UAE will apply a new tiered Excise Tax on sweetened drinks from January 2026, linking tax per litre to sugar and sweetener content
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UAE tax authority introduces new pricing agreement fees from January 2026, scraps paper certificates
UAE FTA announces Advance Pricing Agreement fees effective January 2026 and cancels paper tax certificates in favour of free digital versions
Excise tax
UAE announces updated Excise Tax rules
UAE issues Cabinet Resolution No. 198 of 2025 amending Excise Tax rules to improve compliance and enhance procedures
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UAE announces new VAT rules effective January 1, 2026
The UAE issues new VAT amendments effective January 1, 2026, simplifying procedures and tightening refund rules and transparency
Ministry of Finance
UAE issues major tax rule change from January 1, 2026
The UAE has issued major amendments to its tax procedures, introducing new rules on refunds, limitation periods and FTA powers
Federal Tax Authority
UAE tax compliance grows as FTA sees 651,000 corporate registrants and VAT refund surge
UAE Federal Tax Authority reports global-level tax compliance, over 651,000 corporate registrants, and $31.4m in VAT refunds
Fizzy drinks
UAE sugar tax explained: Sweet new rules popping up in 2026
UAE sugar tax brings sweet new rules from 2026, linking excise rates on sweetened drinks to sugar content under a tiered model
Corporate tax
UAE corporate tax registrations surpass 640,000 as FTA reports record compliance levels
FTA says over 640,000 UAE companies have registered for corporate tax, marking record compliance and growing awareness ahead of deadline
Corporate tax
UAE businesses urged to file tax returns early to avoid penalties
The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority reminded all businesses to file corporate tax returns within nine months of their tax period to avoid fines and delays
crypto
UAE announces new tax reporting rules for crypto assets
UAE signs global agreement on crypto tax reporting. Public consultation open on CARF rules ahead of 2027 rollout
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Next UAE holiday dates, Emirates ID update, Dubai tourism boom and real estate tax analysis – 10 things you missed this week
Catch up on the UAE’s biggest news this week — from new holidays and Emirates ID updates to Dubai tourism growth, real estate tax analysis and more
UAE real estate
UAE real estate tax rules explained
UAE allows 4 per cent tax depreciation on investment properties from 2025, boosting real estate businesses under new corporate tax rules
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New UAE tax rules; Dubai real estate record; 100 best places to work; Oman launches Golden Visa – 10 things you missed this week
From record Dubai real estate sales to new UAE tax rules, Oman’s Golden Residency and Saudi retail growth—this week’s must-read headlines
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
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UAE holiday, petrol price changes, tax update, Saudi property reforms, new Kuwait laws – 10 things you missed this week
From a new UAE holiday and petrol price changes to a significant tax update, Saudi property reforms and new Kuwait laws — here are 10 big Gulf business stories you may have missed this week
Federal Tax Authority
UAE warns businesses to keep tax records for 7 years or face penalties
UAE FTA warns firms to keep tax records for 7 years and file returns on time or face penalties
Ministry of Finance
UAE announces significant tax update
OECD grants UAE Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax qualified status, ensuring certainty for multinationals
