Global compliance updates
Regulatory and payroll changes across NEO's 41 supported jurisdictions, curated and summarized by the NEO Compliance team. Filter by country, region, or topic to find what matters to you.
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United Arab Emirates
UAE mandates electronic invoicing starting July 1, 2026 pilot programme
The UAE Ministry of Finance issued Electronic Invoicing Guidelines on February 23, 2026, establishing mandatory electronic invoicing for businesses operating in the UAE. The requirement will commence with…
Tax Filing & Deadlines Effective Jul 1, 2026 -
United Arab Emirates — AE-AZ
UAE launches R&D tax credit programme with 50% credit capped at AED 5M per year
The UAE launched Phase 1 of its Research and Development Tax Incentives Programme on March 18, 2026, effective immediately. Businesses conducting qualifying R&D activities can claim a non-refundable…
Income Tax Effective Mar 18, 2026 -
United Arab Emirates — AE-AZ
UAE minimum wage for Emirati private-sector employees updated effective Jan 1, 2026
The United Arab Emirates has updated the minimum wage for Emirati nationals employed in the private sector, effective January 1, 2026. The change applies exclusively to UAE citizens…
Minimum Wage Effective Jan 1, 2026