GTL Summary:

Article 39 of the Tax Procedures Law outlines the process for tax refunds. Before issuing a refund, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) is required to set-off the requested amount against any non-disputed Payable Tax or Administrative Penalties owed by the applicant. Clause 2 grants the Authority discretion to decline refunding any residual amount under three specific conditions: if other disputed tax amounts exist for the taxpayer; if the person is undergoing a Tax Audit and specific conditions set by the FTA's board are met; or based on an order from a Competent Court. The detailed procedures and controls governing the tax refund process are specified in the Executive Regulations of this law.

Document Type: Tax Law Article
Law: Tax Procedures (FDL No 28 of 2022, as amended)
Article Number: 39
Country: 🇦🇪 UAE
Location: Title 5 - Refund and Collection of Tax › Chapter 1 - Refund of Tax
Order: 39
Last updated at: 2026-02-20 14:31:33 UTC

Title 5 - Refund and Collection of Tax

Chapter 1 - Refund of Tax

Article 39 - Tax Refund Procedures

  1. The Authority shall set-off the amount requested to be refunded against any non-disputed Payable Tax or Administrative Penalties from the Taxpayer who has applied for the refund pursuant to the Tax Return or the Tax Assessment issued by the Authority before refunding any amount relating to a specific Tax.

  2. The Authority may decline to refund any residual amounts under Clause 1 of this Article in any of the following cases:

    1. The Authority finds that there are other disputed Tax amounts in relation to that Taxpayer;

    2. If the Person is subject to a Tax Audit, and in this case the Authority shall not decline to refund the residual amount unless the conditions set out in a decision of Authority's board of directors have been met.

    3. According to an order from the Competent Court.

  3. The Authority shall refund the Tax under this Article pursuant to the procedures and controls specified in the Executive Regulations.

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