Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Concerning Fees for Services Provided by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: No. (88) of 2022
- Issued Date: 30 Sep 2022
- Effective Date: 03 Oct 2022
- Official Gazette: No. 737
- Sector: Finance and Banking
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 30
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 4
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution regulates the fees charged by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security for the services it provides. The purpose is to standardize and streamline the fee structure for various transactions and services offered by the Authority. This legislation matters for businesses and individuals in the UAE as it outlines the specific fees they must pay when accessing the Authority's services, such as for visas, identity cards, and digital certification. The practical impact is that it provides clarity and transparency around the costs of these government services. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning Fees for Services Provided by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security, 2022, Art. 1-13)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The scope of this Cabinet Resolution is to regulate the fees charged by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security for the services it provides. The purpose is to standardize and streamline the fee structure for various transactions and services offered by the Authority. The Resolution applies to all government agencies, establishments, and individuals who obtain services from the Authority. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning Fees for Services Provided by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security, 2022, Art. 1-2)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The key definitions under this law include:
- State: United Arab Emirates
- Authority: Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security
- Chairman: Chairman of the Authority
- Services: Transactions carried out by the Authority to meet the needs of service recipients
- System: The electronic system through which the Authority's services shall be provided
- System Users: All government agencies, establishments and individuals who obtain the services provided through the System
- Service Recipient: Relevant auditors or their representatives from all government agencies, establishments and individuals
- Establishment: Any institution or company licensed under the applicable legislation
- Financial Guarantee: The amounts of money to be submitted in accordance with the conditions referred to in this Resolution
- Identity Card: A card issued in accordance with the law with a unified number
- Certification Portal: A portal that enables the beneficiaries of the service to identify and verify the identity of their customers electronically
- Electronic Link Services: A platform that allows service beneficiaries to provide and verify personal data
- Digital Certification and Electronic Link Transaction: A request submitted by the beneficiaries of the service to obtain one of the services of the digital certification portal and electronic link services
(Cabinet Resolution Concerning Fees for Services Provided by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security, 2022, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The main obligations and requirements under this law include: 1. The Authority must collect the fees assigned for the services it provides, as shown in Table No. 1 attached to the Resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning Fees for Services Provided by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security, 2022, Art. 2) 2. The Authority must collect the fees assigned for the services of the digital certification portal and electronic link services, as shown in Table No. 2 attached to the Resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning Fees for Services Provided by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security, 2022, Art. 3) 3. System Users must subscribe to the System in accordance with the requirements and controls issued by the Chairman Resolution and pay the prescribed fee. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning Fees for Services Provided by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security, 2022, Art. 4) 4. The Authority must collect the financial guarantees assigned for certain transactions, as specified in the Resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning Fees for Services Provided by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security, 2022, Art. 5)
What licensing, registration, or approval requirements exist?
The law does not specify any licensing, registration, or approval requirements. It focuses on the fees and financial guarantees for services provided by the Authority.
What rights and protections does this law provide?
The law does not explicitly provide any rights or protections. It primarily regulates the fees and financial guarantees for services provided by the Authority.
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The key authorities and bodies responsible for enforcement under this law are: 1. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security, which is responsible for collecting the fees and financial guarantees. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning Fees for Services Provided by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security, 2022, Art. 8) 2. The Chairman of the Authority, who is responsible for issuing controls and resolutions related to the services, financial guarantees, and exemptions. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning Fees for Services Provided by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security, 2022, Art. 3, 5) 3. The Council of Ministers, which has the authority to make any amendments to the fees mentioned in the Resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning Fees for Services Provided by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security, 2022, Art. 11)
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The law does not specify any penalties for non-compliance. It focuses on the fees and financial guarantees for services provided by the Authority.
What fees, charges, or financial provisions are specified?
The law specifies the following fees and financial provisions: 1. Fees for the services provided by the Authority, as shown in Table No. 1 attached to the Resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning Fees for Services Provided by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security, 2022, Art. 2) 2. Fees for the services of the digital certification portal and electronic link services, as shown in Table No. 2 attached to the Resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning Fees for Services Provided by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security, 2022, Art. 3) 3. A one-time subscription fee of AED 25,000 for obtaining the services of the digital certification portal and electronic link services. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning Fees for Services Provided by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security, 2022, Art. 3) 4. Financial guarantees for certain transactions, as specified in the Resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning Fees for Services Provided by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security, 2022, Art. 5)
What exemptions or exceptions apply?
The law provides the following exemptions: 1. Citizens of countries included in the visa exemption system are not exempted from the entry visa extension fee. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning Fees for Services Provided by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security, 2022, Art. 7) 2. Certain categories and cases, such as those subject to the Social Security Law, persons with disabilities, families of martyrs, and diplomatic missions, are exempted from the fees and financial guarantees. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning Fees for Services Provided by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security, 2022, Art. 7) 3. The federal or local government entity is exempted from paying the fees for the digital certification portal and electronic link services. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning Fees for Services Provided by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security, 2022, Art. 3)
How are disputes resolved under this law?
The law does not specify any dispute resolution mechanisms.
What are the key deadlines and time limits?
The law specifies the following key deadlines and time limits: 1. The financial guarantee referred to in Article 5 shall be fully executed if the provider fails to apply for its refund within 5 years from the date of its entitlement. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning Fees for Services Provided by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security, 2022, Art. 6)
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
This Cabinet Resolution repeals the following previous Cabinet resolutions: 1. Cabinet Resolution No. (25) of 2011 Concerning fees charged for services provided by the Emirates Identity Authority. 2. Cabinet Resolution No. (22) of 2014 regulating and developing the services of the Citizenship, Residency Affairs and Ports Sector at the Federal Authority Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security, and any amendments thereof. 3. Cabinet Resolution No. (62) of 2017 about the introduction of fees for digital certification portal services and electronic link services provided by the Federal Authority Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security. 4. Cabinet Resolution No. (23) of 2020 regarding the return of banking and financial guarantees submitted to the Federal Authority Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security. However, it does not repeal Cabinet Resolution No. (10) of 2010 regarding the departure fee through the State sea, air and land ports. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning Fees for Services Provided by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security, 2022, Art. 12)
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution came into effect on 03/10/2022, as stated in Article 13. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning Fees for Services Provided by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security, 2022, Art. 13)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Concerning Fees for Services Provided by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security for legal research and educational purposes. For the purpose of interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text prevails. This does not constitute legal advice.