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ABU DHABI (WAM)
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced the UAE’s commitment to implement the amendments to the Common Reporting Standard (CRS 2.0), issued by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) under the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI).
The CRS 2.0 will be effective on January 1, 2027, with the first exchange of information under CRS 2.0 to begin in 2028.
This step reflects the UAE’s advanced position in various global competitiveness indicators, and confirms the excellence of the UAE’s financial system in terms of transparency and its adoption of the highest standards of governance. It also represents a key factor in attracting foreign investments, and the UAE’s pragmatic approach, to align the timeline of CRS 2.0 implementation with tax information reporting requirements under the Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF).
The updated standard (CRS 2.0) develops the framework established under Federal Decree No. (48) of 2018, and Cabinet Resolution No. (93) of 2021, as it expands its scope to include electronic money, digital currencies of central banks, and certain activities related to crypto assets. It also provides additional requirements for auditing and reporting to ensure that the growth of the digital asset sector and financial innovation does not affect global tax transparency.
The updated CRS 2.0 and the CARF are a significant milestone in the UAE's journey towards strengthening its commitment to the highest international standards of tax transparency. It expands cooperation with international organisations such as the OECD and the global financial community, thereby strengthening the UAE's position as a leading financial hub based on good governance and international compliance.
