EmaraTax Portal

What is EmaraTax?

EmaraTax is the Federal Tax Authority's (FTA) comprehensive digital platform for managing all federal tax obligations in the UAE. Launched alongside VAT implementation in 2018, it serves as the central hub where businesses register for taxes, file returns, make payments, and communicate with the FTA.

Key Features & Services

Tax Registration

Return Filing

Submit VAT returns (Form 201), Corporate Tax returns, and Excise Tax declarations online.

Tax Payments

Pay tax liabilities securely through multiple payment methods including e-dirham and bank transfers.

Refund Claims

Submit and track VAT refund applications for input tax recovery and tourist refunds.

Compliance Management

Update registration details, submit voluntary disclosures, and manage penalties and objections.

Document Repository

Access tax certificates, submission confirmations, and correspondence history with the FTA.

How to Access EmaraTax

1
Portal URL: Visit eservices.tax.gov.ae
2
UAE Pass Integration: Login using UAE Pass digital identity for secure authentication
3
EmaraTax Credentials: Use your registered email and password if not using UAE Pass
4
Tax Agent Access: Authorized tax agents can access client accounts with proper authorization

VAT Return Filing on EmaraTax

The most common use of EmaraTax is filing VAT Return Form 201. The process includes:

Login to your EmaraTax account
Navigate to "Returns" section
Select the tax period for filing
Enter Output Tax, Input Tax, and other required fields
Review the calculated VAT payable/refundable
Submit the return and pay any amount due

Payment Methods

E-Dirham

Instant online payment using UAE bank cards through the e-dirham gateway.

Bank Transfer

Transfer to FTA bank account with your TRN as reference. Takes 1-2 business days to process.

Important EmaraTax Deadlines

VAT Returns: Within 28 days after the end of the tax period
Corporate Tax Returns: Within 9 months after the end of the financial year
Excise Tax: Within 15 days after the end of the tax period
Late Filing Penalties: AED 1,000 (first offense), AED 2,000 (repeat within 24 months)
Late Payment Penalties: 2% immediately, then 4% after 7 days, then 1% daily (max 300%)

EmaraTax Mobile App

The FTA offers a mobile application for iOS and Android devices, allowing taxpayers to access basic services on the go, including viewing tax account status, making payments, and receiving notifications about filing deadlines.