UAE Tax26 August 2026

UAE Top-up Tax Guide: registration and scope

The FTA's new guidance brings together registration, scope and compliance considerations for the UAE Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax.

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Our practical view

What the development means

Groups should test the consolidated revenue threshold and identify all UAE constituent entities.
The registration analysis should be aligned with group ownership, fiscal year and Pillar Two reporting data.
Excluded entities, permanent establishments, joint ventures and changes in group composition need separate review.

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What to do now

Confirm whether the group falls within the global minimum tax rules.
Assign a UAE filing entity and accountable data owners.
Reconcile UAE entity data to the consolidated financial statements and country-by-country reporting records.
Document scope conclusions even where no top-up tax is expected.

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