Legal Table:
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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
41
Amending Law No. 2 of 2022 On the Regulation of Public-Private Partnerships in the Emirate of Ajman
In force
Ruler of Ajman
Effective Date
42
Corporate Tax on Companies Involved in Extractive and Non-Extractive Natural Resources in the Emirate of Sharjah
In force
Ruler of Sharjah
Effective Date
43
Combating Terrorism Offences
In force (amended)
President of the UAE
Effective Date
44
Taxation of Foreign Banks Operating in the Emirate of Dubai
In force
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
45
Promulgating the Pensions and Social Security Law
In force (amended)
President of the UAE
Effective Date
46
Common Reporting Standard Law
In force (amended)
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
47
Non Profit Incorporated Organisations Law
In force (amended)
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
48
DIFC Companies Law
In force
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
49
Establishing Dubai Chambers
In force
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
50
The Governance of Family Businesses in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi
In force
Ruler of Abu Dhabi
Effective Date
51
Concerning the Tax Procedures
Not in force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
52
Establishing the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority
In force
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
53
The Rights of Senior Emiratis
In force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
54
The Rules and Certificates of Origin
In force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
55
The Regulation of the Audit Profession
Not in force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
56
The Social Security
In force (amended)
President of the UAE
Effective Date
57
The Volunteer Work
In force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
58
WAQF (Endowment)
In force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
59
Establishing the Financial Audit Authority
In force
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
60
Regarding the Regulation of Electronic Documents and Signatures in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah
In force
Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah
Effective Date
61
Commercial Companies
Not in force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
62
Regarding Supervision of Import / Export and Transit of Rough Diamonds
In force (amended)
President of the UAE
Effective Date
63
Amending certain Provisions of Federal Law No. 7 of 1999 Promulgating the Pension and Social Insurance Law
In force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
64
Regarding Criminalization of Money Laundering
Not in force
President of the UAE
Effective Date
65
The Executive Regulation of the Federal Decree-Law No. 7 of 2017 on Excise Tax
In force (amended)
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date
66
The Fees for the Services Provided by the Federal Tax Authority
In force (amended)
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date
67
The Violations and Administrative Penalties Resulting from Violation of the Legislation Regulating the Electronic Invoicing System
In force
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date
68
Administrative Penalties for Violations of Tax Laws in the UAE
Not in force
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date
69
The Executive Regulation of the Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 Regarding Value Added Tax
In force (amended)
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date
70
Excise Goods, Excise Tax Rates and the Methods of Calculating the Excise Price
In force (amended)
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date
71
Exempting Certain Persons from Corporate Tax for the Purposes of Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 On the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses
In force
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date
72
Qualifying Investment Funds and Qualifying Limited Partnerships  for the Purposes of Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses
In force
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date
73
Determination of a Non-Resident Person’s Nexus in the State for the Purposes of Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses
In force
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date
74
The Imposition of Top-Up Tax on Multinational Organizations
In force
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date
75
The Application of the Reverse Charge Mechanism on Precious Metals and Gemstones among those registered in the State for VAT purposes
In force
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date
76
Regulating the offences and administrative penalties to be imposed on violators of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing procedures under the supervision of the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Economy
In force
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date
77
Amending some provisions of Cabinet Decision No. 75 of 2023 on the Administrative Penalties for Violations Related to the Application of Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses
In force
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date
78
The Administrative Penalties for Violations Related to the Application of Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses
In force (amended)
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date
79
Concerning the Administrative Penalties Imposed on Violators of the Provisions of Cabinet Decision No. 109 of 2023 Concerning the Regulation of Real Beneficiary Procedures
In force
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date
80
Regulating the Beneficial Owner Procedures
In force
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date