
UAE R&D Tax Credit Phase 1 vs Phase 2: Plan Now
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…
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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…

STEP Dubai 2026 signalled a shift towards disciplined innovation funding. Learn how UAE R&D tax incentives offer non-dilutive capital for startups and scaleups. ⚠ 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…

RDvault CEO Shoayb Patel joined senior finance leaders at the CFO Forum to discuss UAE digital compliance, e-invoicing readiness, and R&D tax credit preparation. The UAE is building one of the world's most advanced digital compliance environments. For finance leaders, this represents a fundamental shift. Last week, RDvault…

How recent legislative amendments shape UAE R&D tax credits for finance teams. Covers settlement order, refundability, ERP readiness, and Pillar Two interactions. ⚠ 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…

RDvault participated in GITEX and Expand North Star 2025, presenting on R&D tax credit eligibility under the UAE's live R&D tax credit regime with tiered rates of 15–50%. ⚠ This article has been updated to reflect the confirmed legislation under Ministerial Decision No. 24 of 2026 and Cabinet Decision No.…

The Emirates R&D Council, re-established in September 2025, coordinates national innovation priorities across government, academia, and the private sector under Vision 2071. The United Arab Emirates has reinforced its commitment to becoming a global innovation leader through the reestablishment of the Emirates Research and Development Council (ERDC) in…

Explore the UAE's leading startup accelerators and how they connect to R&D tax credits. From AI to healthtech, find the right platform to scale your innovation. ⚠ This article has been updated to reflect the confirmed legislation under Ministerial Decision No. 24 of 2026 and Cabinet Decision No. 215 of…
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