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The Federal Tax Authority issued VAT Public Clarification VATP046 on 4 September 2026, explaining the key amendments made to the UAE VAT framework through Federal Decree-Law No. 16 of 2024 and Federal Decree-Law No. 16 of 2025.



The clarification covers practical changes affecting reverse charge procedures, input VAT recovery, excess recoverable VAT, electronic tax invoices and credit notes, and the treatment of input VAT linked to tax evasion.

Learn more: https://taxadepts.com/vat-amendments-reverse-and-recovery-rules-uae

The UAE’s startup ecosystem is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by targeted government support.

➤ 𝟗𝟎𝟎% 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡: 𝐒𝐌𝐄 𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐤𝐲𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 >𝟗𝟎𝟎% 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟎 (𝟏𝟒𝟎% 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎).

➤ 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟓 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬.

➤ 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞: 𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝟗𝟓% 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐀𝐄 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟖𝟓% 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐣𝐨𝐛𝐬.

➤ 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐡𝟐𝟎𝟐𝐌 𝐢𝐧 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬

In this booming market, ADEPTS acts as your vital partner. As a premier UAE advisory firm providing expert tax, audit, ICV certification, and business setup services, ADEPTS empowers SMEs to navigate regulations and scale seamlessly amidst this massive economic wave.

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The UAE has solidified its standing as the strategic epicentre of an unprecedented $𝟐.𝟏 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐂𝐂 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟎, according to a recent report by the BlackRock Investment Institute highlighted.

𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟴𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗮𝘀

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➤ Energy & Downstream: ~$𝟕𝟑𝟓𝐁 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 at energy transition, mining, and industrial bases.

➤ Strategic Redundancy: ~$𝟔𝟔𝟎𝐁 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 across ports, logistics corridors, and utilities.

➤ Digital Infrastructure: ~$𝟑𝟐𝟑𝐁 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐝 for power grids, connectivity, and AI data centers.

➤ Capital Flow Nexus: Listed banks, utilities, and transport operators convert this capex into strong institutional cash flows.

How ADEPTS Empowers Investors: As an independent GGi member firm, ADEPTS bridges cross-border capital with local compliance:

➤ Strategic entity structuring across UAE mainland & free zones

➤ Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing & VAT optimization

➤ Institutional M&A transaction advisory & due diligence

➤ Audit, assurance & ICV certification enablement

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𝐀 𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐛𝐮 𝐃𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢’𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦

In the first half of 2026, the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Committee for the Review of Government Laws and Legislation recorded a 𝟐𝟑𝟑% 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬, 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟒𝟎 𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟐 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝟏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

Key focus areas shaping the business landscape include:

➤ Family Businesses: Introducing robust dispute resolution, mediation mechanisms, and backing the Family Business Council to ensure multi-generational sustainability.

➤ Corporate & Structural Reforms: Reviewing regulations on share classes, ownership structures, and seamless company transitions between free zones and the mainland.

➤ Consumer & Market Integrity: Tightening consumer protection, anti-commercial fraud measures, and electronic commercial data frameworks.

➤ Real Estate & Higher Education: Aligning sector-specific laws with market realities to boost Abu Dhabi’s global economic competitiveness.

This shift marks a proactive move toward direct public-private collaboration, making the UAE market more agile and investor-friendly.

Where ADEPTS Comes In:

As these regulatory frameworks evolve, ADEPTS supports regional investors and family-owned enterprises with strategic advisory, digital infrastructure, and market positioning to navigate market shifts and drive sustainable growth.

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Manufacturers: there's a 5% ICV score bonus most of you haven't claimed.

The ITTI Advanced Technology Bonus is available to manufacturers deploying Industry 4.0 technologies — automation, AI, IoT, additive manufacturing — in UAE facilities.

How to get it:

▸ Apply to MoIAT

▸ Complete a one-day on-site ITTI assessment

▸ Submit the certificate alongside your standard ICV

In tenders a 5% bonus can be the difference between winning and losing.

Visit for more info: https://taxadepts.com/icv-certificate-services-uae-dubai

Today, we honor the strength, ambition, and visionary leadership of Emirati women shaping the future of the nation. 🇦🇪

From pioneering industries to driving innovation and community growth, Emirati women continue to inspire progress across the UAE and beyond. At ADEPTS, we celebrate their invaluable contributions today and every day.

Happy Emirati Women’s Day!

UAE e-invoicing applies to cross-border B2B too. Here's the split:

Exports (UAE seller → foreign buyer):
▸ Zero-rated supplies still require PINT-AE compliant e-invoices
▸ Non-Peppol foreign buyers are handled via an Accredited Service Provider

Imports (foreign seller → UAE buyer):
▸ You can't force foreign suppliers onto Peppol — transition rules apply
▸ Reverse charge VAT entries must still be correctly recorded

International supply chains need their own e-invoicing readiness plan — not just the domestic B2B piece.

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Dhabi

On this auspicious occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi, the team at ADEPTS extends our warmest greetings and heartfelt wishes to our clients, partners, and community.

May this blessed day bring peace, harmony, prosperity, and renewed purpose to you and your loved ones.

Wishing everyone a joyous and peaceful Milad-un-Nabi Mubarak!

At ADEPTS, we believe that true strength stems from inclusivity, mutual respect, and shared progress.

We value and honor all nations, cultures, and backgrounds, cultivating a workplace where diversity unites us.

A special thank you to our leader, Muhammad Aaliyan Ibrahim, for fostering an inclusive environment and championing initiatives that bring our team closer together. Moments like these remind us that we move forward stronger when guided by understanding, collaboration, and peace.

Wishing a very happy Independence Day to both nations! 🇵🇰 🇮🇳