Launch date of the new FTA online platform ‘’EMARATAX’’ is expected on 5 December 2022.

Further to the announcements by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) in the past weeks, FTA confirmed that the new platform EMARATAX will be launched on 5 December 2022. The new online platform aligns with the UAE Digital Government Strategy 2025 to leverage emerging technologies and build a solid digital infrastructure that serves the people and business community of the UAE. As part of this new implementation, taxpayers can join one of the daily EMARATAX webinars organized by the FTA in November.

The new online platform will enhance the way taxpayers can access various services the FTA provides. It is taxpayer centric, sustainable and scalable solution with fully optimized tax administration functionality.

The new system will provide a 360 degree view ensuring a seamless integration with all eco system players and will automate the administrative services and link-up with various Core Taxpayer services resulting in efficient operations and improved taxpayer satisfaction. This will enable FTA to achieve higher compliance and mitigate risks. The new platform will be integrated with other institutions and authorities such as Central Bank of the UAE, Customs, ICA etc. thereby streamlining services and improving tax payer’s experience.

Key Features:

Enhanced security feature:

In the new Emaratax platform, taxpayer can now login with registered email or using emirates id linked with UAE pass. It also enables two factor authentication when required using an OTP to login to the account.

New payment mechanism:

GIBAN and Unique Reference Number (6 Digits) must to be quoted with the exact amount when you make the payment, this new enhancement will avoid the possibility of payment against a wrong GIBAN.

Historical view and track of all your actions:

• My “Correspondence”:

The new platform allows the taxpayer to view all his correspondences with the FTA at one place. Further, all the certificates issued by the FTA will be available in this my correspondence section.

• My “Reports”:

A new section called “My Reports” enables to track status of all your applications submitted to the FTA.

VAT Return filing:

New feature to download excel version of VAT return which can be uploaded into the portal thereby eliminating the chances of network errors while manually filling the data online.

Simplified process for the Deregistration:

Post submission of the final VAT return with the effective date of deregistration approved by the FTA, de-registration will be automatically approved provided there is no pending obligation from the tax payer.

TRN Reactivation:

The person who deregister in circumstances where his taxable supplies on the basis of below mandatory or voluntary threshold, is now able to reactivate his TRN from the action menu.

Automatic detection of the registration Date:

Taxpayer can now download an excel template and add his taxable supplies, the system will automatically calculate the threshold for mandatory or voluntary registration and obligation date will be automatically calculated.

Tax Group Deregistration:

If a member of a Tax Group who do not hold a TRN (i.e. joined the group directly with a TIN) leaves the Tax Group either through an amendment process or deregistration, FTA will automatically register them for VAT and issues a TRN regardless they meet the registration threshold. If they want to deregister, they are required to submit deregistration application separately.

Possibility of advance payment:

Advance payment option has been introduced to pay towards your next tax return to avoid any new penalties. FTA will held the amount till the next return is filed. Once the payment was allocated, any excess will be automatically allocated for the oldest obligations. Further, you have an option to pay advance for settling future tax liabilities.

MBG Remarks:

The launch of new system is expected to bring more efficiency and convenience for the taxpayer. All the new features come along with enhanced security features that ensure the details of taxpayer remain highly secured throughout each process. The new platform is expected to be launched on 5 December 2022.