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UAE VAT Update: What Businesses In Designated Zones Should Watch

The UAE has introduced targeted amendments to its VAT framework through Federal Decree-Law No. 16 of 2025, effective 1 January 2026, reinforcing the country’s ongoing efforts to strengthen tax compliance, improve clarity across sectors, and align the VAT regime with evolving business practices.

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Sohaibani & Partners

Setting Up A Company In The UAE: Mainland Or Free Zone? A Legal And Commercial Comparison

The UAE operates under a federal constitutional system. Companies established on the mainland are governed by...

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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HAS Law Firm

UAE e‑invoicing Update: What Businesses Need To Know Now

On 23 February 2026, the UAE Ministry of Finance issued comprehensive operational guidance implementing Ministerial Decisions No. 243, 244 and 64 of 2025, as well as Cabinet Decision No. 106 of 2025...

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ATOZ

Consolidated Technical And Operational Update On UAE Electronic Invoicing

The Ministry of Finance has issued a series of publications to support the implementation of the Electronic Invoicing System in the United Arab Emirates.

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

From Tax Benefits To Growth Potential: Why The United Arab Emirates Is The Ideal Hub For Asset Managers

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Alvarez & Marsal

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

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

United Arab Emirates Commercial

IMC Group

Middle East Tax Alert | UAE | Profit Margin Scheme

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Alvarez & Marsal

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

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

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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

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

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

United Arab Emirates Tax

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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

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

UAE Payment Service Provider Regulation: CBUAE RPSCS Licensing, Capital And Compliance

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Dolce Vita Advisors

Dubai Updates Crypto Token Regulatory Framework

United Arab Emirates Technology

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Dechert

What Leave Are Employees Entitled To Under UAE Labour Law?

United Arab Emirates Employment

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The Sovereign Group

The UAE's Digital Asset Framework: Catalyst For Innovation

United Arab Emirates Technology

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DSK Legal

The Growing Importance Of AML, And UBO Compliance For UAE Businesses

United Arab Emirates Commercial

IMC Group

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

Stated as per UAE VAT Law update are "As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen tax governance and promote digital compliance, the UAE has issued Cabinet Decisions No. 106 and 129 of 2025.

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

UAE Tax Procedures Updates: Key Amendments Effective 1 January 2026

On 1 October 2025, the United Arab Emirates promulgated Federal Decree-Law No. 17 of 2025 and Federal Decree-Law No. 16 of 2025, which introduce substantial modifications to tax procedures...

United Arab Emirates Tax

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ATOZ

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

On November 25, 2025, the UAE Ministry of Finance issued two key legislative updates...

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Alvarez & Marsal

Dubai'de Şirket Kuruluşu ve Vergi Avantajları

Dubai, yatırımcılar ve girişimciler için Orta Doğu'nun en cazip iş merkezlerinden biridir. Şirketinizi Dubai'de kurarak modern finans altyapısına erişebilir...

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Esenyel Partners

UAE Tax Updates (October, 2025)

United Arab Emirates Tax

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BSA Law

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

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Alvarez & Marsal

UAE Embraces Digital Taxation: Electronic-Invoicing Framework Announced

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition October 2025

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

United Arab Emirates Tax

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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

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

The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) has issued Ministerial Decision No. 243 of 2025 on the Electronic Invoicing System (EIS) and Ministerial Decision...

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Alvarez & Marsal

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

To facilitate a controlled and effective rollout, the Ministry will initiate a Pilot Programme commencing 1 July 2026. Selected participants will be formally notified of their inclusion in the Taxpayer Working Group and must provide written confirmation of their agreement to participate.

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

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

The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) has published the amended VAT Executive regulations (Cabinet Decision No. 100 of 2025 to the Federal Decree Law No. 8 of 2017)...

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Alvarez & Marsal

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

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to introduce a remarkable reform in the way businesses issue and manage invoices.

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

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

The Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZC) has introduced the Free Zone One Passport initiative, a landmark regulatory reform that fundamentally changes how businesses operate across Dubai's network of free zones

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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BSA Law

VAT-Inclusive Displayed Prices: Rule, Exceptions, And Implications

Have you ever walked into a retail store, found an item you liked at what seemed like a reasonable price, only to be surprised at the checkout counter when the cashier asked for 5% more due to "VAT"?

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

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

The UAE government has taken steps to move towards a fully digitized tax system by adopting E-Invoices.

United Arab Emirates Tax

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Regulatory & Legal Updates June 30, 2025 UAE Tax Updates (June, 2025)

Federal Tax Authority Decision No. 6 of 2025 – Standards, Controls, and Procedures for Dealing with Shortage in Excise Goods...

United Arab Emirates Tax

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BSA Law

What You Need To Know About The UAE PEPPOL International Invoice (PINT) For E-Invoicing

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Alvarez & Marsal

UAE VAT – Current Policies And The Way Ahead

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition June 2025

United Arab Emirates Tax

PB

Premier Brains Global

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition May 2025

United Arab Emirates Tax

PB

Premier Brains Global

The Evolution Of Tax Departments In The GCC

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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

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

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

United Arab Emirates Tax

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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

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BSA Law

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition April 2025

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Premier Brains Global

VAT Regulation For Cryptocurrency Mining In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Tax

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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

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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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