance, and financial reporting, making it easy to locate applicable provisions and access official source links. This resource is valuable for CFOs, chief accountants, auditors, tax advisors, and business owners operating in the UAE who need to ensure accurate and compliant financial practices.
Name
Status
Issuing Authority
Effective Date
1
Taxation of Family Foundations
In force
FTA
Effective Date
2
UAE Electronic Invoicing Guidelines
In force (amended)
MOF
Effective Date
3
The Implementation of the Electronic Invoicing System
In force (amended)
MOF
Effective Date
4
Amending certain provisions of Ministerial Decision No. 244 of 2025 on the Implementation of the Electronic Invoicing System
In force
MOF
Effective Date
5
Clarification of the terms "director" and "officer" for the purpose of payments to Connected Persons under Article 36 of the Corporate Tax Law
In force
FTA
Effective Date
6
Dubai Customs Customer Guide Booklet
In force
Dubai Customs
Effective Date
7
Amending certain Provisions of Ministerial Decision No. 64 of 2025 Concerning the Criteria for Accepting and Accrediting Service Providers in Accordance with the E-Invoicing System
In force
MOF
Effective Date
8
Issuing the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. 30 of 2024 concerning the “Know Your Customer” (KYC) Digital Platform
In force
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date
9
Concerning the Regulations on Administrative Violations and Penalties for Acts that Violate the Provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. 30 of 2024 on the ‘Know Your Customer’ (KYC) Digital Platform and its Executive Regulations
In force
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date
10
Concerning the Criteria for Accepting and Accrediting Service Providers in Accordance with the E-Invoicing System
In force (amended)
MOF
Effective Date
11
The Executive Regulation of Federal Decree-Law No. 28 of 2022 on Tax Procedures
In force (amended)
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date
12
Amending certain provisions of Cabinet Decision No. 74 of 2023 concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. 28 of 2022 on Tax Procedures
In force
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date
13
The Implementation of Certain Provisions of Cabinet Decision No. 215 of 2025 on R&D Tax Credit for the Purposes of Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses
In force
MOF
Effective Date
14
The Authority’s Policy on Issuing Clarifications and Directives
Not in force
FTA
Effective Date
15
Document: UAE Electronic Invoice Mandatory Fields
In force
MOF
Effective Date
16
Regarding the imposition of definitiveanti-dumping duties against GCC imports of electric accumulators, including separators therefor, whether or not rectangular (including square) -lead acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, originating in or exported from the People s Republic of China and Malaysia
In force
Ministry of Foreign Trade
Effective Date
17
Procedures for Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Illicit Organizations
In force
Central Bank
Effective Date
18
Standards, Controls and Procedures for Dealing with Shortage Within the Designated Zone due to the Natural Characteristics of Excise Goods
In force (amended)
FTA
Effective Date
19
Amending certain provisions of Federal Tax Authority Decision No. 6 of 2025 concerning standards, controls and procedures for dealing with shortages within the designated zone resulting from the natural characteristics of excise goods
In force
FTA
Effective Date
20
Exempting Certain Sports Entities from Corporate Tax for the Purposes of Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 On Taxation of Corporations and Businesses
In force
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date
21
Implementation of a tiered-volumetric model of Excise Tax for Sweetened Drinks
In force
FTA
Effective Date
22
Regarding the Tax Credit for Research and Development for the Purposes of Federal Decision-Law No. 47 of 2022 on Taxation of Corporations and Businesses
In force
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date
23
Additional Cases where Excise Tax Paid on Excise Goods may be Deducted and Controls for such Deduction
In force
FTA
Effective Date
24
The Mechanism for Calculating the Percentage of Sugar and Other Sweeteners in Concentrates, Powders, Gels, and Extracts for which no Guidelines are Available or where the Guidelines were Proven Inaccurate
In force
FTA
Effective Date
25
Amending Certain Provisions of Dubai Administrative Decision No. 46 of 2025 Establishing a Committee to Examine Objections to Taxes and Fines Imposed on Foreign Banks
In force
Dubai Department of Finance
Effective Date
26
The Exchange of Information upon Request for Tax Purposes
In force
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date
27
The Specification of a Competent Authority for the Purposes of Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025 Regarding Qualifying Activities and Excluded Activities for the Purposes of Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses
In force
MOF
Effective Date
28
The Conditions to Decline the Refund of Residual Amounts
In force
FTA
Effective Date
29
Excise Goods, Tax Rates or Amounts Imposed on Excise Goods, and the Methods of Calculating the Excise Price
In force
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date
30
Regulations for Suspending Social Support for those who do not Comply with the Empowerment Programme
In force
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date
31
The Executive Regulation of the Federal Decree-Law No. 7 of 2017 on Excise Tax
In force (amended)
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date
32
Amending certain provisions of Cabinet Decision No. 37 of 2017 Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. 7 of 2017 On Excise Tax
In force
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date
33
The Fees for the Services Provided by the Federal Tax Authority
In force (amended)
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date
34
Amending certain provisions of Cabinet Decision No. 57 of 2025 concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. 23 of 2024 concerning Social Support and Empowerment
In force
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date
35
The Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. 23 of 2024 On Social Support and Empowerment
In force (amended)
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date
36
Amending Certain Provisions of Cabinet Decision No. 65 of 2020 Concerning Fees for Services Provided by the Federal Tax Authority
In force
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date
37
The Application of the Reverse Charge Mechanism to the Trade in Scrap Metal between Registrants in the State for Value Added Tax Purposes
In force
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date
38
The Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. 10 of 2025 On Combating Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Proliferation Financing
In force
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date
39
The Violations and Administrative Penalties Resulting from Violation of the Legislation Regulating the Electronic Invoicing System
In force
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date
40
Administrative Penalties for Violations of Tax Laws in the UAE
In force (amended)
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date