Federal Tax Authority and State Taxation Administration of China sign MoU to Enhance Cooperation and Exchange of Expertise
Dubai,20 November 2025: The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Taxation Administration of the People’s Republic of China (STA) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in tax-related matters.
The MoU was signed by H.E. Khalid Ali Al Bustani, Director-General of the Federal Tax Authority, and H.E. Jinglin Hu, Commissioner of the State Taxation Administration of the People’s Republic of China.
Signed at the FTA’s headquarters, in Dubai, the MoU is part of ongoing efforts to enhance relations between the respective tax authorities and promote cooperation in the field of taxation. This includes an exchange of experiences and technical expertise, as well as enhanced coordination on matters related to best practices within the tax sector. The agreement also covers the exchange of visits, meetings, development proposals and ideas, as well as the sharing of information on the latest tax policies and procedures.
With the MoU signed in the presence of representatives from both the FTA and STA, the UAE representatives explained that the agreement aligns with the FTA strategy to expand the scope of its joint cooperation arrangements and establish strategic partnerships at regional and international levels.
Today’s announcement is also expected to contribute to the setting of effective frameworks for collaboration between the two tax authorities, in line with the FTA’s objectives to foster tax environments that encourage compliance and adherence to the highest standards of governance and transparency.
The FTA praised the level of cooperation attained with the State Taxation Administration of China and the efforts made to conclude the MoU, noting the positive impact expected from signing this agreement. For example, the MoU will open new horizons for future collaboration by strengthening bilateral cooperation with China in the tax field and supporting the Authority’s efforts to achieve the sustainable development of the tax system through the adoption of best practices and advanced digital technologies.
The FTA further noted that the MoU supports enhancing cooperation at the tax implementation level, such as digital transformation of tax administration and training. It also facilitates organising exchange visits in relation to tax administration in the UAE and China, while also fostering cooperation in other areas of mutual interest.
In addition, today’s agreement supports the FTA’s continuous improvement plans aimed at enhancing the quality of tax services provided to taxpayers by adopting advanced technological solutions that offer greater procedural convenience, in line with the highest standards of governance and transparency. The exchange of expertise will further contribute to increased competitiveness and further strengthens the UAE’s global ranking, particularly in the fields of digital transformation and tax administration.