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UAE Corporate Tax Collections for 2025 Rise 34% to AED 46.5 Billion
The FTA reported on 11 November 2026 that corporate tax for 2025 tax periods reached about AED 46.52 billion, up 33.9%, with 91% of returns filed on time.
Published November 11, 2026
Abu Dhabi Launches the Region’s First Licensing Framework for Energy Aggregators
Abu Dhabi's Department of Energy announced licensing for energy aggregators after a 2025 pilot in which more than 30 entities cut peak load by up to 401 MW.
Published November 9, 2026
UAE Caps E-Invoicing Penalties at AED 50,000 in 12 Months
New Cabinet Decision: AED 5,000 per month for missed e-invoicing obligations, capped at AED 50,000 in 12 months. System failure penalty removed.
Published October 30, 2026
ADGM Publishes Crypto Mining Guidance: Commercial Licence Under Activity Code 7230
On 28 October 2026 ADGM published guidance treating crypto mining as a commercial activity under code 7230: an RA licence, no FSRA approval for own-account mining.
Published October 28, 2026
UAE Launches AI Tourist VAT Refund Platform at Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah Airports
The FTA and Planet launched an AI, paperless tourist VAT refund platform at three UAE airports: app, QR scan, face recognition, refund in one business day.
Published October 21, 2026
UAE Eases E-Invoicing Rules: Tax Group Transactions Excluded Until End of 2028
Ministerial Decision No. 197 of 2026 excludes tax group transactions from UAE e-invoicing in 2027-2028 and drops the UAE data storage rule.
Published October 19, 2026
UAE Ranks Third of 63 Destinations in Nomad Capitalist Lifestyle Index 2026 and First for Tax
The UAE scored 73.15 out of 100 in the Nomad Capitalist Lifestyle Index 2026, behind Monaco and Andorra, and ranked first of 63 destinations for tax with 96.
Published October 16, 2026
UAE Cuts Domestic Heliport Approval From Up to 135 Days to Two Working Days
The GCAA has replaced certification of domestic heliports with a simplified registration: approval now takes two working days instead of up to 135 days.
Published September 28, 2026
Abu Dhabi Hosts the Largest UN Crime Congress with 97 Countries
The 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice runs at ADNEC from 26 September to 1 October 2026, with 97 countries and 33 ministers taking part.
Published September 21, 2026
UAE Emerges as a Global Hub for Family Wealth and Succession Planning
Families are moving holding structures to the UAE. The FTA June 2026 family foundations guide fixed the rules on multi-tier chains, SPVs and family offices.
Published September 20, 2026
UAE VAT Changes From 1 October 2026: Staff Housing Tied to MoHRE Rules, Large Cash Payments Lose Input Tax
Cabinet Decision No. 149 of 2026 applies from 1 October 2026: VAT recovery on staff housing is tied to MoHRE rules, and large cash purchases lose input tax.
Published September 13, 2026
UAE Cabinet Resolution No. 143 of 2026 Takes Effect on 12 September: Universities Face Fines of Up to AED 500,000, Exams Designed to Pass Students Count as a Violation, and Repeat Breaches Can Cost Accreditation
Cabinet Resolution No. 143 of 2026 is in force from 12 September: fines up to AED 500,000, admission suspensions and loss of accreditation for UAE universities.
Published September 12, 2026
UAE Amends the VAT Executive Regulation: Cabinet Decision No. 149 of 2026 Blocks Input Tax on Cash Payments Above Thresholds Still to Be Set, Clarifies Employee Accommodation and Refines Input Tax Apportionment
Cabinet Decision No. 149 of 2026 amends the UAE VAT Executive Regulation: no input tax on cash payments above thresholds still to be set, staff housing, apportionment, medi…
Published September 8, 2026
UAE Corporate Tax Deadline: FTA Reminds Companies With a 31 December 2025 Year-End to File and Pay by 30 September 2026, Small Business Relief Filers Included
FTA: companies with a financial year ended 31 December 2025 must file the Corporate Tax return and pay by 30 September 2026, Small Business Relief filers included.
Published September 2, 2026
Dubai Issues Force Majeure Guide: Cost Increases and Supply Delays Are Not Force Majeure Under the New UAE Civil Code
Dubai's DET, Dubai Chambers and Baker McKenzie issued a Force Majeure Guide: which Civil Code applies, why cost rises and delays do not qualify, six steps to take.
Published August 28, 2026
UAE Sets Pillar Two Information Return Rules: Who Files with the FTA Under Ministerial Decision No. 133 of 2026
MD 133 of 2026 names the UAE entities that file the Pillar Two Information Return with the FTA: constituent entities, JVs and reverse hybrids, from FY 2025.
Published August 26, 2026
UAE Music Licensing From December 2026: What Restaurants, Hotels and Malls Must Do
From 1 December 2026 UAE restaurants, hotels, malls and gyms need an annual music licence via EMRA or Music Nation. Who must register, exemptions, how to prepare.
Published August 11, 2026
UAE VAT and Cryptocurrency: FTA Sets Rules for Converting Digital Currency into Dirhams
FTA Directive No. 3 of 2026: businesses accepting crypto convert values into AED using the average rate of three approved exchanges at the date and time of each deal.
Published August 11, 2026
UAE Merger Control Goes Live on 30 July 2026: What Dealmakers Must Know
From 30 July 2026 M&A deals with AED 300 million UAE turnover or 40% market share need Ministry of Economy clearance before closing. Key rules and deadlines.
Published July 29, 2026
UAE Space Agency Gives Companies 90 Days to Obtain Licences
UAE Space Agency: 90 days from 27 July 2026 for all space sector operators to obtain licences under Federal Decree-Law No. 46 of 2023. Deadline 25 October.
Published July 28, 2026
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