What Is the UAE Five-Year Tax Credit Limit? Federal Decree-Law No. 17 of 2025

Tax & Accounting Jun 01

The UAE has introduced a strict deadline for claiming tax credit refunds, with unused balances now subject to permanent forfeiture after five years. Businesses that have accumulated VAT, corporate tax, or excise tax credits need to act before the window closes.

Human Resources & Payroll

Dubai Property Investor Visa 2026: Minimum Property Value Requirement Updates

May 29

Dubai has removed the previous AED 750,000 (US$204,220) minimum property value requirement for sole owners applying for the emirate’s two-year property investor residency visa. The reform broadens access to residency for foreign property owners, particularly first-time investors, end-users, and buyers of smaller residential units, while maintaining separate thresholds for joint ownership and long-term Golden Visa eligibility.

Legal & Regulatory

Saudi Arabia's New Geographical Indications (GI) Regime: SAIP Implementing Regulation

May 28

Saudi Arabia’s new GI framework gives producers a legal tool to protect region-linked products such as dates, Taif roses, and Najran honey, with registration valid for renewable ten-year terms.

Tax & Accounting

Do Property Owners Pay Tax in the UAE? Key Rules for Real Estate Investors

May 27

The UAE is no longer a tax-free environment for all real estate investors. This article explains how corporate tax, VAT, free zone rules, transfer fees, and ownership structures affect property owners and investors. The UAE is still one of the most tax-efficient real estate markets in the world. But it is no longer accurate to […]

UAE E-Invoicing Update: ASP Appointment Deadline Extended to October 2026

Legal & Regulatory May 26
Token Issuance in the UAE: What the 2026 CMA & VARA Rules Mean for Projects and Investors

Legal & Regulatory May 25
UAE Leads Middle East EV Sales as Commercial Opportunities Expand Across Charging, Fleets, and Green Mobility Infrastructure

Industries May 22
UAE Pharmaceutical Distribution Reform: What It Means for Market Access, Supply Chains, and Drug Security

Industries May 21

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