UAE’s Federal Tax Authority launches tax professionals qualifications initiative

The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced Wednesday it has launched a Tax Professionals Qualification Initiative – a program aimed at training a new generation of tax experts. The initiative aligns with the authority’s vision of investing in human capital and promoting lifelong learning and development.

The initiative targets several groups, including new and current employees of the Federal Tax Authority, university students and graduates from government universities, and tax specialists.

It is also designed to enhance the tax system’s efficiency, support the Authority’s strategy, and help achieve its objectives.

“It is one of the FTA’s strategic projects aimed at bolstering the UAE tax sector by providing skilled professionals qualified in tax administration and recruiting top talents from university students and graduates,” FTA explained.

The initiative seeks to improve performance, promote continuous learning among Tax Agents, and enhance the efficiency of tax professionals. The authority also aims to raise tax awareness among community members.

Khalid Al Bustani, the FTA’s director general, said the Tax Professionals Qualification Initiative aims to strengthen the Federal Tax Authority’s pioneering role in developing talent and human resources in the UAE.

“We strive to achieve these objectives by providing specialized and accredited training programs rooted in best practices and international standards, along with offering advanced and continuous tax education,” Al Bustani stated.