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0:41UAE R&D Tax Credits Are Coming
The UAE is introducing federal R&D tax incentives from January 2026, giving businesses the opportunity to recover a significant portion of their qualifying R&D spend. The mistake most companies make is waiting until the incentive officially launches to prepare. In this video, Shoayb explains why UAE startups and scale-ups should start tracking their R&D projects now. If you’re building technology, developing IP, or investing heavily in innovation in the UAE, this is something that you might qualify for, and it's important to prepare early.
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Now, starting Jan '26, UAE businesses can claim 30 to 50% back on eligible R&D spend. But what does that actually mean? So, if you're testing a new product, running experiments, building software, or even troubleshooting technical problems, you could get cash back from the government. This isn't just for biotech labs or hardware startups. If you're a fintech building new APIs or a founder testing AI models, you might already qualify. Now, the best part, you don't need to wait until 2026 to take action. You need to start tracking your costs to claim it later. I'm Shoayb, founder of RDvault. We streamline the entire process so you're ready from day one. Follow for more tips and let's make sure you don't leave funding on the table.
