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The UAE Federal Tax Authority announced that taxable entities with annual revenues equal to or exceeding AED 50 million must appoint an accredited e-invoicing service provider by October 30, 2026. The requirement was outlined during a joint awareness conference in Dubai attended by more than 700 participants. The e-invoicing framework will automate invoice workflows and integrate directly with the EmaraTax platform.
Updated guidance from Al Arabiya Group details the legal conditions for the renewable one-year UAE Remote Working Visa. Applicants must show at least $3,500 in foreign-sourced monthly income over six consecutive months to qualify. The permit grants residency rights, access to personal and corporate banking, and eligibility for a Tax Residency Certificate.
Updated guidance details the legal requirements for the UAE Remote Working Visa, including a minimum foreign-sourced monthly income of $3,500. The renewable one-year visa provides residency benefits without requiring a local corporate sponsor. It also enables tax residency applications under Cabinet Decision No. 85 of 2022.
The U.S. Treasury Department announced expanded sanctions under Operation Economic Outcast, designating Iran's rail and automotive sectors under Executive Order 13902. The measures penalize dozens of entities, including suppliers and financial intermediaries based in the UAE, China, Hong Kong, Turkey, and Germany. The action also targets heavy machinery, steel export channels, and the Russia-linked A7 shadow banking network.
U.S. Department of the Treasury
United States
Effective October 1, 2026
Final rule
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