Tax Evasion Penalties

Tax Evasion and Penalties in UAE

Tax evasion refers to the use of illegal methods to reduce the amount of tax due, avoid tax payments, or claim a tax refund that one is not entitled to under UAE tax laws. Tax evasion is a serious offense and carries significant penalties.

When Are Tax Evasion Penalties Imposed?

Tax evasion penalties are imposed under the following circumstances:

  • A taxable person deliberately fails to settle any payable tax or administrative penalties.
  • A taxable person deliberately understates the actual value of their business or fails to consolidate related businesses to remain below the registration threshold.
  • A person collects amounts from clients claiming them to be tax without being registered.
  • A person provides false information, incorrect documents, or falsified data to the authorities.
  • A person deliberately conceals or destroys documents or materials required to be provided to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA).
  • A person misuses or destroys documents or materials in the possession of the FTA.
  • A person prevents or hinders FTA employees from performing their duties.
  • A person deliberately decreases the payable tax through evasion or conspiracy to evade tax.

The competent court will impose tax evasion penalties on anyone directly involved in tax evasion. Those found guilty of aiding tax evasion will be held jointly and severally liable for the payable tax and administrative penalties under Federal Law No. (7) of 2017 on Tax Procedures and other relevant tax laws.

What Do Tax Evasion Penalties Include?
Penalties for tax evasion can include:

◉ A prison sentence.
◉ A monetary fine of up to five times the amount of the evaded tax.
◉ Or a combination of both.

Complying with UAE tax laws is crucial to avoid severe consequences. AARMAK offers expert tax compliance and advisory services to help businesses meet their obligations and steer clear of potential tax issues.

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