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China's tax authorities announced a reduction in the value-added tax export rebate for new energy vehicles from 13 percent to 9 percent, effective April 1, 2027. The measure affects battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle shipments to foreign markets including the Gulf. Domestic consumption tax refund and exemption structures remain unchanged.
Ministry of Finance, State Taxation Administration
The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 168 of 2026, shifting electronic invoicing providers to a direct accreditation model. Large businesses with revenues of AED 50 million or more must contract an accredited provider by October 30, 2026. Smaller businesses have until March 31, 2027, to appoint a provider ahead of their mandatory July 2027 rollout.
The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 168 of 2026, updating accreditation procedures for Electronic Invoicing Service Providers. The new rule eliminates the preliminary approval phase, requiring full assessment and testing prior to accreditation. UAE companies generating Dh50 million or more in annual revenue face an October 30 deadline to appoint an accredited provider.
A regulatory advisory has outlined qualification criteria for the 10-year UAE Golden Visa, requiring company investors to maintain a minimum Dh2 million qualifying investment, active trade licensing, and corporate tax registration. Commercial banks can confirm eligibility via Dh2 million fixed deposits or local sukuk, while standalone cryptocurrency holdings are excluded. Dubai is also hosting over 500 asset managers and policymakers at the SuperReturn Middle East conference to discuss bilateral investment corridors.
UAE Cabinet / Ministry of Economy and Tourism
United Arab Emirates
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