GTL Summary:

Article 3 outlines the scope of application for the Tax Procedures Decree-Law. As amended by Federal Decree-Law No. 17 of 2024, effective from 30 October 2024, its provisions govern all procedures related to the administration and enforcement of UAE Tax Laws. This comprehensive scope includes the procedures for collecting taxes and any Administrative Penalties imposed under the authority of either this Decree-Law or a specific Tax Law. The article ensures that a unified procedural framework is applied across all federal taxes, standardising the processes for both the Federal Tax Authority and taxpayers.

Document Type: Tax Law Article
Law: Tax Procedures (FDL No 28 of 2022, as amended)
Article Number: 3
Country: 🇦🇪 UAE
Location: Title 1 - Definitions and Scope of Application of this Decree-Law
Order: 3
Last updated at: 2026-02-20 14:31:33 UTC

Title 1 - Definitions and Scope of Application of this Decree-Law

Article 3 - Scope of Application of this Decree-Law [3]

The provisions of this Decree-Law shall apply to the procedures related to the administration and enforcement of the Tax Laws, [and collection of Tax and the Administrative Penalties imposed under the provisions of this Decree-Law or the Tax Law.] [G4]

Footnotes

[3]Article amended as per Federal Decree-Law No. 17 of 2024.

GTL Notes

[G4]Effective from 30 October 2024. Prior to amendment, this Article read as follows:

The provisions of this Decree-Law shall apply to the procedures related to the administration, [collection and enforcement of the Tax Laws and the Administrative Penalties imposed by the Authority for breaching the provisions of this Decree-Law or the Tax Law.]

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