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Federal Tax Authority to Develop National Competencies

By Noura Lawyers · UAE Law Update · Federal · 2 min read

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced plans to develop national competencies in the tax agent profession. This initiative aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of tax agents in the UAE, ultimately improving the overall tax system. The FTA will work with relevant stakeholders to achieve this goal.

Update note

Who should read this

Tax agents and consultants should immediately review the FTA's plans

Directly affected

tax agentsconsultantsbusinesses

Key facts

  • The FTA will develop national competencies in the tax agent profession
  • The initiative aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of tax agents
  • The FTA will work with relevant stakeholders to achieve this goal
  • The development of national competencies will improve the overall tax system
  • The FTA held a Customer Council in Dubai to discuss the plans
  • The council brought together tax agents, consultants, and other stakeholders

What this means for you

Tax agents and consultants in the UAE should expect enhanced training and development opportunities to improve their skills and knowledge, leading to a more efficient tax system.

Directly affected: tax agents, consultants, businesses

Action items

  1. Review the FTA's plans for developing national competencies
  2. Enhance skills and knowledge to meet new competency standards
  3. Engage with the FTA and relevant stakeholders to provide feedback

Litigation impact

The development of national competencies may impact tax-related disputes and litigation, as tax agents and consultants will be expected to demonstrate enhanced skills and knowledge. This may lead to more efficient resolution of tax disputes.

Source

Federal Tax Authority — News
https://tax.gov.ae/en/media.centre/news/federal.tax.authority.highlights.plans.to.develop.national.competencies.in.the.tax.agent.profession.at.customer.council.in.dubai.aspx
Original-source date: — · Captured: 2026-06-29T09:05Z

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The Federal Tax Authority Highlights Plans to Develop National Competencies in the Tax Agent Profession at Customer Council in Dubai

This update is generated from a public regulator publication and reviewed under the firm's automated editorial quality gate. General information only — it does not constitute legal advice. For advice on a specific matter, please contact us. Last updated: 29 June 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Federal Tax Authority to Develop National Competencies” change?

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced plans to develop national competencies in the tax agent profession. This initiative aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of tax agents in the UAE, ultimately improving the overall tax system. The FTA will work with relevant stakeholders to achieve this goal.

Who is affected by this update?

tax agents, consultants, businesses

What should affected businesses do now?

Review the FTA's plans for developing national competencies. Enhance skills and knowledge to meet new competency standards. Engage with the FTA and relevant stakeholders to provide feedback.

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