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Taxes-dubai
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Dubai Customs just cut eligible fines 80% and added instalment plans to boost tradeDubai Customs issued two notices on May 21, 2026 — Notice No. 15/2026 cuts eligible fines by 80%, and Notice No. 14/2026 creates an instalment plan for import duties on declarations from March 1 to July 30, 2026, with a September 30 application deadline. Both measures are framed as part of Sheikh Hamdan's AED 1.5 billion D33 trade incentives package.
UAE's VAT Windfall: The Dh46 Billion StoryUAE VAT and excise revenues hit AED 46 billion in 2025 — a 15% jump from AED 41 billion — while GDP grew just 6.2%, suggesting structural shifts beyond economic expansion. Simultaneously, Federal Decree-Law No. 16 of 2025 introduced a five-year cap on input VAT refund claims, exposing compliant businesses to unexpected credit losses.
Dubai tenants question whether agents can legally charge annual renewal fees — regulatory clarity is lackingDubai agents are charging tenants up to AED 500 in annual renewal fees, despite the only legitimate renewal charge being the AED 120 Ejari fee set by the Dubai Land Department. The Rental Disputes Center has ruled such contractual clauses unenforceable since at least 2011, yet RERA relies on individual tenant complaints rather than proactive audits.