Source : WAM
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced the implementation of Cabinet Decision No. 174 of 2025, which amends certain provisions of Cabinet Decision No. 65 of 2020 regarding service fees charged by the Authority. The new decision will take effect from 1st January 2026.
Under the updated Decision, two new fees have been introduced to the FTA’s schedule of service fees. These fees cover the services of “Application for entering into a Unilateral Advance Pricing Agreement for the first time” and “Application for renewal or amendment of a Unilateral Advance Pricing Agreement.” The move is part of the Authority’s efforts to enhance tax compliance and ensure efficient and effective application processes for taxable persons.
The FTA also indicated that the Decision supports the government’s drive to enhance digital services. Consequently, fees for the services of “Issuing a certified paper Tax Registration Certificate (new/replacement)” and “Issuing a certified paper Warehouse Keeper Registration Certificate (new/replacement)” have been cancelled.
Instead, the Authority will issue electronic registration certificates free of charge for all registrants. These digital certificates will include a QR code to enable verification of registration status electronically, eliminating the need for paper certificates and improving ease of access to services.
