The deadlines (identical federally)
Pilot (voluntary)1 July 2026
Mandatory — large businesses (revenue ≥ AED 50m)1 January 2027
Mandatory — all other tax-registered businesses1 July 2027
Scope of the mandateB2B and B2G only — B2C is currently excluded (Ministerial Decision 243/2025)
Context for Fujairah
An economy built around the port, bunkering, shipping and heavy industry on the Gulf of Oman — invoicing tends to involve international counterparties and long payment cycles.
Notable free zones
- Fujairah Free Zone
- Fujairah Creative City
Free-zone businesses are not automatically exempt — any business issuing B2B or B2G invoices is in scope regardless of whether it sits in a free zone.
This page is general guidance for businesses in Fujairah and does not replace tax advice specific to your business. The mandate is federal — the deadlines and scope are identical across all seven emirates.
Last updated: 2026-08-30 — our methodology
Last updated: 2026-08-30 — our methodology