A useful selection for entrepreneurs, newcomers and people planning to leave. Every article links to an official source; rules can change.
VISAS ·
Entry visa: ICP expands eligible nationalities and residence countries
Six more nationalities and six more countries of residence meet the criteria for a specific entry visa. Passport and valid residence permit still matter.
The announcement covers nationals of Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Kenya and South Africa, in addition to India. Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and Canada are among the newly recognised residence countries.
The 14-day and 60-day categories have different conditions. The update does not guarantee a visa; check ICP’s criteria before applying.
The Federal Tax Authority’s 2026 legislation list includes new decisions on exemptions, registration deadlines and free-zone compliance.
The FTA lists Decisions 15, 12 and 6 of 2026 on its corporate tax legislation page. Which text applies depends on the entity and its circumstances.
Before starting, relocating or closing a company, read the relevant decision and confirm deadlines with a tax adviser. This update does not replace case-specific advice.
Leaving the UAE: visas, housing and business each have a process
A permanent departure involves more than a flight booking. Plan cancellations, final balances and documents to keep.
The sponsor normally requests residence cancellation; dependants’ residence permits are handled before the sponsor’s own.
Company licence closure and corporate tax deregistration are separate. For a Dubai home, check Ejari cancellation and the final DEWA bill. The guide below brings these together.
