Guides

FTA penalties, explained in plain English.

What the published rules actually say about deadlines, waivers, and reconsideration — without the jargon and without the sales pitch.

Why FTA Submissions Are in Arabic — and What That Means for Your Request

Formal submissions to the Federal Tax Authority must be in Arabic. What that requirement actually means in practice, and why a proper Arabic draft is not the same as a translation.

7 July 2026 · 2 min read

Waiver or Reconsideration? How the Two FTA Routes Differ

The two main ways to respond to an FTA administrative penalty ask for different things, run on different clocks, and suit different situations. Here's the distinction in plain English.

7 July 2026 · 2 min read

The 40-Business-Day Reconsideration Deadline, Explained

How the FTA reconsideration window under Article 29 of Federal Decree-Law No. 28 of 2022 actually works: what counts as a business day, when the clock starts, and why waiting is the most expensive mistake.

7 July 2026 · 2 min read

FTA Penalty Installment Plans: The AED 50,000 Threshold, Explained

When penalties are too large to settle at once, EmaraTax offers an installment plan route for unsettled penalties of AED 50,000 or more. How it differs from a waiver, and what to weigh before applying.

7 July 2026 · 2 min read

After You Submit: FTA Review Timelines for Reconsiderations and Waivers

What happens once your request is in: how long the FTA may take to respond to reconsideration requests (up to 45 business days) and waiver requests (up to 110 business days), and what to do while you wait.

7 July 2026 · 2 min read

Received an FTA Penalty in the UAE? Your Options, Explained

A plain-English map of every route after an FTA administrative penalty: the free waiver initiative, waiver requests, reconsideration, and installment plans — with the deadlines that govern each.

7 July 2026 · 3 min read

Evidence That Strengthens a Penalty Request: A Practical Checklist

Waiver and reconsideration requests stand or fall on documentation. What kinds of evidence matter for each common ground, and how to organize them so a reviewer can actually follow your case.

7 July 2026 · 2 min read

Do You Need a Tax Agent to Challenge an FTA Penalty?

You are not required to appoint a Tax Agent to submit a reconsideration or waiver request — you can file from your own EmaraTax account. When self-filing makes sense, and when a registered professional genuinely is the right call.

7 July 2026 · 2 min read

The AED 10,000 Late Registration Penalty: Check the Free Waiver First

The FTA's waiver initiative can remove the AED 10,000 late corporate tax registration penalty automatically — no application, no fee. Here's exactly how the 7-month condition works.

7 July 2026 · 2 min read