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Source: Arabian Business

UAE Issues Updated Compliance Guide for Multinational Minimum Top-up Tax

The UAE Federal Tax Authority has issued an updated compliance guide for its Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax regime under the OECD/G20 Pillar Two framework. Large multinational enterprise groups are required to maintain an effective tax rate of at least 15 percent. Groups with financial years ending before April 30, 2026, must register via the EmaraTax portal by November 30, 2026.

Industry News
Source: Gulf News

UAE Registered New-Economy Firms Rise 37 Percent to Nearly 125,000

The number of registered new-economy companies in the UAE grew by approximately 37% year-on-year to reach nearly 125,000 by mid-2026. Announced during the Investopia Bridge 2026 forum, the expansion focuses on artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, renewable energy, and logistics. The ministry highlighted AI-driven productivity as a key driver for scaling trade and manufacturing partnerships with China.

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