Executive Regulation of Federal Decree Law No 8 of 2017 and its amendments

The executive regulation of Federal Decree Law No 8 of 2017 has been amended to reflect changes in VAT regulations. These amendments are crucial for ensuring compliance with the latest VAT requirements.

What firms should do

Update VAT compliance processes to align with the amended regulations.

Regulator: Federal Tax Authority
Type: Regulations Amendment
Status: Enacted
Published: 10 Sept 2026
Takes effect: 1 Sept 2026
Topic: VAT
Impact: High

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