VAT registration thresholds and deadline
Federal Tax Authority Verified 2026-11-06
A UAE business must register when taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 over the past 12 months or are expected to within 30 days; voluntary registration starts at AED 187,500. Apply within 30 days of becoming liable.
Source: tax.gov.ae, tax.gov.ae
Electronic invoicing system (Peppol-based)
Ministry of Finance Verified 2026-11-06
Based on OpenPeppol. Pilot from 1 July 2026. Revenue of AED 50,000,000 or more: appoint an accredited provider by 31 July 2026, implement from 1 January 2027. Below that: appoint by 31 March 2027, implement from 1 July 2027.
Source: mof.gov.ae
Personal data protection law
UAE Government (Federal Decree-Law 45 of 2021) Verified 2026-11-06
The federal personal data protection law governs processing of personal data, generally requires the data owner consent, gives data owners rights such as correction and restriction, and sets conditions for transferring personal data across borders.
Source: u.ae, uaelegislation.gov.ae
A summary for orientation only. It is not legal advice.