The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) conducted 176,000 market inspection visits in 2025, marking an 89% year-on-year increase. This surge in inspections highlights the FTA's commitment to ensuring tax compliance and combating tax evasion in the UAE.
Who should read this
Businesses with tax obligations in the UAE should immediately review their tax compliance procedures.
Directly affected
Key facts
- 176,000 market inspection visits conducted in 2025
- 89% year-on-year increase in inspections
- FTA's efforts to ensure tax compliance and combat tax evasion
- Increase in inspections demonstrates FTA's commitment to tax enforcement
- FTA's market inspection visits aim to verify tax compliance and detect tax evasion
What this means for you
Businesses in the UAE should ensure they are tax compliant to avoid penalties and fines, as the FTA intensifies its inspections and enforcement efforts.
Directly affected: taxpayers, businesses
Action items
- Review tax compliance procedures and ensure accuracy of tax returns
- Verify tax registration and licensing requirements
- Ensure proper record-keeping and documentation of tax-related transactions
Litigation impact
The increase in market inspections may lead to more tax-related disputes and litigation, highlighting the importance of ensuring tax compliance and seeking professional advice to mitigate potential risks.
Source
Federal Tax Authority — News
https://tax.gov.ae/en/media.centre/news/federal.tax.authority.conducted.176000.market.inspection.visits.in.2025.up.89.yearonyear.aspx
Original-source date: — · Captured: 2026-06-20T08:00Z
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