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Source: Gulf Times

Chinese Women Entrepreneurs Conclude UAE Economic Visit Covering Multiple Sectors

A delegation of 15 leading Chinese women entrepreneurs concluded a two-week official economic visit to the UAE, organised by the General Women's Union and the UAE Embassy in Beijing. The visiting business leaders represent firms with total declared annual revenues of approximately 4.85 billion yuan. Bilateral discussions and site visits focused on sectors including biotechnology, new energy, infrastructure, smart lighting, and investment services.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Meyer-Reumann & Partners

UAE Issues Decision No. 13 of 2026 on Supplier Verification for VAT Recovery

The UAE Federal Tax Authority has issued Decision No. 13 of 2026, establishing mandatory supplier verification rules for input VAT recovery. Effective 1 October 2026, taxable businesses must perform due diligence on suppliers and transactions exceeding specific thresholds. Non-compliance gives tax authorities the right to deny input VAT recovery claims.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: The Legal 500

UAE Cabinet Updates VAT Executive Regulations and Input Tax Apportionment Methodology

The UAE Cabinet has issued Cabinet Decision No. 149 of 2026, amending the UAE VAT Executive Regulations. The update introduces an output-based input tax apportionment ratio under Article 55 for partially exempt businesses. General changes take effect on 1 October 2026, while the revised apportionment rules apply from the first tax year starting after 1 October 2027.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Meyer-Reumann & Partners

UAE Issues New VAT Rules on Supplier Verification Before Input Tax Recovery

The UAE Federal Tax Authority has issued FTA Decision No. 13 of 2026, establishing mandatory supplier due-diligence rules for input VAT recovery. Taking effect on 1 October 2026, the framework requires businesses to verify supplier identities and transactions against designated risk thresholds. Failure to maintain these records grants tax authorities the right to reject input VAT recovery claims.

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