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Directory of Legislative and Regulatory Acts.
The table contains a complete list of all current UAE laws, resolutions, decrees, and official clarifications, grouped by topic. Each entry includes the document title, number, date, and source link. The material is intended for lawyers, accountants, auditors, tax consultants, and compliance professionals to enable quick search and verification of legal provisions.

Name

Status

Issuing Authority

Effective Date

Official Link

1

Federal Decree-Law No. 7 of 2017 on Excise Tax

In Force

President of the UAE

Effective Date

https://...

2

Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses

In Force

President of the UAE

Effective Date

https://...

3

Federal Decree-Law No. 28 of 2022 on the Tax Procedures

In Force

The UAE Cabinet

Effective Date

https://...

4

Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on the Value Added Tax

In Force

President of the UAE

Effective Date

https://...

8

Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 On Countering Rumors and Cybercrimes

In Force

President of the UAE

Effective Date

https://...

10

Federal Decree-Law No. 13 of 2022 Concerning Unemployment Insurance Scheme

In Force

President of the UAE

Effective Date

https://...

12

Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021 on Commercial Companies

In Force

President of the UAE

Effective Date

https://...

13

Federal Decree-Law No. 43 of 2021 On the Commodities Subject to Non-Proliferation

In Force

President of the UAE

Effective Date

https://...

15

Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2016 On Bankruptcy

Not In Force

President of the UAE

Effective Date

https://...

16

Federal Law No. 7 of 2014 On Combating Terrorism Offences

In Force

President of the UAE

Effective Date

https://...

19

Companies Law DIFC Law No. 5 of 2018

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

20

Federal Law No. 3 of 2021 Regulating Donations

In Force

President of the UAE

Effective Date

https://...

21

E-Commerce VAT Guide | VATGEC1

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

22

Regulatory Law DIFC Law No. 1 of 2004

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

44

Cabinet Decision No. 85 of 2022 on Determination of Tax Residency

In Force

The UAE Cabinet

Effective Date

https://...

55

Cabinet Decision No. 55 of 2019 on Excise Price for Tobacco Products

In Force

The UAE Cabinet

Effective Date

https://...

57

Cabinet Decision No. 42 of 2018 On Marking Tobacco and Tobacco Products

In Force

The UAE Cabinet

Effective Date

https://...

120

Input Tax Apportionment Value Added Tax | VATGIT1

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

121

License Renewal Process Requirements FAQs

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

122

Private Clarifications Tax Procedures | TPGPC1 July 2025

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

125

Tax Returns | Corporate Tax Guide | CTGTXR1

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

131

Corporate Tax Guide: Business Restructuring Relief

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

132

Corporate Tax Guide: Qualifying Group Relief

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

133

Corporate Tax Guide: Taxation of Partnerships

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

135

Corporate Tax Guide: Exempt Persons

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

136

Corporate Tax Guide: Registration of Natural Persons

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

137

Corporate Tax Guide: Taxation of Foreign Source Income

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

139

Corporate Tax Guide: Exempt Income

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

140

Corporate Tax Guide: Non-Resident Persons

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

141

Corporate Tax Guide: Transfer Pricing Guide

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

142

Corporate Tax Guide: General Guide

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

143

Corporate Tax Guide: Small Business Relief

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

144

Corporate Tax Guide: Registration of Juridical Persons

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

145

VAT 201 - Process Final VAT Return - User Manual

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

146

VAT EMARATAX Instruction: Registration User Manual

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

148

Automotive Sector | VAT Guide | VATGAM1 | 2021

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

149

VAT Guide: Real Estate VAT Guide

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

150

Charities VAT Guide | VATGCH1

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

151

Tax Groups - VAT Guide | VATGGR101| May 2018

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

163

VAT Public Clarification No. VATP036 of 2024: SWIFT messages

Not In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

178

ADGM Companies Regulations 2020

In Force

ADGM

Effective Date

https://...

179

DMCCA Company Regulations

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

180

ADGM Rulebook – Foreign Account Tax Compliance Regulations

In Force

ADGM

Effective Date

https://...

