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UAE eInvoicing Penalties Updated: AED 5,000 Monthly Exposure Now Capped at AED 50,000

UAE eInvoicing Penalties Updated: AED 5,000 Monthly Exposure Now Capped at AED 50,000

Last verified against official sources on 5 November 2026. What changed: the Cabinet Decision announced by the Ministry of Finance on UAE eInvoicing penalties On 30 October 2026, the Ministry of Finance announced an updated administrative-penalty framework for the UAE eInvoicing system. The announcement refers to a new Cabinet Decision that replaces Cabinet Decision No. […]
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FTA UAE e-Invoicing Deadline: AED 50 Million Businesses Must Appoint an Accredited Service Provider by 30 October 2026

FTA UAE e-Invoicing Deadline: AED 50 Million Businesses Must Appoint an Accredited Service Provider by 30 October 2026

Last verified against official sources on 29 October 2026. What changed Instrument: Federal Tax Authority official announcement dated 25 October 2026 concerning compliance with the UAE e-Invoicing System implementation timelines. The researched material does not state an instrument number for the announcement. Issuer: Federal Tax Authority. The Federal Tax Authority has called on persons subject […]
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Abu Dhabi Court Uses Conditional AED 300,000 Fine to Secure Child’s Return to the UAE

Abu Dhabi Court Uses Conditional AED 300,000 Fine to Secure Child’s Return to the UAE

Last verified against official sources on 26 October 2026. What changed The development is not a new statute, regulation or ministerial resolution. It is a reported Abu Dhabi court judgment, published on 20 October 2026, concerning enforcement of a child-return obligation after an authorised overseas trip. No instrument number was reported. The issuing body was […]
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Abu Dhabi Circular No. 9 of 2026: Joint Reporting Duties for Construction Consultants and Contractors

Abu Dhabi Circular No. 9 of 2026: Joint Reporting Duties for Construction Consultants and Contractors

Last verified against official sources on 22 October 2026. What changed The Urban Planning and Permits Centre at the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport has issued Circular No. 9 of 2026, regulating the roles and responsibilities of supervision consultants and contractors across construction stages in Abu Dhabi. The official announcement states that the […]
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Dubai Municipality Shared-Housing Guide under Law No. 4 of 2026: One Year to Regularise Existing Buildings

Dubai Municipality Shared-Housing Guide under Law No. 4 of 2026: One Year to Regularise Existing Buildings

Last verified against official sources on 19 October 2026. What changed Dubai Municipality has announced the Planning and Building Requirements Guide for Shared Housing and Permitted Areas. The guide implements Law No. 4 of 2026 Regulating the Occupancy and Management of Shared Housing in Dubai. This is not a general policy statement. It is the […]
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Ministerial Decision No. 168 of 2026 Replaces the UAE eInvoicing ASP Accreditation Framework

Last verified against official sources on 12 October 2026. What changed The Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 168 of 2026 on the eligibility criteria and accreditation procedures for service providers under the UAE Electronic Invoicing System. The Ministry announced the Decision through an official announcement dated 9 October 2026. The Decision replaces […]
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