UAE tax whistleblower service launched

A whistle-blower programme for tax violations and evasion has been launched by the Federal Tax Authority.

Called 'Raqeeb', it aims to promote community control over local markets, raise the level of tax compliance in the UAE, and reduce tax avoidance.  

Effective April 15, it allows the Authority to receive reports from individuals on tax dodges, tax-related fraud, and violations of tax legislation. 

It also allows the Authority to verify reports and grant monetary rewards to informants when certain conditions are met.

Reporting can be done through the Authority’s website, which also includes a comprehensive guide to the programme, how to report, the criteria and mechanism for obtaining rewards for reporting, and other introductory, legal and procedural matters.

The Authority asserted that the mechanism for reporting tax violations adheres to the highest confidentiality standards, ensures that the identity of the informants is not disclosed to any party and provides them with full protection and immunity.

The Federal Tax Authority has launched the Raqeeb Initiative that includes the Whistleblower System for Violation and Tax Evasion, which aims to activate community control over local markets, raise the level of tax compliance in the country and reduce cases of tax evasion. pic.twitter.com/9Pvno68Ypq

— Federal Tax Authority - الهيئة الاتحادية للضرائب (@uaetax) April 14, 2022