The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) overseeing VAT in the UAE. It was established under Federal Law by Decree No. 13 of 2016. The authority takes charge of managing and collecting federal taxes and related fines, as well as distributing tax-generated revenues and applying the tax-related procedures in the UAE. FTA will work alongside with Ministry of Finance in its drive to achieve economic diversification in the UAE, with a focus on profits derived from non-oil sources. It will work towards enhancing the financial stability of the UAE, and will provide guidance and assistance to businesses and consumers to ensure they meet their liabilities and understand fully the application of taxation in the country.
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