Exemption Request from All or Some of the Debts and Dues Outstanding and Payable to the State’s Treasury
About this service
A service provided to federal entities due to the existence of amounts owed to the federal government and the need for individuals to be exempted from them, and based on Article (58) of Federal Decree Law No. (26) of 2019, regarding public finance. It stipulates that "the Council of Ministers shall impose federal fees or revenues of all kinds or exempt from them – except taxes – by a decision based on the proposal of the Minister, in accordance with the provisions of the legislation in force in the State".
Article (81) of Federal Decree-Law No. (26) of 2019 on Public Finance:
The Council of Ministers may exempt federal entities or persons from all or part of the debts and dues owed to federal entities upon the request of the Minister, accompanied by the Ministry's views, and based on a request of the concerned federal authority by virtue of a written memorandum submitted to the Minister attaching the reasons and justifications for the exemption.
The Council of Ministers may determine special conditions on the basis of which any exemption shall be granted in accordance with the preceding paragraph.
The process
- Access the Ministry of Finance website or mobile application and select the service from the services menu.
- Complete the service request form and attach the required documents.
- Submit the request electronically to the authorized signatory at the federal entity via the system. The signatory will review and verify the request, then approve it using their digital ID. After approval, the request will be automatically sent to the Ministry of Finance to complete the process.
Conditions of use
- Clarification of the justifications for the exemption and the financial impact on federal government revenues.
Required Documents
- Explanation of the justifications for exemptions and the financial impact on the revenues of the federal government.
- The documents requested by the government revenue policies section (Debt certificate - ID - Passport).
Dependent on other services
Yes (federal entities / ministries / authorities) and the esteemed council of ministers.
Digital Accessibility
This service has been designed in accordance with the Digital Accessibility Policy issued by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA). It ensures easy access for all users, including People of Determination, with support for keyboard navigation, screen readers, content zoom up to 200%, and clear display of messages and alerts. Accessibility features will be continuously updated whenever any enhancements are made to digital channels or the user journey.
Service channels
Website
Target audience
Government Sector
Responsible Department
General Revenue Department
Support
Service completion duration
25 working days
Access control
No fees
Service availability
Open 24 x 7