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Regulatory & Legal Updates January 10, 2026 UAE Tax Updates (November, 2025)

Federal Decree-Law No. (17) of 2025 amends certain provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. (28) of 2022 on Tax Procedures.

United Arab Emirates Tax

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BSA Law

What Businesses Must Do After UAE VAT Rule Changes In 2026 To Protect Refunds, Credits, And Compliance

The VAT environment in the UAE has undergone a transformation from 1 January, 2026. With discipline and time-bound requirements, it now requires businesses to be more vigilant about deadlines.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

IMC Group

Middle East Tax Alert | UAE | Profit Margin Scheme

The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has released its Guide on the Profit Margin Scheme (PMS) (Guide VATGPM1) in January 2026.

United Arab Emirates Tax

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

UAE E-Invoicing 2026: What Businesses Need To Know About The New Framework, Timeline And Key Compliance Obligations

The United Arab Emirates has officially entered the era of mandatory e-invoicing. In late 2025, the Ministry of Finances ("MoF") issued Ministerial Decision No. 243 of 2025 establishing the new electronic invoicing system...

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ATOZ

Middle East Tax Alert | Uae | From VAT To Corporate Tax: How FTA's Risk-Based Audits Will Shape Compliance In 2026

United Arab Emirates Tax

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

UAE VAT Update: Introduction Of A Reverse Charge Mechanism For Local Supplies Of Metal Scrap Under Cabinet Decision No. 153 Of 2025

United Arab Emirates Tax

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Regulatory & Legal Updates December 18, 2025 UAE Tax Updates (November, 2025)

United Arab Emirates Tax

BA

BSA Law

Federal Decree Law No.16 And 17 Of 2025 Issued On 1 October 2025 Effective 1 January 2026 | Change In VAT Law And Tax Procedure

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

UAE VAT Law Amended: Critical Implications For Pending And Rejected Tax Refund Requests, And Other Amendments

United Arab Emirates Tax

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Recent Cabinet Decisions Issued For Changes In Administrative Penalties And Levy Of Penalties For E-invoicing Related Non-compliances

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

UAE Tax Procedures Updates: Key Amendments Effective 1 January 2026

United Arab Emirates Tax

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ATOZ

MIDDLE EAST TAX ALERT | UAE | Significant Amendments To UAE VAT Law And Tax Procedures Law

United Arab Emirates Tax

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Dubai'de Şirket Kuruluşu ve Vergi Avantajları

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Esenyel Partners

UAE Tax Updates (October, 2025)

United Arab Emirates Tax

BA

BSA Law

Middle East Tax Alert | UAE | Profit Margin Scheme

United Arab Emirates Tax

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Commercial Companies Law Amendment Allowing For Class Shares, Non-profit Companies, Company Migration And Deadlock Resolution Tools

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Squire Patton Boggs

UAE E-Invoicing 2026: What Businesses Need To Know About The New Framework, Timeline And Key Compliance Obligations

United Arab Emirates Tax

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ATOZ

Dubai Updates Crypto Token Regulatory Framework

United Arab Emirates Technology

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Dechert

A Comprehensive Analysis Of The 2025 Amendments To The UAE Commercial Companies Law

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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HAS Law Firm

Middle East Tax Alert | Uae | Cabinet Decision No. 129 Of 2025 | Penalties

The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) has published the Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 2025 on October 9, 2025, and it would be effective from April 14, 2026.

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Alvarez & Marsal

UAE Embraces Digital Taxation: Electronic-Invoicing Framework Announced

Electronic Invoicing ("e-invoicing") is rapidly becoming a global standard as Tax Authorities adopt structured, real-time compliance systems to improve transparency, reduce fraud, and streamline tax administration.

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition October 2025

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) issued a statement on 5th October 2025 expressing its gratitude and appreciation to the large number of Corporate Taxpayers who have achieved high compliance rates.

United Arab Emirates Tax

PB

Premier Brains Global

Administrative Penalties In The UAE: The 2025 Reform And The Shift Toward A Unified Tax Penalty Regime

The UAE's system of Administrative Penalties has undergone one of its most significant transformations since the introduction of VAT and Excise Tax in 2017.

