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Source: The New Arab

UAE Issues Cabinet Decision No. 149 Amending VAT Executive Regulations

The UAE Federal Tax Authority announced Cabinet Decision No. 149 of 2026, introducing significant amendments to the Value-Added Tax Executive Regulations. The reforms revise default input tax apportionment methods, employee benefit tax recovery, cash transaction limits, and composite supply treatments. Most changes take effect on 1 October 2026, while the input tax apportionment rules apply from the tax year starting 1 October 2027.

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Source: Khaleej Times

UAE Companies Finalise Compliance Ahead of Corporate Tax Filing Deadline

UAE businesses are completing tax computations and documentation ahead of the September 30, 2026, corporate tax filing deadline for the tax year ending December 31, 2025. The deadline marks the second compliance cycle under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022. Tax experts warn against common filing errors, unsupported deductions, and penalties for late submission and payment.

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