Under Federal Tax Authority Decision No. 17 of 2026, UAE businesses can recover input VAT on six categories of employee expenses following rules that took effect on October 1. Eligible expenses include transport, accommodation, mobile services, and parking, subject to documented policies or contractual obligations. Taxable entities must retain compliance documentation for tax audits.
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention has introduced mandatory limits on sodium, sugar, and saturated fats in selected packaged food items. The phased requirements apply to domestic and imported goods, with full compliance required by December 31, 2030. Non-compliant businesses face fines reaching up to Dh500,000.
The Dubai government has published official guidance detailing the four-step procedure for expatriate residents sponsoring family members. Both male and female residents can sponsor spouses, children under 25, and parents under the emirate's family residence visa scheme. The process requires securing an entry permit, undergoing a medical fitness test for dependents aged 18 and older, applying for the residence visa, and securing an Emirates ID.
Private sector employees in the UAE facing persistent salary delays can submit individual complaints or confidential reports through the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. Wage compliance is monitored via the Wage Protection System, and non-compliant companies face classification downgrades and permit freezes. Legal specialists noted that late salary payments do not automatically trigger compensation unless direct financial damage is proven.
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