Electronic filing

The General Financial Directorate (“GFD”) newly allows tax entities to file electronic applications for registration.

The following applications may be filed electronically:

-  applications for registration of individuals;

-  applications for registration of legal entities;

-  applications for registration of the payer’s cash register;

-  applications for registration of VAT.

The applicants may apply directly from the tax portal. If an electronic signature is not attached to the application, the applicant must confirm the application at the tax authority’s office within five days as follows (a) in writing (the form must be printed and signed by the authorized person who shall then submit it to the relevant tax authority), (b) verbally – a protocol required, or (c) through a data box.