Under Ministerial Decision No. 168 of 2026, UAE businesses must ensure their e-invoicing vendors have completed full accreditation. The new decision took effect on October 1, 2026, replacing an interim framework, and requires companies with annual turnover of Dh50 million or more to contract an accredited partner by October 30, 2026.
UAE Presidential Special Envoy Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing to review the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The officials discussed expanding cooperation across priority economic and industrial sectors, including bilateral trade and investment initiatives. The meeting was attended by UAE Ambassador to China Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi and senior officials.
The UAE Ministry of Investment and China Securities signed an MoU on October 13, 2026, to enhance bilateral investment and capital flows. The partnership supports China Securities' regional presence in the Dubai International Financial Centre and targets asset management, capital markets advisory, and institutional investor links.
Companies in the UAE closing their financial periods on December 31, 2026, face statutory audit rules under expanded corporate tax compliance regulations. Entities with annual revenue above AED 50 million and Qualifying Free Zone Persons must submit audited financial statements. The framework also introduces a five-year audit limitation window for the Federal Tax Authority.
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