UAE GDP: AED 2.03T ▲ 5.7% | Non-Oil GDP Share: 84.3% ▼ -5.2pp | FDI Inflows: $45.6B ▲ 48.7% | GDP Growth: 4.0% ▲ -0.3pp vs 2023 | Inflation: 1.7% ▼ +0.0pp vs 2023 | Female Participation: 55.1% ▲ +0.6pp vs 2023 | Population: 11.0M ▲ 4.8% | Emiratisation Rate: 12.5% ▲ 2.1pp | Global Competitiveness: #7 ▲ 3 places | Clean Energy Capacity: 7.2 GW ▲ 18.4% | ADX Index: 9,842 ▲ 4.7% | DFM Index: 4,621 ▲ 6.2% | UAE GDP: AED 2.03T ▲ 5.7% | Non-Oil GDP Share: 84.3% ▼ -5.2pp | FDI Inflows: $45.6B ▲ 48.7% | GDP Growth: 4.0% ▲ -0.3pp vs 2023 | Inflation: 1.7% ▼ +0.0pp vs 2023 | Female Participation: 55.1% ▲ +0.6pp vs 2023 | Population: 11.0M ▲ 4.8% | Emiratisation Rate: 12.5% ▲ 2.1pp | Global Competitiveness: #7 ▲ 3 places | Clean Energy Capacity: 7.2 GW ▲ 18.4% | ADX Index: 9,842 ▲ 4.7% | DFM Index: 4,621 ▲ 6.2% |

Taxation

Corporate Tax UAE: Definition and Context

UAE Corporate Tax is a 9 percent federal tax on business profits exceeding AED 375,000, introduced in June 2023 as part of the country's fiscal modernisation.

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GCC Tax Regime Comparison: Corporate Tax, VAT, and Fiscal Policy

A comprehensive comparison of tax regimes across the GCC, covering corporate tax, VAT, excise duties, and fiscal policy direction. This benchmark tracks the evolving taxation landscape as Gulf states build post-hydrocarbon revenue frameworks.

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UAE Corporate Tax Law: Implementation Guide and Compliance Requirements

Complete guide to the UAE Corporate Tax regime under Federal Decree-Law No. 47/2022, covering tax rates, exemptions, transfer pricing rules, and free zone benefits. Essential for businesses operating or planning to operate in the UAE.

Feb 22, 2026

UAE Fiscal Policy Framework: Budgetary Strategy and Revenue Diversification

Analysis of the UAE's evolving fiscal policy architecture, including the federal budget structure, introduction of corporate taxation, and revenue diversification efforts. Assesses fiscal sustainability within the context of economic transformation.

Feb 22, 2026

UAE Tax Framework 2025: Corporate Tax, VAT, and Transfer Pricing Guide

Comprehensive analysis of the UAE tax environment covering corporate tax implementation, VAT compliance, transfer pricing regulations, and free zone tax incentives. Essential reference for fiscal planning.

Feb 22, 2026

VAT in the UAE: Definition and Context

VAT in the UAE is a 5 percent value-added tax introduced in January 2018 as part of a GCC-wide fiscal reform to diversify government revenue beyond hydrocarbons.

Feb 22, 2026
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