Policy update

Policy & Legal Updates

UAE and Benin Exchange Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in Abu Dhabi

The United Arab Emirates and Benin have exchanged a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Abu Dhabi. The deal will liberalize roughly 97 percent of bilateral tariff lines and lower regulatory barriers across sectors including logistics, technology, and renewable energy. UAE non-oil exports to Benin are projected to rise by more than $1 billion by 2033 under the agreement.

Policy & Legal Updates

UAE Tax Authority Issues E-Invoicing Deadlines and Fines for High-Revenue Businesses

The UAE Federal Tax Authority has issued an official directive urging businesses subject to the national e-invoicing regime to meet implementation deadlines. Businesses with annual revenues of at least AED 50 million must appoint an accredited service provider by October 30, 2026. Non-compliant taxable entities face monthly administrative penalties of AED 5,000.

Policy & Legal Updates

UAE Sets E-Invoicing Deadlines and Monthly Fines for Non-Compliant Businesses

UAE companies with annual revenues of Dh50 million or more must appoint an accredited e-invoicing service provider by October 30, 2026. Mandatory electronic invoicing for this tier will begin on January 1, 2027, with non-compliance carrying an administrative fine of Dh5,000 per month. Businesses below the threshold must appoint a provider by March 31, 2027, ahead of a July 1, 2027 implementation date.

Policy & Legal Updates

UAE Federal Tax Authority Outlines E-Invoicing Deadlines for 2026 and 2027

The UAE Federal Tax Authority has issued compliance guidance outlining implementation deadlines for the national electronic invoicing framework. Companies earning AED 50 million or more must select an accredited provider by October 30, 2026, and integrate via EmaraTax by January 1, 2027. Businesses below this revenue threshold have until March 31, 2027, to appoint a provider ahead of a July 1, 2027 go-live date.