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UAE Rent Increase Rules 2026: RERA Rental Index and Tenant Dispute Rights

Muhammad Qasim — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:12:35 +0000

In Dubai, your landlord cannot raise your rent by whatever amount they like. The legal maximum is set by the RERA Rental Index and depends on how far your current rent sits below the average rent for similar properties: 0% if within 10% of average, up to 20% if more than 40% below average.

Your landlord must also give at least 90 days' written notice before your renewal date, delivered by registered mail or notary public, not a phone call or WhatsApp message. If they skip the notice or demand more than the index allows, you can dispute it at the Rental Dispute Settlement Centre (RDSC).

Full breakdown of the RERA index bands, the 90-day notice rule, and how to file an RDSC dispute:

https://yalahdubai.com/uae-rent-increase-rules-2026-rera-rental-index/

UAE Emiratisation Quota Rules 2026: MOHRE Fines, NAFIS Support and Corporate Tax Treatment

Muhammad Qasim — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:12:32 +0000

UAE mainland companies with 50 or more employees must reach 10% Emirati representation in skilled roles by the end of December 2026, with an 8% checkpoint at 30 June 2026. Miss a quota slot and MOHRE charges AED 9,000 per month, per missing Emirati position (AED 108,000 a year) as of 2026.

That fine is a non-deductible expense under Article 33 of the UAE Corporate Tax Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022), which increases the real after-tax cost of non-compliance. NAFIS salary support, on the other hand, is not a fine, and genuine payroll and training costs behind a compliant Emirati hire remain fully deductible.

Full breakdown of the quota mechanics, the fine escalation table since 2023, how to book NAFIS salary support correctly, and free zone scope questions:

https://qasproglobal.com/uae-emiratisation-quota-rules-2026-mohre-fines-nafis-corporate-tax/

UAE Dependent Visa Sponsorship 2026: Minimum Salary Raised to AED 4,000, Documents and How to Apply

Muhammad Qasim — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:04:43 +0000

To sponsor a dependent (spouse, child, or parent) for a UAE residence visa in 2026, the sponsor must earn a minimum monthly salary of AED 4,000, or AED 3,000 plus employer-provided accommodation. Sponsors must also hold valid health insurance in their own name before a dependent application is accepted. Sons can be sponsored up to age 25 if unmarried and in education, daughters can be sponsored regardless of age until they marry, and applications go through the ICP smart app (Abu Dhabi and the Northern Emirates) or GDRFA (Dubai), with typical processing taking two to four weeks.

Read the full guide, including required documents, the mainland vs free zone process, and common mistakes that delay approval, on Yalah Dubai:

https://yalahdubai.com/uae-dependent-visa-sponsorship-2026/

UAE VAT Executive Regulation Amendments 2026: What Cabinet Decision No. 149 Changes From 1 October

Muhammad Qasim — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:04:39 +0000

The UAE Ministry of Finance issued Cabinet Decision No. 149 of 2026 on 1 September 2026, amending Cabinet Decision No. 52 of 2017 (the VAT Executive Regulation). Most changes take effect from 1 October 2026: a new restriction on recovering input tax for cash-paid supplies above a threshold, clearer rules on employee accommodation input tax recovery, an updated scope for the Capital Assets Scheme, and new treatment for composite supplies. The revised input tax apportionment methodology under Article 55 is delayed to the first Tax Year starting after 1 October 2027.

If your business handles cash transactions, provides staff accommodation, claims input tax under the Capital Assets Scheme, or bundles multiple goods and services into one supply, this decision changes how you calculate and support your input tax claims starting next month.

Read the full breakdown, including the key changes table, sector impact, and a pre-1-October action checklist, on Qaspro Global:

https://qasproglobal.com/uae-vat-amendments-2026-cabinet-decision-149/

UAE Part-Time and Multiple Job Work Permit 2026: MOHRE Rules, Documents and How to Apply

Muhammad Qasim — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:03:49 +0000

Working a second job or a part-time role alongside your main UAE employer is legal, but only with the right MOHRE permit. This guide covers the difference between the part-time work permit and the multiple job work permit, who is eligible, required documents, the online application steps, and what happens if you skip this permit.

Read the complete guide here: https://yalahdubai.com/uae-part-time-multiple-job-work-permit-2026/

Dubai Internet City Company Setup 2026: Cost, License Types and Corporate Tax Treatment

Muhammad Qasim — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:03:47 +0000

Dubai Internet City (DIC) is the TECOM Group free zone where a large share of the world's technology and media companies run their Middle East operations from. Choosing a license type, budgeting setup and visa costs, and getting the Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) Corporate Tax treatment right all matter before you register.

