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The UAE Federal Tax Authority announced corporate tax collections for the 2025 financial year reached approximately AED 46.52 billion, representing a 33.9% increase from 2024. Cumulative collections since the tax regime's launch reached AED 81.27 billion by the end of 2025. On-time return filing stood at 91%, with on-time payments at 97% in 2026.
The UAE-China Smart Transport Centre was launched in Dubai during the UAE-China Industrial Cooperation Forum on green and smart mobility. Held at the EV World 2026 exhibition, the permanent centre aims to translate bilateral discussions into commercial investments. It provides Chinese companies with regulatory support, vehicle compatibility verification, and partner matching in the UAE.
The UAE collected approximately Dh46.5 billion in corporate tax for financial periods ending in 2025, rising nearly 34% from Dh34.75 billion a year earlier, according to the Federal Tax Authority. Total corporate tax collected since its June 2023 inception reached Dh81.27 billion through the end of 2025. Tax compliance improved significantly, with the timely filing rate climbing to 91% and the on-time payment rate reaching 97%.
The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has integrated Amazon UAE into the national Essential Goods Prices Platform under a new Memorandum of Understanding. First launched for brick-and-mortar stores in April 2026, the database now encompasses a major e-commerce marketplace for the first time. The move aims to enhance digital price surveillance and enforce fair commercial practices across retail sectors.
UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism
United Arab Emirates
Effective November 11, 2026
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