Dubai has introduced regulatory updates permitting international visitors to apply directly for tourist visas via the Visit Dubai website starting November 2026. Entry permits will continue to be verified and issued by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai. The emirate also unveiled the Dubai Access Club for frequent visitors.
The UAE will implement mandatory electronic invoicing for business-to-business and business-to-government transactions starting in 2027, replacing emailed PDFs with structured PINT AE data files. Corporate service provider Avyanco noted that businesses earning AED 50 million or more must comply by 1 January 2027, while smaller entities must appoint an accredited provider by 31 March 2027 ahead of a 1 July 2027 deadline.
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.
Cabinet Resolution No. 136 of 2026 establishes updated operational criteria, accounting mandates, and licensing rules for mainland and free-zone commercial entities in the UAE. Entities with an annual gross turnover of AED 50 million or more must submit audited financial statements, while smaller firms must retain digital accounting records for at least five years. Businesses have a 180-day grace period ending on March 30, 2027, to achieve compliance before facing administrative fines.
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