Legislation

Access the laws and decisions governing the UAE R&D Tax Credit, including the Corporate Tax Law and the Cabinet and Ministerial Decisions that set out the conditions for Qualifying R&D Activities and Qualifying R&D Expenditure.

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  • Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022

    The Corporate Tax Law and the legal basis for tax credits.

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  • Cabinet Decision No. 215 of 2025

    Establishes the UAE R&D Tax Credit, who may obtain it, the expenditure categories, the minimum threshold, the UAE territorial requirement and the grants exclusion.

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  • Ministerial Decision No. 24 of 2026

    Sets the rates and tiers, the five qualifying criteria, Staff Cost rules, excluded fields and activities, Tax Group treatment and record-keeping requirements.

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  • ERDC Decision No. 01 of 2026

    Governs application procedures, Requests for Information, outcomes, lapse and appeals.

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