Following recent updates to the EmaraTax portal, the Federal Tax Authority...

8 May 2024   FTA announces mandatory UAE Pass-based login on the EmaraTax portal from September 2024 Following recent updates to the EmaraTax portal, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has introduced the option to sign up/login to the EmaraTax account via UAE Pass, the national digital identity for all citizens, residents, and visitors in the United Arab Emirates. What is UAE Pass? It is UAE's National Digital Identity and Digital Signature application, allowing access to various government services by any federal or local government entity. It also allows users to link their direct and indirect tax registrations to access multiple accounts through a single application. Previous mandate on the Economic Substance Regulation (ESR) portal The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) had previously mandated UAE Pass-based login and registration on the ESR portal w.e.f. 25 August 2023. Consequently, taxpayers faced several issues linking their MoF Corporate Accounts with their respective UAE Pass credentials, particularly when the MoF-registered email ID had become defunct or inaccessible. The time lag encountered in getting the MoF registered email ID updated in order to access the ESR Portal led to delays in filing the ESR Report, thereby causing late-filing penalty exposure. UAE-Pass and the EmaraTax Portal FTA has announced that signup and login on the portal will be available only through UAE Pass w.e.f. 30 September 2024. Hence, all existing EmaraTax users are to link their UAE Pass with their accounts. The User Guide issued by FTA can be accessed here. In order to activate their UAE Pass, UAE citizens and residents would have to register based on their Emirates ID on the UAE Pass app, whereas non-residents would have to upload their passports. Once the UAE Pass is activated, it can be used to create a new EmaraTax account or link it with an existing user. The three plausible scenarios are covered below: I. User is registered on the EmaraTax portal and the registered email matches the UAE Pass email Step 1: Click on the "Login with UAE Pass" option on the EmaraTax homepage Step 2: Enter the Emirates ID/email/phone no. registered with the UAE Pass Step 3: Confirm the UAE Pass authentication notification received on the UAE Pass mobile app II. User is registered on the EmaraTax portal but the registered email does not match the UAE Pass email Step 1: Click on the "Login with UAE Pass" option on the EmaraTax homepage Step 2: Enter the Emirates ID/email/phone no. registered with the UAE Pass Step 3: Confirm the UAE Pass authentication notification received on the UAE Pass mobile app Step 4: Click 'Yes' to the question "Do you have an online account with EmaraTax?" on the "UAE PASS - EmaraTax profile linking" webpage Step 5: Enter your EmaraTax registered email Step 6: Confirm the UAE Pass email ID by entering the OTP received on the EmaraTax registered email ID III. User is not registered on the EmaraTax portal Step 1: Click on the "Login with UAE Pass" option on the EmaraTax homepage Step 2: Enter the Emirates ID/email/phone no. registered with the UAE Pass Step 3: Confirm the UAE Pass authentication notification received on the UAE Pass mobile app Step 4: Click 'No' to the question "Do you have an online account with EmaraTax?" on the "UAE PASS - EmaraTax profile linking" webpage Step 5: An EmaraTax account will be automatically created based on your UAE Pass account details (First name, last name, email and mobile number) Our Comments Bearing past experience in mind, taxpayers should be vigilant in ensuring their EmaraTax login credentials are up-to-date and ensure timely linking of their UAE Pass with their EmaraTax account. Furthermore, they should get accustomed to the new login option to ensure no hiccups faced in accessing and filing the respective VAT and Corporate Tax returns, considering the timelines and return-filing due dates. Nexdigm ThinkNext@nexdigm.com | www.nexdigm.com USA | Canada | Poland | UAE | India | Hong Kong | Japan DISCLAIMER This alert contains general information which is provided on an "as is" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied and is not intended to address any particular situation. The information contained herein may not be comprehensive and should not be construed as specific advice or opinion. This alert should not be substituted for any professional advice or service, and it should not be acted or relied upon or used as a basis for any decision or action that may affect you or your business. It is also expressly clarified that this alert is not intended to be a form of solicitation or invitation or advertisement to create any adviser-client relationship. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this alert, the same cannot be guaranteed. We accept no liability or responsibility to any person for any loss or damage incurred by relying on the information contained in this alert. © 2024 Nexdigm. All rights reserved.