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Last reviewed: 23 September 2026 Pre-approval from the Emirates Research and Development Council is mandatory for every R&D Project on which the UAE R&D Tax Credit is claimed. The platform…
Policy Updates23 Sep 2026 · 11 min
⚠ 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 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…
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.…
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