187

Circular No. 5 of 2021 on Suspicious Transaction Reports

In Force

MOEC

Effective Date

https://...

190

Law of Security DIFC Law No. 4 of 2024

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

191

DIFC Amendment Law DIFC Law No. 1 of 2025

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

192

Data Protection Law DIFC Law No. 5 of 2020

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

193

Law of Security DIFC Law No. 4 of 2024

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

194

Data Protection Law DIFC Law No. 5 of 2020

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

195

DIFC Real Property Law No. 10 of 2018

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

197

The DFSA Rulebook General Module (GEN)

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

198

Operating Law DIFC Law No. 7 of 2018

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

199

Law of Damages and Remedies DIFC Law No. 7 of 2005

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

200

Foundations Law DIFC Law No. 3 of 2018

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

201

DIFC Law No. 5 of 2005 on Law of Obligations in the DIFC

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

202

DIFC Law No. 6 of 2004 on Contract Law in DIFC

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

203

DIFC Law No. 9 of 2005 on Personal Property Law

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

205

Digital Assets Law DIFC Law No. 2 of 2024

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

206

Trust Law DIFC Law No. 4 of 2018

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

207

DIFC Law No. 4 of 2019 on the Intellectual Property Law

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

209

Limited Liability Partnership Law DIFC Law No. 5 of 2004

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

210

Strata Title Law DIFC Law No. 5 of 2007

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

211

DIFC Leasing Law No. 1 of 2020

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

212

Limited Partnership Law DIFC Law No. 4 of 2006

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

213

Common Reporting Standard Law DIFC Law No. 2 of 2018

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

214

Electronic Transactions Law DIFC Law No. 2 of 2017

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

215

General Partnership Law DIFC Law No. 11 of 2004

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

216

Netting Law DIFC Law No. 2 of 2014

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

217

DIFC LAW COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT LAW No. 2 of 2010

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

218

DIFC Law No. 1 of 2008 on the Arbitration Law

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

219

DIFC LAW No. 1 of 2012 MARKETS LAW

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

220

DIFC LAW No. 13 of 2004 LAW REGULATING ISLAMIC FINANCIAL BUSINESS

In Force

Ruler of Dubai

Effective Date

https://...

223

DIFC Law No. 10 of 2004 on the Court Law

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

224

DFSA Regulation of Crypto Tokens

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

227

OVERVIEW OF DIFC DATA PROTECTION LAW AND REGULATIONS

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

229

DEWS Employer executive guide

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

230

Sample of Directors and Officers Register

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

231

DIFC Ultimate Beneficial Owners UBO Register

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

232

Sample of Share Register

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

233

Share Certificate Template for a Shareholder

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

235

The DFSA Rulebook - Markets Rules (MKT)

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

236

DIFC Real Property Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

237

Prescribed Company Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

238

Insolvency Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

239

DIFC Regulation of 2024 on Ultimate Beneficial Ownership

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

240

Securities Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

241

Operating Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

243

Data Protection Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

244

Venture Studio Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

245

Leasing Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

246

Family Arrangements Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

247

Master Community Declaration

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

248

DIFC Code of Market Conduct (CMC)

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

249

Employment Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

250

Intellectual Property Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

251

Common Reporting Standard Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

252

DIFC Real Property Regulations

Not In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

253

Financial Collateral Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

254

Incorporated Cell Company (ICC) Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

255

Investment Companies (IC) Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

256

General Partnership Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

257

Protected Cell Company (PCC) Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

258

Limited Partnership Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

259

Strata Title Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

260

Limited Liability Partnership Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

261

DIFC NPIO Declaration - Single Founding Member

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

262

DIFC NPIO Declaration - Multiple Founding Members

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

263

Hotel Operating Regulations (HOR)

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

264

Companies Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

265

DIFC Insolvency (Insurers) Regulations (IIR)  

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

266

Preferential Creditor Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

267

The DFSA Rulebook Conduct of Business Module (COB)

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

268

The DFSA Rulebook Islamic Finance Rules (IFR)

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

269

The DFSA Rulebook Authorised Market Institutions (AMI)