The full guide covers DIC's Commercial, Service, and Industrial/Innovation license types, the setup and registration process, how visa quota ties to office or flexi-desk size, and exactly which DIC activities qualify for the UAE's 0% Corporate Tax rate versus which are taxed at 9%.

Read the complete guide here: https://qasproglobal.com/dubai-internet-city-company-setup-2026/

UAE Degree Certificate Equivalency 2026: Ministry of Education Attestation Process, Documents and Fees

Muhammad Qasim — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:03:53 +0000

A practical guide to equating a foreign degree certificate with the UAE Ministry of Education or MOHESR for employment, free zone licensing, or further study: required documents, the DataFlow verification step, processing time, and official 2026 fee ranges.

Read the full guide: https://yalahdubai.com/uae-degree-certificate-equivalency-2026/

Dubai South Free Zone Company Setup 2026: Cost, License Types and Process

Muhammad Qasim — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:03:34 +0000

Dubai South is the free zone built around Al Maktoum International Airport and Expo City Dubai. This guide covers real 2026 license costs, the four operating districts, how 0% corporate tax works under the Qualifying Free Zone Person rules, visa allowance, and the exact step-by-step registration process.

Read the full guide: https://qasproglobal.com/dubai-south-free-zone-company-setup-2026/

Child Custody and Guardianship for Expats in Dubai 2026: Process, Documents and Costs

Muhammad Qasim — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:03:43 +0000

Expats going through separation or dealing with a parent's death in Dubai need to understand two separate legal concepts: hadhana (physical custody) and wilaya (legal guardianship). Muslim expat families generally fall under the Dubai Courts' Personal Status Court and the UAE Personal Status Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024). Non-Muslim expats can instead elect to have their case heard by the DIFC Courts, an English-language, common-law family division.

This guide covers the real 2026 process: which court hears your case, the difference between custody and guardianship, the documents you need, typical court fees, and how non-Muslim expats can choose an English-language court instead of the standard Personal Status Court.

Read the full guide:

https://yalahdubai.com/child-custody-guardianship-expats-dubai-2026/

Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) Free Zone Company Setup 2026: Cost, Process and Tax Benefits

Muhammad Qasim — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:03:40 +0000

Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) is Dubai's dedicated technology free zone, run by the Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) and now marketed as part of TECOM Group's free zone portfolio. A DSO company license costs from AED 12,000 a year, but a realistic total setup budget (license, office, deposit, and one visa) starts around AED 50,000 to 55,000.

DSO is a Qualifying Free Zone (QFZ) under the UAE Corporate Tax Law, so a DSO company that meets Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) conditions pays 0% corporate tax on qualifying income and 9% only on income that falls outside the qualifying rules or exceeds the de minimis limit.

Read the full 2026 guide, covering license cost tiers, the setup process and timeline, and exactly how QFZP status affects your tax bill:

https://qasproglobal.com/dubai-silicon-oasis-dso-free-zone-company-setup-2026/

UAE Vehicle Ownership Transfer 2026: RTA Process, Documents and Fees for Expats

Muhammad Qasim — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:06:55 +0000

Buying or selling a used car in Dubai is not complete until the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) formally transfers ownership from the seller's name to the buyer's name on the Mulkiya. Skipping this step can leave the seller liable for the buyer's traffic fines and Salik charges, and can leave the buyer unable to register insurance or renew registration later.

This guide covers the real RTA process for expats in Dubai in 2026: who needs to be present, what documents each side must bring, what an NOC is and when you need one, how long it takes, and common reasons a transfer gets rejected.

Full guide: https://yalahdubai.com/uae-vehicle-ownership-transfer-2026-rta-process-fees/

UBO Declaration UAE 2026: Requirements, Register and Penalties

Muhammad Qasim — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:06:37 +0000

Every company licensed in the UAE, mainland or free zone, must identify and declare its Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) to its licensing authority under Cabinet Decision No. 109 of 2023. Missing the 15-day update window after an ownership change is treated as a compliance breach, and a stale UBO register is a common reason banks freeze accounts or reject applications during KYC review.

This guide covers who qualifies as a UBO (25%+ ownership or voting control), the three registers every company must maintain, mainland vs free zone filing differences, the 15-day change deadline, and the escalating penalty structure under Cabinet Decision No. 132 of 2023.

Full guide: https://qasproglobal.com/ubo-declaration-uae-2026-requirements-register-penalties/