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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UAE R&D Tax Incentives 2026: Everything Your Business Needs to Know
Last updated: 4/10/2026 The UAE R&D tax incentives 2026 allow qualifying businesses to claim non-refundable credits of 15–50% on eligible R&D expenditure, worth up to AED 2 million per tax period. On 1 January 2026, the UAE activated one of the most significant tax incentives in its history. The…
Ministerial Decision No. 24 of 2026: UAE R&D Tax Credit Implementation Rules Explained
Last updated: 4/10/2026 Ministerial Decision No. 24 of 2026 is the operational manual for the UAE R&D Tax Credit - covering pre-approval, qualifying expenditure, credit computation, and anti-abuse rules. Ministerial Decision No. 24 of 2026 is the operational manual for the UAE's R&D Tax Credit scheme. Whilst Cabinet Decision No.…
UAE R&D Tax Staffing Thresholds: The 2/6/14 Rule
The UAE R&D Tax Credit requires minimum staffing of 2, 6, or 14 R&D employees per tier. Miss the headcount and your credit rate drops. Here is how the rule works. The UAE R&D Tax Credit is not purely a spending-based incentive. Under Ministerial Decision No. 24 of 2026…
UAE R&D Tax Credit for Startups and Loss-Making Companies: The Window Is Open
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…
UAE R&D Tax Incentives: A Strategic Guide for Startups
⚠ 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" date above for when changes were made. Last updated: 4/6/2026 A strategic guide to UAE R&D tax incentives for startups. Learn how…
How the Dubai Future Foundation Shapes UAE Innovation
How the Dubai Future Foundation shapes UAE R&D policy through strategic foresight, the Dubai RDI Programme, and its direct influence on innovation legislation. ⚠ 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…