The UAE has issued two federal decree laws granting the Capital Market Authority expanded regulatory powers, stricter penalties, and enhanced consumer protection requirements.
From 01.01.2026, the FTA introduces fees for Advance Pricing Agreement applications and replaces the paper registration certificate with an electronic version.
As 2025 draws to a close, business owners across the UAE face a familiar question: Is everything in order?
From 14.01.2026, VAT on scrap metal transactions in the UAE will be accounted for by the buyer, not the supplier.
The Ministry of Finance and Khalifa Fund have signed an agreement giving accredited SMEs direct access to federal government contracts through the digital procurement platform.
Record investment, new company registrations, and expanded trade partnerships mark another strong year for business in the UAE.
The Ministry of Finance introduced amendments to the executive regulation governing excise tax in the UAE.
The UAE has amended its Commercial Companies Law to introduce non-profit companies, multi-class shares, and easier business relocation.
The UAE will introduce a tiered excise tax on sweetened beverages based on sugar content, effective 01.01.2026.
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.
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.
The World Bank forecasts 4.8% economic growth for the UAE in 2025, the highest in the GCC.
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.