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Multinational enterprises in the UAE whose fiscal years ended on or before 30 April 2026 face a 30 November 2026 deadline to register for Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax under FTA Decision No. 12 of 2026. Non-compliant entities face a penalty of AED 10,000. The rules apply to corporate groups with annual consolidated revenues of at least EUR 750 million.
UAE authorities permit family, jobseeker, and business exploration visit visas to be extended up to a cumulative maximum stay of 180 days without leaving the country. Applications are processed in approximately 48 hours through GDRFA in Dubai or ICP across other emirates. Fee structures vary by issuing authority, ranging from standard ICP fees to separate in-country GDRFA extension charges.
Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security / General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai
Dubai's Rental Disputes Settlement Centre has ordered the eviction of a commercial tenant in Business Bay over unpaid rent totaling Dh2.415 million. The tribunal ruled that the tenant's late attempt to settle the debt through a court offer and deposit came after the statutory 30-day notice period expired. Under Dubai leasing law, belated payment actions cannot prevent a landlord from executing eviction rights once statutory deadlines pass.
The Ajman Free Zone has established a representative office in Shenzhen, China, to enhance investment cooperation and support commercial expansion. UAE Consul General H.E. Mariam Alshamsi and Free Zones Authority Director-General H.E. Ismail Al Naqi participated in the establishing ceremony.
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