Legal Table:
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Built for UAE lawyers, accountants, tax consultants, auditors, and compliance professionals.

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
Amending certain Provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 On Value Added Tax
In force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
2
The Taxation of Corporations and Businesses
In force (amended)
President of the UAE
Effective Date
3
Excise Tax
In force (amended)
President of the UAE
Effective Date
4
The Tax Procedures
In force (amended)
President of the UAE
Effective Date
5
Amending certain Provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 On Taxation of Corporations and Businesses
In force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
6
Commercial Companies
In force (amended)
President of the UAE
Effective Date
7
The Value Added Tax
In force (amended)
President of the UAE
Effective Date
8
Amending Certain Provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. 28 of 2022 On Tax Procedures
In force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
9
Combating Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Proliferation Financing
In force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
10
Regarding the Central Bank, Regulation of Financial Institutions and Activities, and Insurance Business
In force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
11
Amending Certain Provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. 7 of 2017 On Excise Tax
In force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
12
Amending Certain Provisions of Dubai Decree No. 3 of 2022 Establishing the Financial Markets Enforcement Committee of the Emirate of Dubai
In force
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
13
Forming the Financial Markets Law Enforcement Committee in the Emirate of Dubai
In force
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
14
Ratifying the Amendments to the Unified Customs System (Law) of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and its Executive Regulations
In force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
15
Ratifying the Unified Customs System Law of the Gulf Cooperation Council and its Executive Regulations
In force (amended)
President of the UAE
Effective Date
16
Regarding “Know Your Client” Digital Platform
In force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
17
Amending Certain provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses
In force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
18
Social Support and Empowerment
In force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
19
Amending Some Provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. 28 of 2022 on Tax Procedures
In force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
20
Amending certain provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 Regarding Value Added Tax (VAT)
In force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
21
The Collection of Debts of Federal Entities
In force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
22
Regarding the Regulation of Employment Relationships
In force (amended)
President of the UAE
Effective Date
23
Amending Some Provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2018 on Combating Money Laundering Crimes and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and the Financing of Illegal Organisations
In force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
24
Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Illegal Organizations
Not in force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
25
Concerning Pension and Social Security
In force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
26
Concerning the Regulations of Public Welfare Association
In force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
27
Amending Certain Provisions of the Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses
In force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
28
Central Bank & Organization of Financial Institutions and Activities Law
Not in force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
29
Regulating the Auditing and Accounting Professions
In force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
30
Regulating Competition
In force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
31
Finance Lease
In force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
32
Establishing the Family Companies Centre in the Emirate of Dubai
In force
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
33
Amending certain Provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 On Value Added Tax
In force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
34
Concerning Unemployment Insurance Scheme
In force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
35
Amend certain provisions of Federal Decree-law No. 20 of 2018
In force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
36
The Commodities Subject to Non-Proliferation
In force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
37
The Establishment of the Federal Tax Authority
In force (amended)
President of the UAE
Effective Date
38
Regarding Foreign Direct Investment
Not in force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
39
Regarding Netting
Not in force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
40
Bankruptcy
Not in force
President of the UAE
Effective Date