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UAE Details Updated WPS Enforcement Procedures for Private Sector Wage Payments

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has outlined updated compliance procedures for delayed wages under the Wage Protection System. The framework utilizes a graduated enforcement model starting with electronic monitoring and automated notifications before moving to administrative measures. Officials emphasized that the update formalizes governance without creating new substantive obligations for businesses.

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UAE Outlines Penalties for Sponsoring Foreign Workers Without Active Employment

UAE legal experts outlined statutory fines facing employers who sponsor foreign workers on residence visas without actively employing them. Violators risk fines of AED 50,000 under residency laws, alongside labor fines reaching up to AED 1,000,000. Judicial precedent distinguishes cases based on whether employees were deployed upon arrival.

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UAE Updates Investment Fund Corporate Tax Exemption Window and VAT Recovery Regulations

The UAE Federal Tax Authority issued Decision No. 15 of 2026, extending the corporate tax exemption filing window for investment funds to 90 business days. Concurrently, Cabinet Decision No. 149 of 2026 and related decisions introduced revisions to VAT input recovery rules and e-invoicing timelines.

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UAE Confirms Golden Visa Holders Can Sponsor Spouses, Children, and Parents

The UAE government has confirmed the family sponsorship privileges available under the Golden Visa scheme, permitting holders to secure residence permits for three categories of relatives. According to official portal information reported by Legit.ng, eligible family members include spouses, children of any age, and parents. Unlike standard residency routes that impose age caps on sponsored children, adult children remain eligible under the Golden Visa framework.