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The FTA conducted 93,000 inspection visits in 2024 and its audit powers expanded from January 2026 under amended Tax Procedures Law. This article explains what triggers an audit, how the process works, what penalties apply, when voluntary disclosure is cheaper than waiting, and how to challenge an FTA assessment through the five-stage dispute resolution process from internal review to federal court.

Corporate tax now reshapes how UAE real estate income is treated across individuals, companies, and free zone structures. This article shows where the 9% risk sits, how exemptions actually work, and how to structure holdings before it becomes expensive to fix.
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