Federal Tax Authority

FTA Directives on Tax Transactions Nos. 1 to 5 of 2026

Five technical directives clarifying the VAT treatment of specific transaction types: judicial expert services, VAT group adjustments, digital currency conversion, life insurance fees, and deemed supply valuations. Issued between 10 and 22 July 2026.

What firms should do

Yes — businesses in the affected sectors (legal/judicial services, VAT groups, digital assets, insurance) should review treatment against the new directives

Regulator: Federal Tax Authority
Type: Guide Update
Status: Final/In Force
Published: 22 Jul 2026
Reference: Directives on Tax Transactions Nos. 1–5 of 2026
Topic: VAT
Impact: Medium

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FTA Directives on Tax Transactions Nos. 1 to 5 of 2026

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