May 6, 2026
“What You Do” Matters More than “What You Are Called” – Connected Person Payments & Disclosure Under UAE Corporate Tax
“Director” and “Officer” are classified as Connected Persons under the UAE Corporate Tax Law. However, their meaning was subject to interpretation due to the absence ... Read more about “What You Do” Matters More than “What You Are Called” – Connected Person Payments & Disclosure Under UAE Corporate Tax
April 24, 2026
DMCC Update: Annual Financial Statements & Audit Filing Requirements
Companies registered in the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) are required to comply with mandatory annual financial statement preparation and audit filing obligations under DMCC ... Read more about DMCC Update: Annual Financial Statements & Audit Filing Requirements
April 22, 2026
DIFC Update: Mandatory Filing of Annual Accounts
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Registrar of Companies (ROC) now requires all registered entities to file annual financial statements. This includes entities that were previously not subject to filing ... Read more about DIFC Update: Mandatory Filing of Annual Accounts
April 21, 2026
Tax Procedures Update: Extended Audit Risks Linked to Refund Claims
The UAE Ministry of Finance has published Cabinet Decision 17 of 2026 (“Decision”), outlining significant updates to the Executive Regulations on Tax Procedure Law, effective ... Read more about Tax Procedures Update: Extended Audit Risks Linked to Refund Claims
April 1, 2026
UAE Introduces R&D Tax Credit Regime: A Strategic Incentive for Innovation Effective from 1 January 2026
For businesses driving innovation in the UAE, a significant opportunity has arrived. The United Arab Emirates has introduced a new Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit ... Read more about UAE Introduces R&D Tax Credit Regime: A Strategic Incentive for Innovation Effective from 1 January 2026
March 18, 2026
Introduction of the Electronic Invoicing System in the UAE
As part of its continued focus on tax compliance and digitalisation, the UAE Ministry of Finance (“MoF”) has introduced Electronic Invoicing (“e-invoicing”) through Ministerial Decisions ... Read more about Introduction of the Electronic Invoicing System in the UAE
