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This guide describes the TAWWER application form and ERDC’s guidance as they stood on 27 October 2026. ERDC can change either at any time, and we update this page when…
Guides & How-To29 Oct 2026 · 17 minThis guide describes the TAWWER application form and ERDC’s guidance as they stood on 27 October 2026. ERDC can change either at any time, and we update this page when it does. To claim the UAE R&D Tax Credit, you need pre-approval from the Emirates Research and Development…
The UAE's R&D tax credit regime commenced on 1 January 2026, offering significant opportunities for startups and loss-making companies. The UAE's R&D tax credit regime came into force on 1 January 2026. As of April 2026, not a single company has filed a corporate tax return for the…
Phase 1 of the UAE R&D Tax Credit is live. Phase 2 is expected to bring refundability. Here is how to structure your R&D now to benefit from both stage At a glance Phase 1 is live. From 1 January 2026, qualifying UAE businesses can claim a non-refundable R&D…
At a glance RDvault exhibited at Accounting Refigured 2026 on Wednesday 16 September 2026 at Area57 Events, Al Khayat Avenue, Al Quoz Industrial Area 1, Dubai. The event programme is at refigured.tech. The UAE R&D Tax Credit is already in force. It applies to tax periods beginning on…
Last updated: 21 October 2026 Official sources: Cabinet Decision No. 215 of 2025 and Ministerial Decision No. 24 of 2026. Cabinet Decision No. 215 of 2025 is the legislation that formally establishes the R&D Tax Credit framework for the United Arab Emirates. Issued under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022…
Which UAE industries benefit most from R&D tax credits? We analyse sector-by-sector opportunities across AI, biotech, advanced manufacturing, and clean energy. ⚠ This article has been updated to reflect the confirmed legislation under Ministerial Decision No. 24 of 2026 and Cabinet Decision No. 215 of 2025. See the "Last updated"…
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