Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority and Dubai Police announced new truck traffic regulations effective 1 October 2026. The rules restrict commercial heavy vehicles on key routes, including a 16-hour daily ban on Sheikh Zayed Road, while Emirates Road remains exempt.
The UAE Federal Tax Authority announced that taxable persons whose tax period ended December 31, 2025, must submit returns and settle dues by September 30, 2026. Submissions and payments can be made online via the EmaraTax digital platform or through approved tax agents. Entities electing for Small Business Relief and required exempt persons must also adhere to the nine-month filing requirement to avoid administrative penalties.
Expatriates residing in the UAE must earn a minimum of AED 4,000 per month, or AED 3,000 with company accommodation, to sponsor family members. Eligible dependents include spouses, unmarried daughters, sons under 25, and children of determination of any age. Dependents receive a six-month grace period to adjust their legal status if the sponsor's residency ends.
Mainland UAE companies are subject to a 0% tax rate on taxable profits up to AED 375,000 and 9% thereafter, while Qualifying Free Zone Persons face different rules. Free zone entities receive a 0% rate on qualifying income, but non-qualifying revenue is taxed at 9% without the AED 375,000 threshold. Companies with financial years ending December 31, 2025, must submit returns and pay tax by September 30, 2026.
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