United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi issues a decree establishing a financial free zone

The UAE’s  Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has activated Pillar Two top-up tax registration on the EmaraTax portal, requiring in-scope multinational enterprise (MNE) groups to begin assessing their registration obligations and preparing the necessary

The UAE has ratified the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic Exchange of Information Pursuant to the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF MCAA). The UAE is among the signatories to the CARF MCAA, which was opened for

The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched a new initiative expanding the scope of expenses eligible for VAT refunds for UAE nationals constructing new residences, allowing citizens to claim refunds on an additional range of construction

The Senate of Burundi, on 21 May 2026, gave its approval to the income tax treaty with the UAE.  The treaty was signed on 16 February 2017. The primary goal of this treaty is to create a transparent tax environment and encourage cross-border

The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has  announced, on 14 May 2026, that more than 68,600 taxable persons benefited from the Corporate Tax Late Registration Penalty Waiver initiative during 2025 and the early part of 2026, as the country continues

Burundi's National Assembly issued a post confirming the approval of the income tax treaty with the UAE on 12 May 2026. The treaty was signed 16 February 2017. The primary goal of this treaty is to create a transparent tax environment and