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The UAE Federal Tax Authority has issued a new guide regarding scope and registration for the Top-up Tax on multinational enterprises. The document supports multinational enterprise groups in understanding obligations under the Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax regime and OECD/G20 Pillar Two framework. It details in-scope criteria, registration timelines, and reporting requirements ensuring an effective tax rate of at least 15%.
The UAE has introduced rules designed to gradually reduce sodium, total sugars, and fats in selected packaged foods sold across retail shelves. The regulations apply to both locally produced and imported goods, including bread, dairy products, salty snacks, and processed cheese. Healthcare professionals highlighted that the population-level initiative aims to curb rates of obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.
Time Out Dubai outlined key changes arriving in Dubai for winter 2026/2027, including new anti-commercial fraud rules from the Ministry of Economy and Tourism. The updated regulation mandates the withdrawal of counterfeit products within 24 hours of notification, alongside airline upgrades and leisure reopenings.
ADEPTS Chartered Accountants has launched a free online ICV Score Calculator for businesses competing for UAE government and semi-government tenders. The tool estimates performance across local spending, investment, Emiratisation, and employee costs using National ICV framework weightings. The firm highlighted that the tool serves as a planning mechanism and does not replace formal certification by authorized bodies.
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