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UAE Economic Growth in 2025
- 19.12.2025
- Posted by: Uwe Hohmann
- Categories: Dubai, Middle East
No CommentsRecord investment, new company registrations, and expanded trade partnerships mark another strong year for business in the UAE.
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UAE Amends Excise Tax Executive Regulation
- 19.12.2025
- Posted by: Uwe Hohmann
- Categories: Tax, Dubai
The Ministry of Finance introduced amendments to the executive regulation governing excise tax in the UAE.
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UAE Amends Commercial Companies Law
- 11.12.2025
- Posted by: Uwe Hohmann
- Categories: Dubai, Middle East
The UAE has amended its Commercial Companies Law to introduce non-profit companies, multi-class shares, and easier business relocation.
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UAE Tiered Excise Tax on Sweetened Beverages
- 11.12.2025
- Posted by: Uwe Hohmann
- Categories: Tax, Dubai
The UAE will introduce a tiered excise tax on sweetened beverages based on sugar content, effective 01.01.2026.
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UAE E-Invoicing Penalties Announced
- 11.12.2025
- Posted by: Uwe Hohmann
- Categories: Dubai, Middle East
Cabinet Resolution No. (106) of 2025 sets out the administrative fines that will apply to businesses required to use the E-Invoicing System in the UAE.
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Understanding UAE Tax Penalties
- 05.12.2025
- Posted by: Uwe Hohmann
- Categories: Tax, Dubai
Late tax payments in the UAE attract a 14% per annum penalty, and failing to disclose errors before an FTA audit adds a fixed 15% charge on top.
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UAE Economy Set to Grow 4.8% in 2025
- 05.12.2025
- Posted by: Uwe Hohmann
- Categories: Dubai, Middle East
The World Bank forecasts 4.8% economic growth for the UAE in 2025, the highest in the GCC.
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UAE Tax Procedures Law Key Amendments Taking Effect in January 2026
- 05.12.2025
- Posted by: Uwe Hohmann
- Categories: Tax, Dubai
Federal Decree-Law No. (17) of 2025 introduces a five-year limit on tax refund requests and new FTA powers, with all changes taking effect on 01.01.2026.
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UAE Launches New Platform for Buying and Selling Trademarks
- 28.11.2025
- Posted by: Uwe Hohmann
- Categories: Dubai, Middle East
The UAE has launched the region’s first digital marketplace for trading registered trademarks, opening new opportunities for brand owners and investors alike.
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GDRFA Dubai and DIFC Sign Partnership Agreement
- 28.11.2025
- Posted by: Uwe Hohmann
- Categories: Company Setup, Dubai
For companies registered in DIFC, visa processing, residency permits, and related administrative tasks could soon be simplified with a new partnership with GDRFA.
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09 Jan 2026 DubaiDubai Ranked Third Most Startup-Friendly City in the World
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09 Jan 2026 DubaiGCC Economic Integration Hits Record Levels
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09 Jan 2026 DubaiUAE Surpasses 1.4 Million Registered Companies
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03 Jan 2026 DubaiUAE Pass Security: Protecting Your Identity from Fraudulent Schemes
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03 Jan 2026 DubaiUAE Introduces New Federal Decree Laws to Strengthen Capital Markets Regulation