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Tax, regulation and finance developments that matter to businesses operating across borders. Coverage includes the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, India, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Hong Kong, the United States, Luxembourg, Ireland and the Netherlands. Most articles include a designed PDF.
The FTA by the numbers: awareness, inspections and tourist VAT refunds
A quick read of the Authority's published statistics for the first half of 2026.
ComplianceFederal BudgetVATPDF
Small Business Relief: no tax, but you still have to file
The FTA has confirmed that relief from Corporate Tax does not remove the duty to register, file a simplified return and keep records.
ComplianceCorporate TaxSMEPDF
Tax Procedures amendments in 2026: refunds and voluntary disclosures
Federal Decree-Law No. 17 of 2025 took effect on 1 January 2026. The Executive Regulation amendments followed on 1 April 2026.
ComplianceTax ProceduresVATPDF