The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) conducted 85,500 field inspections during the first half of 2025, up 110.7% from 40,580 in the same period of 2024. These operations, carried out across UAE markets in collaboration with relevant authorities, yielded Dh357.22 million in taxes and fines, an 86.3% rise from Dh191.75 million in H1 2024.
Inspectors seized more than 17.6 million non-compliant excise items, marking a 144.4% increase over 7.2 million seized a year earlier. This includes 11.52 million tobacco packs lacking Digital Tax Stamps or registration in the FTA system, surpassing the 5.52 million seized in H1 2024 by 108.7%. Additionally, 6.1 million non‑compliant beverages, including soft drinks, energy drinks, and sweetened beverages, were confiscated, a more than 250% increase over 1.74 million in H1 2024.
Sara AlHabshi, FTA’s Executive Director for Tax Compliance, stated the Authority is deploying advanced digital tools to improve regulatory efficiency, monitor taxable goods, and disrupt illegal circulation of untaxed products. She confirmed inspection campaigns will continue throughout the UAE, with a focus on governance, transparency, and curbing market violations.
