An updated advisory has set out the eligibility criteria for the 10-year UAE Golden Visa for investors, entrepreneurs, and professionals. Qualifying commercial investors must maintain a minimum investment of Dh2 million alongside valid trade licensing and corporate tax registration. Authorities confirmed that holdings in digital and cryptocurrency assets alone do not qualify for the visa.
Corporate services firm Vistra has highlighted four significant regulatory resets shaping the UAE's tax compliance and corporate structuring framework. Key updates include the phased rollout of mandatory e-invoicing beginning in 2027, amended value-added tax rules under Federal Decree-Law No. 16 of 2025, and corporate vehicle changes in the Dubai International Financial Centre. The measures combine stricter reporting obligations and anti-evasion enforcement with flexible structuring regimes like Variable Capital Companies.
The Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council have jointly issued guidelines on developing new quality productive forces. The policy document outlines 19 key measures across five areas of innovation, defining the initiative as an intrinsic requirement for high-quality development. The directive emphasizes innovation-driven growth, local adaptability, and balancing self-reliance with opening up.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued Law No. 20 of 2026 establishing the Dubai Orchestra Foundation. The entity is tasked with developing the emirate's orchestral music ecosystem, safeguarding Emirati musical heritage, and encouraging investment in performing arts. It will also set up a local orchestra, host international ensembles, and expand music education initiatives.
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