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 UAE's new anti-money laundering law introduces stricter compliance requirements, higher penalties, requiring all businesses to review their frameworks.
Dubai’s record level of new business registrations in 2025 shows continued investor confidence and strong progress for company growth across the UAE.
The UAE and Austria are strengthening their trade and investment ties, creating new opportunities for European businesses to establish and grow in the UAE with the right local support.
The Central Bank of the UAE has cut its Base Rate to 3.90%, potentially making business borrowing more affordable.
UAE-EU discussions on economic partnership create opportunities for European businesses operating in Dubai or considering Middle East expansion.
A new agreement between JAFZA and DIFC allows businesses to combine financial structuring with industrial operations under one coordinated framework in Dubai.
The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has announced updated trademark service fees with new fast-track options and discounts for small businesses.
The International Monetary Fund projects Abu Dhabi's economy to grow by 6% and Dubai's by 3.4% in 2025, making the UAE the fastest-growing economy in the Gulf region.
The Federal Tax Authority has launched a technical service that allows UAE manufacturers to measure natural losses on excise goods and claim tax exemptions.