Deadlines
Every date is linked to the official source that sets it.
Upcoming
30 October 2026
in 27 days
E-invoicing: businesses with revenue of AED 50 million or more must appoint an Accredited Service Provider
FTA · Official source
31 December 2026
in 89 days
Last day of the one-year window to request refunds whose five-year period expired before, or within a year of, 1 January 2026
FTA · Official source
31 December 2026
in 89 days
Emiratisation: private-sector companies with 50 or more employees reach 10% Emiratis in skilled jobs by end-2026
MoHRE · Official source
1 January 2027
in 90 days
E-invoicing becomes mandatory for businesses with revenue of AED 50 million or more
FTA · Official source
Recently passed
1 July 2026
Emiratisation: contributions for unmet H1 2026 targets begin, at AED 10,000 per month for each unfilled position
MoHRE · Official source
14 April 2026
Revised tax penalties take effect (Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 2025)
FTA · Official source
31 March 2026
VARA Exchange Services Rulebook Version 2.1 takes effect
VARA · Official source
1 January 2026
Amendments to the Tax Procedures Law take effect (Federal Decree-Law No. 17 of 2025)
FTA · Official source
14 October 2025
New anti-money laundering law in force (Federal Decree-Law No. 10 of 2025)
CBUAE · Official source