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This FTA guide provides comprehensive information on eligibility criteria and procedures for VAT administrative exceptions in the UAE, focusing on specific concessions under the VAT Law and Executive Regulation. The scope is limited to exceptions for Tax Invoices (Article 59(7)), Tax Credit Notes (Article 60(2)), alternative Export evidence (Article 30(6)), and extension of the export period (Article 30(7)). The guide is non-binding and intended for tax professionals and businesses. Only Registrants (Taxable Persons with a TRN) are eligible to apply, and requests must be submitted through EmaraTax by the authorised signatory, Tax Agent, or Legal Representative. Applications outside the defined scope will be rejected.

Administrative Exceptions

VAT Guide | VATGEX1

December 2025

1. Glossary

2. Introduction

2.1. Scope
2.2. Legal framework
2.3. Status of the document

3. Eligibility criteria

3.1. Introduction
3.2. Eligible Persons
3.3. Eligible cases

4. Administrative exception process

4.1. Submission of the administrative exception request
4.2. Required supporting documents
4.3. Review of the administrative exception request
4.4. Decision by the FTA
4.5. Validity period

5. Common errors

6. Updates and amendments

Annexure

Application checklist

Contents

Glossary