MIDDLE EAST TAX ALERT | UAE | Latest VAT law amendments for the upcoming UAE e-Invoicing implementation
September 29, 2025
E-Invoicing in the UAE: What You Need to Know
The UAE Ministry of Finance has unveiled critical updates to VAT regulations, setting the stage for the e-Invoicing rollout in July 2026. These changes will require businesses to issue detailed, schema-compliant e-Invoices, even for zero-rated supplies. Learn how to prepare your systems, update customer data, and ensure compliance with the new mandate.
MIDDLE EAST EXCISE TAX ALERT | UAE | FTA Publishes Clarification on Tiered Volumetric Model for Sweetened Drinks
September 16, 2025
UAE Excise Tax Update: Key Changes for Sweetened Drinks
Discover the latest updates on the UAE Excise Tax as the FTA introduces a tiered volumetric model for sweetened drinks, effective January 1, 2026. Learn how the shift from a flat 50% rate to a sugar-content-based system impacts businesses, with new compliance requirements, product testing, and registration obligations. Discover how businesses can navigate these updates and ensure readiness.
MIDDLE EAST TAX ALERT | UAE CORPORATE TAX | QUALIFYING FREE ZONE PERSON Regime Updates: UAE Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025
September 5, 2025
On 3 September 2025, Ministry of Finance (“MoF”) released Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025 relating to the Qualifying Activities and Excluded Activities under the Qualifying Free Zone Person (“QFZP”) regime under the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) Corporate Tax Law (Federal Decree Law No.47 of 2022).