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The UAE Government has launched the Ajman Unified Attestation Package to streamline corporate regulatory procedures. The initiative reduces Chamber of Commerce document issuance and attestation from 15 steps to three, enabling digital completion within minutes.
The UAE Federal Tax Authority has issued Decision No. 13 of 2026, establishing mandatory supplier due diligence requirements for input VAT deductions effective October 1, 2026. Under the rules implementing Article 54 bis of the UAE VAT Law, businesses must formally verify vendor identities, premises, and commercial rationale to avoid denial of tax recovery. Specific controls, including UAE bank account verifications, apply to annual transactions exceeding AED 375,000.
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.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang completed visits to Saudi Arabia and the UAE to strengthen ties across traditional energy, renewable technologies, and electric vehicles. Bilateral trade between China and the UAE reached a record 50 billion dollars in the first half of 2024. Discussions also addressed reviving negotiations for a China-GCC free trade agreement.
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