Germany, UAE expect early conclusion of tax treaty negotiations
Germany and the UAE are expected to conclude negotiations for a tax treaty between the two countries at an early stage, according to a joint declaration on 10 September 2026 and published by the Emirati Ministry of Foreign Affairs. UAE President
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UAE updates VAT framework with new input tax apportionment, cash payment rules
The UAE’s Ministry of Finance announced the issuance of Cabinet Decision No. (149) of 2026 on 8 September 2026, amending certain provisions of the Executive Regulation of the Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax (VAT), as part of
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UAE: FTA clarifies VAT amendments on e-invoicing, imports, tax credits
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued VAT Public Clarification - VATP046, explaining amendments to Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax and its Executive Regulation. The amendments were introduced through Federal
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UAE: FTA announces deadline for corporate returns, payment
The UAE’s tax authority, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), in an announcement on 2 September 2026, has called on all taxable persons to file Corporate Tax returns and remit payment within nine months following the end of their tax period. Exempt
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UAE: FTA clarifies VAT rules for concerned goods
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued VAT Public Clarification VATP045 – Concerned Goods – Tax Invoices and Input Tax Recovery on 26 August 2026, setting out the VAT treatment for Concerned Goods imported into the UAE on or before 31
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UAE sets minimum excise price for electronic smoking liquids
The UAE will introduce a minimum excise price of AED 1 per millilitre for liquids used in electronic smoking devices and tools from 1 September 2026, under Cabinet Decision No. 137 of 2026. Issued on 24 July 2026, the decision applies to such
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UAE issues Pillar Two QDMTT guidance on scope, registration, excluded entities
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued two guides dated 26 August 2026 providing administrative and technical guidance on the Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (QDMTT) Legislation. The guidance covers how multinational enterprise
See MoreUAE: FTA sets input VAT verification requirements from October
The UAE Federal Tax Authority has issued Decision No. 13 of 2026 on 22 July 2026, establishing due diligence requirements for Taxable Persons seeking to deduct Input Tax. The Decision applies to the verification of the validity and integrity of
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UAE updates requirements for filing Pillar Two information return
The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 133 of 2026 on 25 August 2026, setting out the entities required to file the Pillar Two Information Return under Cabinet Decision No. 142 of 2024 on the Imposition of Top-Up Tax on
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UAE: FTA establishes rules for maintaining accounting records
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued Decision No. 4 of 2026 on 2 June 2026, setting out rules and requirements for maintaining information contained in accounting records and commercial books. The decision establishes the applicable
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UAE: FTA updates supplier verification framework
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued Decision No. 13 of 2026, setting out verification requirements for suppliers and transactions, with the measures taking effect from 1 October 2026. The decision was approved by the FTA Board on 23
See MoreUAE: FTA clarifies corporate tax treatment of AT1 instrument payments by banks
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued Corporate Tax Public Clarification CTP012, addressing the Corporate Tax treatment of payments made by banks on Additional Tier 1 (AT1) instruments. The clarification explains whether such payments
See MoreUAE announces new minimum excise price for e-liquids starting September 2027
The Ministry of Finance has announced the issuance of a Decision on the minimum Excise Price for Tobacco Products and Liquids used in Electronic Smoking Devices and Tools. Under the Decision, the existing minimum Excise Price will continue to
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UAE: MoF extends small business corporate tax relief
The UAE’s Ministry of Finance has announced the issuance of Ministerial Decision No. (131), extending the period during which eligible Taxable Persons can claim Small Business Relief to tax periods ending on or before 31 December 2029. The
See MoreUAE: FTA issues registration, deregistration rules under Pillar Two Top-up tax
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) issued Federal Tax Authority Decision No. 12 of 2026, establishing the registration, deregistration and notification requirements for entities subject to the domestic Top-up Tax under Cabinet Decision No. 142 of
See MoreUAE: FTA reminds small business relief beneficiaries of corporate tax compliance obligations
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA), in a notice on 3 August 2026, has reminded taxable persons eligible for small business relief that they must submit simplified corporate tax returns within prescribed legal deadlines. FTA has emphasised that
See MoreUAE sets out 2027–29 finance strategy with corporate tax, digital currency, AI reforms
The UAE Ministry of Finance has published its Strategic Plan for 2027–2029, outlining a roadmap to strengthen the country's fiscal framework, improve government financial management, and reinforce its international economic position. The plan
See MoreUAE: FTA publishes guidance on small business corporate tax
The UAE Federal Tax Authority has published the Basic Tax Information Bulletin - Small Business on 30 July 2026, providing guidance in a question-and-answer format covering key tax matters relevant to small businesses. Who should read this
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