UAE Climate Law 2026: GHG Reporting Deadline & Fines
The UAE Climate Law 2026 makes every business, free zones included, register on the MRV system and report Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Fines reach AED 2 million.
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UAE Emiratisation 2026 Deadline: 30 June Targets & Fines
The UAE Emiratisation 2026 deadline falls on 30 June: a 1% skilled-role target and AED 6,000 minimum salary, with MOHRE fines of AED 9,000/month from 1 July.
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Cheapest Free Zone License in UAE: 2026 Cost Guide
Hunting for the cheapest free zone license in UAE? This 2026 buyer’s guide compares headline prices from AED 4,888 across Ajman, RAKEZ, Sharjah, and Dubai, explains the zero-visa trap, reveals the hidden add-on costs most ads skip, and clarifies the 0% versus 9% corporate tax rules every founder needs to understand before signing.
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UAE Establishment Card for Company: Founder’s Guide
If you plan to hire staff in the UAE, you need an establishment card before you can sponsor a single visa. This founder-focused guide explains what the card is, who issues it in Dubai and the free zones, the difference between the GDRFA and MOHRE files, required documents, processing times, and how renewal really works.
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How to Open a Corporate Bank Account in UAE as a Non-Resident
Non-residents can own 100% of a UAE company with ease, yet the real hurdle is the bank account. This practical guide explains eligibility, the document checklist, the 25% ultimate beneficial owner rule, realistic timelines, why applications get rejected, and the concrete steps you can take to improve your approval odds with UAE banks.
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UAE E-Invoicing Deadline Extended to 30 October 2026
The UAE e-invoicing deadline to appoint an Accredited Service Provider is extended to 30 October 2026. What in-scope businesses must do before the 2027 go-live.
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UAE Merger Control 2026: New Rules From 30 July
Around 30 July 2026, UAE merger control 2026 becomes operational under Cabinet Decision No. 59 of 2026, the Executive Regulation of Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2023. Founders, GCs and dealmakers face new AED 300 million and 40% filing thresholds, a mandatory 90-day pre-closing notification, third-party objections, and significant penalties for non-filing.
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UAE Business License Types in 2026: Categories, Jurisdictions, Costs, and Tax
UAE business licenses fall into six federal categories and three jurisdictions. A 2026 founder’s guide to categories, ownership, costs, and corporate tax.
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UAE Tax Penalties 2026: Flat 14% Late-Payment Rule
From 14 April 2026, UAE tax penalties 2026 swap the old compounding charge for a flat 14% per annum late-payment penalty across Corporate Tax, VAT and Excise.
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UAE Wage Protection System 2026: New 1 June Rules
From 1 June 2026, Ministerial Resolution No. 340 of 2026 changes how private-sector employers pay salaries through the UAE Wage Protection System. This briefing explains the new first-of-month deadline, the 85% compliance threshold, the Day 2 to Day 21 penalty ladder, and the worker and establishment exemptions every UAE founder and payroll team should action now.