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

271

The DFSA Rulebook Glossary Module (GLO)

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

272

The DFSA Rulebook Fees Module (FER)

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

273

The DFSA Rulebook Collective Investment Rules (CIR)

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

274

DMCC List of Approved License Activities

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

277

DMCC Shareholders Decision Template

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

278

DMCC Board Decision Template (Subsidiary)

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

279

DMCC Board Decision Template (Joint Venture)

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

283

Concept Paper on UAE Corporate Tax DMCC

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

284

DMCC Company Name Reservation Rules and Guidelines

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

289

Whistleblowing Guidance Note for DMCC Members

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

291

DMCCA Companies Limited by Guarantee Regulations

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

292

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Officer Rules 2024

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

293

Licensing Rules

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

294

Family Office Rules

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

295

EMPLOYMENT RULES

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

296

DMCC Internal Policy

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

299

Employment Contracts in DMCC - At a Glance

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

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DMCC

DIFC

Directory of Legislative and Regulatory Acts.
The table contains a complete list of all current UAE laws, resolutions, decrees, and official clarifications, grouped by topic. Each entry includes the document title, number, date, and source link. The material is intended for lawyers, accountants, auditors, tax consultants, and compliance professionals to enable quick search and verification of legal provisions.

Name

Status

Issuing Authority

Effective Date

Official Link

1

Federal Decree-Law No. 7 of 2017 on Excise Tax

In Force

President of the UAE

Effective Date

https://...

2

Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses

In Force

President of the UAE

Effective Date

https://...

3

Federal Decree-Law No. 28 of 2022 on the Tax Procedures

In Force

The UAE Cabinet

Effective Date

https://...

4

Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on the Value Added Tax

In Force

President of the UAE

Effective Date

https://...

8

Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 On Countering Rumors and Cybercrimes

In Force

President of the UAE

Effective Date

https://...

10

Federal Decree-Law No. 13 of 2022 Concerning Unemployment Insurance Scheme

In Force

President of the UAE

Effective Date

https://...

12

Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021 on Commercial Companies

In Force

President of the UAE

Effective Date

https://...

13

Federal Decree-Law No. 43 of 2021 On the Commodities Subject to Non-Proliferation

In Force

President of the UAE

Effective Date

https://...

15

Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2016 On Bankruptcy

Not In Force

President of the UAE

Effective Date

https://...

16

Federal Law No. 7 of 2014 On Combating Terrorism Offences

In Force

President of the UAE

Effective Date

https://...

19

Companies Law DIFC Law No. 5 of 2018

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

20

Federal Law No. 3 of 2021 Regulating Donations

In Force

President of the UAE

Effective Date

https://...

21

E-Commerce VAT Guide | VATGEC1

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

22

Regulatory Law DIFC Law No. 1 of 2004

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

44

Cabinet Decision No. 85 of 2022 on Determination of Tax Residency

In Force

The UAE Cabinet

Effective Date

https://...

55

Cabinet Decision No. 55 of 2019 on Excise Price for Tobacco Products

In Force

The UAE Cabinet

Effective Date

https://...

57

Cabinet Decision No. 42 of 2018 On Marking Tobacco and Tobacco Products

In Force

The UAE Cabinet

Effective Date

https://...