United Arab Emirates Tax

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition September 2025

United Arab Emirates Tax

PB

Premier Brains Global

MIDDLE EAST TAX ALERT | UAE | Timely Insights Into The Ministerial Decisions Released On The UAE Electronic Invoicing System (EIS)

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Alvarez & Marsal

Ministerial Decision No. 243 And 244 Of 2025 - Electronic Invoicing System Implementation Framework

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

MIDDLE EAST TAX ALERT | UAE | Latest VAT Law Amendments For The Upcoming UAE E-Invoicing Implementation

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Alvarez & Marsal

The UAE's New E‑Invoicing System: A Guide For Importers And Exporters

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Al Tamimi & Company

Amendments In Executive Regulations Of Federal Decree Law On Account E-Invoicing

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

Taxation Of Free Zone Companies Under The UAE Corporate Tax Regime

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Dolce Vita Advisors

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition August 2025

PB

Premier Brains Global

Utilizing Double Taxation Treaties: Avoiding "Tax Twice" Traps

United Arab Emirates Tax

IMC Group

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition July 2025

PB

Premier Brains Global

Taxation Of Free Zone Companies Under The UAE Corporate Tax Regime

The United Arab Emirates ("UAE") has historically positioned itself as a tax-neutral and investor-friendly jurisdiction, enabling businesses...

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Dolce Vita Advisors

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition August 2025

FTA's Maskan Supplier Portal is the system that supports VAT refunds for UAE nationals who are building a new home. FTA issued a guide which explains the procedure to login to the Maskan Supplier Portal.

PB

Premier Brains Global

Utilizing Double Taxation Treaties: Avoiding "Tax Twice" Traps

For organizations with employees working across borders, it's imperative to know the treaty benefits for cross border employees for effective tax planning. In the UAE...

United Arab Emirates Tax

IMC Group

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition July 2025

The UAE Federal Tax Authority's has published the Private Clarifications-Tax Procedures – (TPGPC1) Guide which provides guidance on...

PB

Premier Brains Global

Dubai Free Zones Council Implements Free Zone One Passport Initiative: A Transformative Step For Business Expansion And Regulatory Efficiency

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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BSA Law

UAE VAT – Current Policies And The Way Ahead

Nexdigm hosted a focused knowledge session unpacking the recent developments and future trajectory of UAE VAT law. It served as a practical briefing for tax professionals, CFOs, and compliance officers navigating a rapidly evolving VAT regime.

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition June 2025

The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) has issued Ministerial Decision No. 96 of 2025 (effective from 1 January 2025) notifying 10% as the minimum percentage of shares that must be floated on a Recognised Stock...

United Arab Emirates Tax

PB

Premier Brains Global

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition May 2025

The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) on 02 May 2025 issued Ministerial Decision No. 55 of 2025 (retrospectively effective from 1 June 2023).

United Arab Emirates Tax

PB

Premier Brains Global

The Evolution Of Tax Departments In The GCC

The evolution of tax in the GCC is noteworthy, shaped by rapid economic and regulatory change. Historically, the landscape was simpler, with legacy regimes...

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Alvarez & Marsal

VAT Public Clarification (Concerned Services)

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

Public Clarification Issued For Amendment In Executive Regulations Of Federal Decree Law

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

E-Invoicing Makes A Grand Entrance Into The UAE Taxation Regime Together With Some New Amendments!

United Arab Emirates Tax

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

FTA Clarifies The Requirement For Self-Invoicing On Importing Concerned Services

United Arab Emirates Tax

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Support In Bidding For A Major Construction Project In India

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

Nexdigm UAE

UAE Tax Updates (April, 2025)

United Arab Emirates Tax

BA

BSA Law

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition April 2025

PB

Premier Brains Global

VAT Regulation For Cryptocurrency Mining In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Tax

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

VAT Public Clarification (Barter & Precious Metals)

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition March 2025

PB

Premier Brains Global

Federal Tax Authority Clarifies Reverse Charge Expansion For Precious Goods – Public Clarification VATP043

United Arab Emirates Tax

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition February 2025

PB

Premier Brains Global

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition December 2024

United Arab Emirates Tax

PB

Premier Brains Global

A Special Tax Dispute Resolution Mechanism For Government Entities In Respect Of Their Sovereign Activities

United Arab Emirates Tax

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Understanding Taxes In Dubai: A Guide To The Essentials

United Arab Emirates Tax

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The Sovereign Group

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Latest Videos

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What Businesses Must Do After UAE VAT Rule Changes In 2026 To Protect Refunds, Credits, And Compliance

IMC Group

The 2025 E-Invoicing Rollout In The UAE (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

A&M Tax Talks Middle East | Podcast Series

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Alvarez & Marsal

Webinar: Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia | VAT Law Reform (Video)

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Alvarez & Marsal

Webinar: Tax And Legal Risks On Visa Facilitation And Employment Arrangements (Video)

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Alvarez & Marsal

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