In this Digest, we talk about new competition regulations and other changes in legislation. You will also learn about materials on customs services and land transport, which are now available in the Real Law service.
In the first half of February 2025, the Government of Dubai issued four Official Gazettes with various legislative acts of government entities. You access the entire list of new documents in the Emirate of Dubai in the Real Law service: release 698, release 699, release 700, release 701.
At the Federal level, the UAE Government has issued Official Gazette № 792. The Gazette contains new Federal Decree-Laws covering tax, labour, civil, banking and environmental law, as well as public administration, health, competition, consumer protection and insurance law.
We recommend to pay attention to the following changes:
- New decision of the UAE Cabinet introducing an additional tax for multinational companies. Cabinet Decision No. 142 of 2024 defines the procedure for calculating the top-up tax, possible exemptions, requirements for companies to comply with international standards, and reporting requirements. The Dec...