Policy & Legal Updates

UAE Updates E-Invoicing Regulations and Sets Deadlines for Large Enterprises

The UAE Ministry of Finance has introduced Ministerial Decisions No. 168 and No. 197 of 2026, clarifying compliance rules and provider accreditation for the national e-invoicing programme. Enterprises with annual revenues of AED 50 million or more must appoint an accredited service provider by 30 October 2026, ahead of the mandatory launch on 1 January 2027. The new rules also allow cross-border invoice data storage and introduce a temporary 24-month exemption for formal VAT Tax Group transactions.

China–UAE News

China and UAE Align Strategic Visions as Gulf Sovereign Investments Surge

Emirati and Chinese government delegations convened in Beijing to align China's 15th Five-Year Plan with the 'We the UAE 2031' initiative. The meeting followed record bilateral non-oil trade of $110 billion in 2025 and an influx of Gulf sovereign investments into China.

Policy & Legal Updates

UAE Ministry of Investment Launches Platform Targeting $65 Billion Annual FDI by 2031

The UAE Ministry of Investment launched a digital 'Investment Opportunities' platform to accelerate foreign direct investment under the National Investment Strategy 2031. The portal provides access to 143 curated opportunities across six priority sectors, including renewable energy equipment manufacturing and transport decarbonisation retrofits. Overseas investors can also consult directly with Ministry advisers through the platform.

Policy & Legal Updates

UAE Tax Authority Hosts Consultation on Tax Compliance and Zero Bureaucracy Initiative

The UAE Federal Tax Authority organized an open consultative session at Al Barsha Majlis in Dubai under the 'Closer to Each Other' initiative. Led by Director-General Abdulaziz Al Mulla, the meeting gathered input from business owners and tax professionals to support the Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme. Technical teams addressed inquiries regarding corporate tax compliance, VAT administration, and documentation standards.