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EmaraTax Guide for Business Owners

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EmaraTax (eservices.tax.gov.ae) is the FTA portal for VAT and Corporate Tax registration, returns, and payments. You need UAE Pass, a valid licence, MOA/AOA, signatory ID, and bank IBAN — VAT and CT require separate TRN applications.

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Before you apply

Use our TRN Readiness Checker to confirm documents. Incomplete applications delay approval by weeks.

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Last verified: 27 ഓഗസ്റ്റ് 2026

Fees and rules traced to official UAE authorities. KPM Global review cadence: monthly or on FTA/GDRFA updates.

Official source basis

Federal Tax Authority (tax.gov.ae) public guidance. KPM Global simplified this for business owners — not a substitute for official FTA advice or EmaraTax records.

Fees & rules last reviewed: 27 August 2026

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Often 5–20 business days if documents are complete.

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