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Policy & Legal Updates

UAE Sets September 30 Deadline for 2025 Corporate Tax Filings and Payments

The UAE Federal Tax Authority announced that businesses whose tax period ended on December 31, 2025, must submit corporate tax returns and pay dues by September 30, 2026. Filings and payments can be completed around the clock via the Emirates Tax digital platform or through authorised tax agents. The authority warned that failure to maintain required documentation and records will incur administrative fines.

Policy & Legal Updates

UAE Outlines Salary Requirements and Rules for Sponsoring Family Residence Visas

Expatriates residing in the UAE must earn a minimum of AED 4,000 per month, or AED 3,000 with company accommodation, to sponsor family members. Eligible dependents include spouses, unmarried daughters, sons under 25, and children of determination of any age. Dependents receive a six-month grace period to adjust their legal status if the sponsor's residency ends.