GTL Summary:

Article 58 outlines the provision for altering a Tax Period, providing flexibility beyond the standard definitions in Article 57. A Taxable Person can request a change to its tax cycle by submitting an application to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). The application can seek to change the start and end dates of the existing Tax Period or to adopt an entirely different Tax Period. The approval of any such change is not automatic and is subject to the specific conditions that will be established and set by the Authority to ensure proper tax administration.

Document Type: Tax Law Article
Law: CIT (FDL No 47 of 2022, as amended)
Article Number: 58
Country: 🇦🇪 UAE
Location: Chapter 17 - Tax Returns and Clarifications
Order: 58
Last updated at: 2025-11-04 11:19:40 UTC

Chapter 17 - Tax Returns and Clarifications

Article 58 - Change of Tax Period

Notwithstanding Article 57 of this Decree-Law, a Taxable Person can make an application to the Authority to change the start and end date of its Tax Period, or use a different Tax Period, subject to conditions to be set by the Authority.

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