GTL Summary:

Article 42 outlines procedures for settling tax and penalties in specific circumstances. For a deceased natural person, Payable Tax due before death is settled from their estate's assets prior to distribution. If tax remains outstanding post-distribution, recourse may be taken against heirs and legatees up to their inherited share, unless an official clearance certificate has been issued. For a Taxable Person who is incapacitated, absent, missing, or otherwise unavailable, their appointed Legal Representative is responsible for settling any Payable Tax and Administrative Penalties using the Taxable Person’s funds and assets, in compliance with applicable legislation.

Document Type: Tax Law Article
Law: Tax Procedures (FDL No 28 of 2022, as amended)
Article Number: 42
Country: 🇦🇪 UAE
Location: Title 5 - Refund and Collection of Tax &rsaquo; Chapter 3 - Settlement and Collection of Tax and Administrative Penalties in Special Cases
Order: 42
Last updated at: 2026-02-20 14:31:33 UTC

Title 5 - Refund and Collection of Tax

Chapter 3 - Settlement and Collection of Tax and Administrative Penalties in Special Cases

Article 42 - Settlement of Tax and Administrative Penalties in Special Cases

In cases of death, Payable Tax shall be settled as follows:
1. For Payable Tax due from a natural Person prior to the date of death, settlement shall be made from the value of the elements of the estate or income arising thereof prior to distribution among the heirs or legatees.
2. If it transpires after the distribution of the estate that there is Payable Tax still outstanding, recourse shall be had against the heirs and legatees for settlement of such outstanding Tax each to the extent of their share in the estate, unless a clearance certificate has been obtained from the Authority for the estate representative or any of the heirs.
Payable Tax and Administrative Penalties due from a Taxable Person lacking capacity, incapacitated or who is absent or missing, or of unknown place of residence, or the like, shall be settled by their Legal Representative from the funds and assets of the Taxable Person, taking into account the applicable legislations.

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