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.
Audit in the UAE: When Is It Mandatory for Companies?
The introduction of company taxes in the UAE, the regulatory requirements applicable to commercial companies in Dubai and other emirates, as well as the relatively stringent rules imposed by a
Transfer Pricing in the UAE: Rules, Reporting, and the Risk of Adjustments
Entrepreneurs establishing a company in the UAE, including Dubai, should consider the full range of rules governing the country’s corporate tax regime. One of the most technically complex aspects of
UAE Free Zone Companies in 2026: Licences, Tax and Bank Accounts
Free zones in the UAE attract international entrepreneurs with straightforward incorporation and a favourable tax regime, yet the actual conditions vary widely depending on the zone, the business activity and
UAE Free Zones Explained: Setup, Tax and Banking – Video
This video is a clear, practical overview of free zones in the UAE: how they work, how to choose the right one, and how free zone companies are taxed. We
RAK ICC Company Formation: A Cross-Border Deal in Practice
A UAE company in the international food trade came to us with a cross-border transaction to complete. It planned to buy shares in a foreign company and then sell them