Alternate Procedure to Log in to EmaraTax Using UAE Pass

The UAE launched the EmaraTax platform on 5th December 2022, replacing the old Federal Tax Authority portal (FTA) portal. Businesses can now access all the tax services in the UAE through the EmaraTax platform, which makes the process of tax compliance flexible and hassle-free. The FTA has released several guidelines with instructions on how to register and log into the EmaraTax platform.

As part of its efforts to make the platform more accessible to businesses, the FTA now allows taxable persons to log into the EmaraTax system using the UAE Pass. The Authority has also issued a guideline that describes how to log into the EmaraTax platform with the UAE Pass. Apart from detailing the login process, the guideline also mentions the three scenarios relevant to you while accessing the EmaraTax platform via the UAE Pass.

Read on to learn the new procedure to log into EmaraTax using the UAE Pass:

What is EmaraTax in the UAE?

EmaraTax is an online platform that allows businesses to access services like tax registration, filing returns, paying taxes and applying for tax refunds. The digital services that are available in the EmaraTax platform cover Value Added Tax (VAT), UAE corporate tax and excise tax. EmaraTax has integrated the UAE Central Bank and the UAE PASS into its platform to streamline the user experience. Tax agents in Dubai can help you further with using the EmaraTax platform.

What Do You Mean by the UAE Pass?

The UAE pass is a national digital identity and signature solution using which individuals can identify themselves to government service providers in all emirates in the UAE. The UAE Pass works through smartphone-based authentication. After downloading the app and creating an account on UAE Pass, you can have a single digital identity across both local and federal government entities, in addition to various other service providers. Tax consultants in Dubai can advise you on how to use the UAE Pass for accessing the EmaraTax platform.

The First Scenario is to Log in to EmaraTax via UAE Pass

The first scenario in the FTA guideline is for users having an EmaraTax account, can access their registered account, and their EmaraTax registered email matches their UAE Pass email. In this scenario, follow the below steps to log into the EmaraTax platform through the UAE Pass:

1. Open the EmaraTax portal
2. Click ‘Login with UAE Pass’
3. Enter your Emirates ID, Email address, or phone number in the UAE Pass screen and Login
4. On successful login to UAE Pass, your UAE Pass account will be linked to your EmaraTax account. You will be automatically logged in to your EmaraTax account and redirected to your dashboard
5. Access your EmaraTax account via your UAE Pass account

The Second Scenario is to Log in to EmaraTax via UAE Pass

The following steps apply, if you have an EmaraTax account, can access your registered account, and your EmaraTax registered email does not match your UAE Pass email:

1. Open the EmaraTax portal
2. Click ‘Login with UAE Pass’
3. Enter your Emirates ID, Email address, or phone number in the UAE Pass screen and Login
4. Enter your EmaraTax registered email address and click ‘Send OTP’
5. Enter the OTP received in your email and click ‘Update’
6. Your UAE Pass account is linked to your EmaraTax account. You are automatically logged out and redirected to the EmaraTax login screen
7. Log in with your UAE Pass account and you will be automatically logged in and taken to your EmaraTax Dashboard
8. You can now access your EmaraTax account with your UAE Pass account

The Third Scenario is to Log in to EmaraTax via UAE Pass

Even though the EmaraTax platform has been active for more than two months, there are many businesses without an EmaraTax account. The following steps apply to those without an EmaraTax account:

1. Open the EmaraTax portal
2. Click ‘Login with UAE Pass’
3. Enter your Emirates ID, Email address, or phone number in the UAE Pass screen and Login
4. On successful login to UAE Pass, click ‘No’ in the UAE Pass – EmaraTax profile linking page
5. Your EmaraTax account is automatically created based on your UAE Pass account details (First Name, Last name, email, and mobile number). Your EmaraTax account is linked to your UAE Pass account. You are automatically logged in to your EmaraTax account and redirected to your dashboard
6. You can now access your EmaraTax account using your UAE Pass account

 Struggling to Access EmaraTax? Call Tax Consultants in Dubai

Creating an EmaraTax account is essential if you want to access various tax services in the UAE including registration and return filing. Since it is a new platform, taxable persons may struggle to access the EmaraTax platform. However, the best tax consultants in Dubai such as Jitendra Chartered Accountants (JCA) can help you access EmaraTax without any hassle.

JCA is one of the leading providers of tax consulting services in Dubai with more than 21 years of experience. The tax professionals at JCA are highly qualified to provide top-class tax consulting services in Dubai. Being one of the top FTA-approved tax agents in Dubai, we can make your tax compliance strategy flawless.