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United Arab Emirates: Launch of the Phase 1 Research and Development Tax Incentives Programme

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18 Mar 2026

In March 2026, the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Finance announced the first phase of a new tax incentive programme to support research and development activities in the private sector.

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18 Mar 2026

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Updated: 27 Mar 2026
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On 18 March 2026, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Finance launched Phase 1 of the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentives Programme.

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