Saudi Vision 2030, UAE Net Zero and regional reform agendas
Saudi Arabia’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) went live on 16 April 2026, unlocking the most aggressive tax package in the Kingdom’s history: a 5% corporate income tax rate for up to 20 years, zero withholding tax on dividends, 0%…
Federal Decree-Law 10 of 2025 replaced the UAE’s earlier AML regime on 14 October 2025 and raised corporate penalties to AED 100 million. This guide covers goAML registration, DNFBP obligations, VASP treatment, and the enforcement timeline.
Saudi ZATCA e-invoicing (Fatoora) hits businesses down to SAR 375,000 revenue by 30 June 2026 in Wave 24. Full playbook on Phase 1 vs Phase 2, wave schedule, XML/UUID/QR requirements, and how it differs from the UAE Peppol regime.
That dual mechanism, part carrot and part stick, is what makes the programme unavoidable for any multinational serious about the Gulf. This guide sets out who must comply, what an RHQ actually has to do, the tax relief on offer, and the substance…
Emiratisation is the UAE federal policy requiring private companies to employ a rising share of Emirati nationals in skilled roles. This 2026 guide covers the quotas, the AED 9,000 monthly penalty per unfilled position, the twice-yearly deadlines, and how Nafis subsidies offset the cost.
A clear 2026 guide to Dubai’s VARA framework for crypto and virtual assets — who needs a licence, the seven regulated activity categories, capital and compliance requirements, and how VARA compares with ADGM and DIFC.
