Private sector employers in the UAE must pay salaries by the first of each month from 01.06.2026 or face escalating penalties under new MoHRE rules.
The UAE has extended the e-invoicing ASP appointment deadline to 30.10.2026, giving businesses more time to select a provider ahead of mandatory compliance on 01.01.2027.
From record trade figures to rising company registrations, the UAE's early 2026 data confirms a business environment that keeps getting stronger.
The UAE's growing role in global financial governance is shaping the business environment for companies in Dubai
Every VAT-registered business in the UAE must ensure its tax invoices meet the mandatory requirements, with stricter standards ahead as the country transitions to e-invoicing.
Discover the key takeaways from the stakeholder consultation, including calls for greater transparency, practical comparisons with the traditional gratuity model, and stronger awareness efforts.
VARA (Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority) has been officially recognised as a competent authority under the UAE CIT (Corporate Income Tax) framework.
Cabinet Decision No. (1) of 2026 introduces a CIT (Corporate Income Tax) exemption for qualifying non-commercial sports entities in the UAE, subject to strict eligibility conditions and formal approval by the FTA (Federal Tax Authority).
New Cabinet Decision creates a unified legal framework for how the UAE exchanges tax information with foreign authorities, with clear obligations for businesses and individuals.
The UAE's non-oil trade just crossed AED 3.8 trillion for the first time, and for businesses, that growth presents real opportunities and new obligations to manage.
The UAE-Austria trade corridor grew nearly 16 percent in 2025, and with EU-UAE CEPA negotiations advancing, DACH companies have good reason to reassess their Gulf strategy.
The UAE is forecast to grow 5.6% in 2026, nearly four times the rate of advanced economies, and here is what that means for businesses on the ground.
The UAE government is running E-Invoicing awareness sessions as the rollout approaches.