Tax Records Amendment

Page last updated:: Thursday, July 09, 2026
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    Registration
  • Service Category

    From Government to Business, From Government to Government, From Government to People
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  • Obligation to Sign-up

    Applicable – Through the account previously created to with the FTA
  • Categories of Customers

    All persons registered for VAT, Excise and Corporate Tax in the UAE
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    Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth in Abu Dhabi Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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This service allows all registered taxpayers to update their tax records.
  • EmaraTax platform:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free
25 Minutes
20 business days from the date the completed application was received
A valid trade license.
Articles of Incorporation and Certificate of Incorporation (if applicable).
Commercial Registration Certificate, or any official proof issued by the licensing authority.
An official Continuity Certificate including both old and new license numbers (required where applicable).
Any additional supporting documents depending on the type of requested amendment, including documents that prove the change and the date it occurred.
 
1. Access the EmaraTax account dashboard.
2. Click on "View" to access the Taxable Person Account ("Registration Overview").
3. Select the required amendment type through one of the following options:
• Click the options menu (⋯) next to the relevant tax type to amend registration details, bank account details, or customs-related information.
• Navigate to "Taxable Person Details" to amend unified profile information or change the entity type.
4. Complete the required amendment details and upload the supporting documents (if applicable).
5. Submit the application for review.
 
1. What information can be amended through the Tax Records Amendment Service?
- The service can be used to amend registration details for each tax type, bank account details, customs-related information, as well as Taxable Person details and entity type information, depending on the type of amendment required.

2. When should a Tax Records Amendment application be submitted?
- A Tax Records Amendment application must be submitted within twenty (20) business days from the date of any change in the information or circumstances registered with the Authority that requires an update to the tax records.

3. Is it mandatory to provide supporting documents when submitting a Tax Records Amendment application?
- Yes, supporting documents must be attached. It is also important to ensure that the entered information matches the relevant documents to avoid delays or rejection of the request.

4. Can more than one type of information be amended within a single application?
- This depends on the type of information being amended. In some cases, the system may require separate applications for certain amendment types to ensure proper processing.
 
1. The applicant must be registered for VAT, Excise or Corporate Tax with the FTA
2. The taxpayer is required to notify the Federal Tax Authority of any changes to the company’s records within a maximum period of (20) working days from the date the change occurs, by submitting a tax records amendment application. The changes that require notification include the following:
o Change in Name or trading name of the business.
o Change in Address of the principal place of business.
o Change in the primary business activity or business activities. Renewal/amendment of Trade license of the business.
o Change in the details of the Authorized Signatory.
3. If the application is incomplete or additional information is required to be submitted, the FTA will request the applicant to provide additional documents. After submitting the additional documentation, it may take the FTA a further 20 business days to respond to the updated request
4. In case of failure to notify the changes within the specified timeframe (within 20 working days from the date the change occurs), an administrative penalty for the delay will be imposed in accordance with the regulations in force by the Authority.
 

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