13/10/2026
UAE VAT Tip: As of 1 October 2026, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) requires businesses to go beyond simply holding a valid tax invoice to recover Input VAT (the VAT paid on purchases that you can claim back). Under FTA Decision No. 13 of 2026, you must now verify your supplier's identity, legal existence and business location, and keep that documentation on file. If your annual spend with a single supplier exceeds AED 375,000, enhanced checks apply too, including bank account confirmation and a reputation review, refreshed at least every 12 months. Worth reviewing your supplier onboarding files now, before this comes up in an audit.