UAE Extends Small Business Relief Until 2029
Under Ministerial Decision No. 131 of 29 July 2026, the corporate tax exemption for small businesses in the United Arab Emirates has been extended until 31 December 2029. Originally, this
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Police Clearance Certificate Required for New UAE Residence Visa
Starting in June 2026, the UAE immigration authorities are gradually introducing a new requirement for UAE residence visa applicants. Citizens of certain countries will be required to submit a police
Downward Transfer Pricing Adjustments: UAE FTA’s Clarifications
On 15 July 2026, the UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) published a Public Clarification on adjustments made in Corporate Tax Returns under the transfer pricing (TP) rules. Who does this
DMCC Suffix Change: Deadline Extended to 31 December 2026
As of July 2026, the DMCC Free Zone in Dubai (UAE) has extended the transition period for its member companies to update their corporate names by replacing the suffix DMCC
UAE FTA Publishes Summary of Corporate Tax Clarifications
On 9 July 2026, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) of the United Arab Emirates published a summary of private clarifications on corporate tax issued by the authority in recent times.
Choosing the Right Jurisdiction for Company Registration: Key Factors
Registering a company abroad starts with choosing a jurisdiction – the country where the company will be incorporated and whose laws will govern it. The jurisdiction determines not only the
How to Change the Registered Agent of an Offshore Company?
Having a registered agent is a mandatory requirement in jurisdictions where offshore companies can be set up. Typically, the relationship with a registered agent is established for the long term
Wage Payment Rules Changing in the UAE
On 12 May 2026, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) of the United Arab Emirates published Ministerial Decision No. 340 of 2026 “On the Wages Protection System”, changing
UAE Reduced Penalties for Certain Tax Violations
On April 14, 2026, the new Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 2025 regarding administrative penalties for violations of tax laws in the UAE came into force (originally Cabinet Decision No.
Seychelles Revenue Commission Outlines TIN Requirements for IBCs
Our client recently encountered a bank requirement to provide a tax number for their Seychelles company during the account opening process. However, a Tax Identification Number (TIN) is not automatically