China's tax authorities announced a reduction in the value-added tax export rebate for new energy vehicles from 13 percent to 9 percent, effective April 1, 2027. The measure affects battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle shipments to foreign markets including the Gulf. Domestic consumption tax refund and exemption structures remain unchanged.
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.
An updated advisory outlines that UAE 10-year Golden Visa eligibility requires a minimum Dh2 million investment, excluding standalone cryptocurrency holdings. Simultaneously, Dubai is hosting over 500 global investment leaders at the SuperReturn Middle East conference to discuss cross-border capital reallocation and Asian corridors. Additional recent federal measures include a Dh292.5 billion three-year budget and industrial property fee exemptions.
The UAE introduced and updated several key regulations in October covering electronic invoicing, shared housing, food standards, child photography, and penalties law amendments. Notable measures include Ministry of Finance accreditation requirements for e-invoicing providers and strict room occupancy rules under Dubai's Law No. 4 of 2026. Violations across these domains carry severe sanctions, including fines of up to Dh1 million, business suspensions, and licence cancellations.
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