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Federal Tax Authority Amends Administrative Penalties for Tax Violations

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

Registrants are advised to review the new decision and take advantage of its benefits. The authority has called on registrants to benefit from the advantages of the new decision, which includes reduced penalties for certain violations.

Update note

Who should read this

Taxpayers and registrants should immediately review this decision to understand its implications and benefits.

Directly affected

taxpayersregistrants

Key facts

  • The decision amends administrative penalties for tax violations
  • The new decision aims to encourage tax compliance
  • Registrants can benefit from reduced penalties for certain violations
  • The decision is now in force
  • Taxpayers are advised to review the new decision and comply with tax legislation

What this means for you

Taxpayers should review the new decision and take advantage of its benefits to avoid or reduce penalties for non-compliance.

Directly affected: taxpayers, registrants

Action items

  1. Review the new decision and understand its implications
  2. Ensure compliance with tax legislation to avoid penalties
  3. Take advantage of reduced penalties for certain violations
  4. Consult with a tax advisor to understand the benefits and implications of the new decision

Litigation impact

This decision may impact pending or future tax litigation, and taxpayers should seek advice on how to navigate the new penalties regime. The decision may also affect the outcome of tax disputes and enforcement actions.

Source

Federal Tax Authority — News
https://tax.gov.ae/en/media.centre/news/federal.tax.authority.announces.entry.into.force.of.the.decision.amending.administrative.penalties.imposed.for.violations.of.tax.legislation.and.calls.on.registrants.to.benefit.from.the.advantages.of.the.new.decision.aspx
Original-source date: — · Captured: 2026-06-20T08:00Z

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The Federal Tax Authority has announced the entry into force of a decision amending administrative penalties imposed for violations of tax legislation and calls on registrants to benefit from the advantages of the new decision.

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: 20 June 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Federal Tax Authority Amends Administrative Penalties for Tax Violations” change?

Registrants are advised to review the new decision and take advantage of its benefits. The authority has called on registrants to benefit from the advantages of the new decision, which includes reduced penalties for certain violations.

Who is affected by this update?

taxpayers, registrants

What should affected businesses do now?

Review the new decision and understand its implications. Ensure compliance with tax legislation to avoid penalties. Take advantage of reduced penalties for certain violations. Consult with a tax advisor to understand the benefits and implications of the new decision.

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