Federal Tax Authority
Financial ServicesDubai, United Arab Emirates1001-5000 Employees
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) is a UAE government entity in the financial services sector responsible for the administration, collection and enforcement of federal taxes. Based in Dubai, it was established in 2016 by Federal Decree-Law 13 of 2016 issued by the UAE’s president, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The agency operates as a sizable government organization charged with implementing the country’s federal tax framework. Recent developments reflect ongoing modernization of tax administration, including the launch of the United Arab Emirates Electronic Invoicing System on January 1, 2026, with voluntary adoption starting that year and mandatory implementation beginning in 2027. The authority’s activities are part of broader efforts to enhance efficiency and compliance within the UAE tax system.