120

Input Tax Apportionment Value Added Tax | VATGIT1

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

121

License Renewal Process Requirements FAQs

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

122

Private Clarifications Tax Procedures | TPGPC1 July 2025

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

125

Tax Returns | Corporate Tax Guide | CTGTXR1

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

131

Corporate Tax Guide: Business Restructuring Relief

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

132

Corporate Tax Guide: Qualifying Group Relief

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

133

Corporate Tax Guide: Taxation of Partnerships

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

135

Corporate Tax Guide: Exempt Persons

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

136

Corporate Tax Guide: Registration of Natural Persons

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

137

Corporate Tax Guide: Taxation of Foreign Source Income

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

139

Corporate Tax Guide: Exempt Income

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

140

Corporate Tax Guide: Non-Resident Persons

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

141

Corporate Tax Guide: Transfer Pricing Guide

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

142

Corporate Tax Guide: General Guide

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

143

Corporate Tax Guide: Small Business Relief

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

144

Corporate Tax Guide: Registration of Juridical Persons

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

145

VAT 201 - Process Final VAT Return - User Manual

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

146

VAT EMARATAX Instruction: Registration User Manual

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

148

Automotive Sector | VAT Guide | VATGAM1 | 2021

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

149

VAT Guide: Real Estate VAT Guide

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

150

Charities VAT Guide | VATGCH1

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

151

Tax Groups - VAT Guide | VATGGR101| May 2018

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

163

VAT Public Clarification No. VATP036 of 2024: SWIFT messages

Not In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

178

ADGM Companies Regulations 2020

In Force

ADGM

Effective Date

https://...

179

DMCCA Company Regulations

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

180

ADGM Rulebook – Foreign Account Tax Compliance Regulations

In Force

ADGM

Effective Date

https://...

187

Circular No. 5 of 2021 on Suspicious Transaction Reports

In Force

MOEC

Effective Date

https://...

190

Law of Security DIFC Law No. 4 of 2024

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

191

DIFC Amendment Law DIFC Law No. 1 of 2025

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

192

Data Protection Law DIFC Law No. 5 of 2020

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

193

Law of Security DIFC Law No. 4 of 2024

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

194

Data Protection Law DIFC Law No. 5 of 2020

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

195

DIFC Real Property Law No. 10 of 2018

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

197

The DFSA Rulebook General Module (GEN)

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

198

Operating Law DIFC Law No. 7 of 2018

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

199

Law of Damages and Remedies DIFC Law No. 7 of 2005

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

200

Foundations Law DIFC Law No. 3 of 2018

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

201

DIFC Law No. 5 of 2005 on Law of Obligations in the DIFC

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

202

DIFC Law No. 6 of 2004 on Contract Law in DIFC

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

203

DIFC Law No. 9 of 2005 on Personal Property Law

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

205

Digital Assets Law DIFC Law No. 2 of 2024

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

206

Trust Law DIFC Law No. 4 of 2018

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

207

DIFC Law No. 4 of 2019 on the Intellectual Property Law

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

209

Limited Liability Partnership Law DIFC Law No. 5 of 2004

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

210

Strata Title Law DIFC Law No. 5 of 2007

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

211

DIFC Leasing Law No. 1 of 2020

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

212

Limited Partnership Law DIFC Law No. 4 of 2006

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

213

Common Reporting Standard Law DIFC Law No. 2 of 2018

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

214

Electronic Transactions Law DIFC Law No. 2 of 2017

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

215

General Partnership Law DIFC Law No. 11 of 2004

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

216

Netting Law DIFC Law No. 2 of 2014

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

217

DIFC LAW COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT LAW No. 2 of 2010

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

218

DIFC Law No. 1 of 2008 on the Arbitration Law

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

219

DIFC LAW No. 1 of 2012 MARKETS LAW

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

220

DIFC LAW No. 13 of 2004 LAW REGULATING ISLAMIC FINANCIAL BUSINESS

In Force

Ruler of Dubai

Effective Date

https://...

223

DIFC Law No. 10 of 2004 on the Court Law

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

224

DFSA Regulation of Crypto Tokens

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

227

OVERVIEW OF DIFC DATA PROTECTION LAW AND REGULATIONS

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

229

DEWS Employer executive guide

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

230

Sample of Directors and Officers Register

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

231

DIFC Ultimate Beneficial Owners UBO Register

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

232

Sample of Share Register

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

233

Share Certificate Template for a Shareholder

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

235

The DFSA Rulebook - Markets Rules (MKT)

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

236

DIFC Real Property Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

237

Prescribed Company Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

238

Insolvency Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

239

DIFC Regulation of 2024 on Ultimate Beneficial Ownership

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

240

Securities Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

241

Operating Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

243

Data Protection Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

244

Venture Studio Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

245

Leasing Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

246

Family Arrangements Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

247

Master Community Declaration

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

248

DIFC Code of Market Conduct (CMC)

