Lexara Weekly · 24 Aug 2026 – 30 Aug 2026

Federal Tax Authority Dominates with Excise and VAT Clarifications

This week, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) was notably more active than usual, issuing four items compared to its average of 2.7 per week. The FTA's focus was on excise pricing for tobacco products and VAT clarifications, indicating a concentrated effort on tax regulation updates. No other authorities exceeded their typical activity levels, with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), Ministry of Economy (MOE), Abu Dhabi Global Market Registration Authority (ADGM-RA), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), and Dubai International Financial Centre Registrar of Companies (DIFC-ROC) all remaining at or below their recent averages. The week's publications suggest a targeted regulatory approach by the FTA, with a clear emphasis on refining tax-related procedures and guidelines. Overall, it was a routine week for other regulatory bodies, with no significant deviations from their usual activity patterns.

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