UAE signs global agreement on crypto tax reporting. Public consultation open on CARF rules ahead of 2027 rollout
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Corporate tax
UAE announces new tax rules for Free Zones
The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued new Corporate Tax rules for Free Zones, expanding qualifying activities and clarifying ministerial decisions
Ministry of Finance
UAE announces significant tax update
OECD grants UAE Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax qualified status, ensuring certainty for multinationals
Ministry of Finance
How the UAE is using public-private partnerships to transform services, boost investment and create sustainable growth
The UAE Ministry of Finance is expanding public-private partnerships with new laws, training and projects to boost investment and sustainable growth
Dubai real estate
Dubai property sales passed $17.3bn in July as tax reforms fuel investor confidence
Property Finder reports 27 per cent YoY surge in Dubai property sales value and record off-plan activity as UAE aligns tax rules with global standards
Corporate tax
UAE Corporate Tax: Businesses must register July 31 or face $2,723 penalty
The initiative applies to Corporate Taxpayers and certain exempt persons who are required to register with the FTA in the UAE
Fizzy drinks
UAE to introduce sugar tax for beverages from 2026
New tiered system to pop up in UAE will tax sugary drinks based on sugar content per 100ml as flat rate is fizzed out
Budget
UAE launches 2027–2029 budget cycle
New cycle transforms the federal budget into a future-ready financial instrument aligned with UAE Centennial 2071 and the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision
Federal budget
UAE reviews draft federal budget for 2026
UAE leaders review draft 2026 federal budget as economic growth drives new projections
Ministry of Finance
UAE raises $300m in June 2025 Islamic T-Sukuk auction, oversubscribed 5.6 times
UAE completes $300m Islamic T-Sukuk auction with 5.6x oversubscription, strong investor confidence
Ministry of Finance
UAE issues tax guidance to help businesses
The UAE Ministry of Finance has released Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) guidance to help taxpayers avoid double taxation
Abu Dhabi
Eid Al Adha 2025 dates announced; UAE petrol prices change; new tax rule revealed; Dubai real estate tokenisation – 10 things you missed this week
UAE petrol prices, Eid holiday dates, tax rules and more top news stories this week
Ministry of Finance
UAE announces new corporate tax rule for partnerships
Under current Corporate Tax Law in the UAE, unincorporated partnerships operate as tax transparent entities
law on whistleblowing
Dubai introduces new law to protect financial whistleblowers
Dubai will protect the rights of financial whistleblowers as it enhances audit rules
Corporate tax
UAE announces tax exemption
UAE will exempt certain foreign entities from corporate tax payments
Attestation services
UAE tax rule; May petrol prices revealed; Trump Tower in Dubai; Viral chocolate maker speaks out – 10 things you missed this week
UAE and Saudi tax updates; Dubai viral chocolate maker interview, May petrol prices revealed, Trump Tower coming to Sheikh Zayed Road and more news stories
Federal Tax Authority
UAE announces new tax rule
The UAE has announced a new waiver for tax fines in the country