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

249

Employment Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

250

Intellectual Property Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

251

Common Reporting Standard Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

252

DIFC Real Property Regulations

Not In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

253

Financial Collateral Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

254

Incorporated Cell Company (ICC) Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

255

Investment Companies (IC) Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

256

General Partnership Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

257

Protected Cell Company (PCC) Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

258

Limited Partnership Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

259

Strata Title Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

260

Limited Liability Partnership Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

261

DIFC NPIO Declaration - Single Founding Member

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

262

DIFC NPIO Declaration - Multiple Founding Members

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

263

Hotel Operating Regulations (HOR)

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

264

Companies Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

265

DIFC Insolvency (Insurers) Regulations (IIR)  

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

266

Preferential Creditor Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

267

The DFSA Rulebook Conduct of Business Module (COB)

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

268

The DFSA Rulebook Islamic Finance Rules (IFR)

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

269

The DFSA Rulebook Authorised Market Institutions (AMI)

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

271

The DFSA Rulebook Glossary Module (GLO)

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

272

The DFSA Rulebook Fees Module (FER)

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

273

The DFSA Rulebook Collective Investment Rules (CIR)

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

274

DMCC List of Approved License Activities

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

277

DMCC Shareholders Decision Template

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

278

DMCC Board Decision Template (Subsidiary)

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

279

DMCC Board Decision Template (Joint Venture)

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

283

Concept Paper on UAE Corporate Tax DMCC

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

284

DMCC Company Name Reservation Rules and Guidelines

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

289

Whistleblowing Guidance Note for DMCC Members

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

291

DMCCA Companies Limited by Guarantee Regulations

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

292

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Officer Rules 2024

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

293

Licensing Rules

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

294

Family Office Rules

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

295

EMPLOYMENT RULES

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

296

DMCC Internal Policy

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

299

Employment Contracts in DMCC - At a Glance

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

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The table contains a complete list of all current UAE laws, resolutions, decrees, and official clarifications, grouped by topic. Each entry includes the document title, number, date, and source link. The material is intended for lawyers, accountants, auditors, tax consultants, and compliance professionals to enable quick search and verification of legal provisions.

Name

Status

Issuing Authority

Effective Date

Official Link

1

Federal Decree-Law No. 7 of 2017 on Excise Tax

In Force

President of the UAE

Effective Date

https://...

2

Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses

In Force

President of the UAE

Effective Date

https://...

3

Federal Decree-Law No. 28 of 2022 on the Tax Procedures

In Force

The UAE Cabinet

Effective Date

https://...

4

Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on the Value Added Tax

In Force

President of the UAE

Effective Date

https://...

8

Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 On Countering Rumors and Cybercrimes

In Force

President of the UAE

Effective Date

https://...

10

Federal Decree-Law No. 13 of 2022 Concerning Unemployment Insurance Scheme

In Force

President of the UAE

Effective Date

https://...

12

Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021 on Commercial Companies

In Force

President of the UAE

Effective Date

https://...

13

Federal Decree-Law No. 43 of 2021 On the Commodities Subject to Non-Proliferation

In Force

President of the UAE

Effective Date

https://...

15

Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2016 On Bankruptcy

Not In Force

President of the UAE

Effective Date

https://...

16

Federal Law No. 7 of 2014 On Combating Terrorism Offences

In Force

President of the UAE

Effective Date

https://...

19

Companies Law DIFC Law No. 5 of 2018

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

20

Federal Law No. 3 of 2021 Regulating Donations

In Force

President of the UAE

Effective Date

https://...

21

E-Commerce VAT Guide | VATGEC1

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

22

Regulatory Law DIFC Law No. 1 of 2004

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

44

Cabinet Decision No. 85 of 2022 on Determination of Tax Residency

In Force

The UAE Cabinet

Effective Date

https://...

55

Cabinet Decision No. 55 of 2019 on Excise Price for Tobacco Products

In Force

The UAE Cabinet

Effective Date

https://...

57

Cabinet Decision No. 42 of 2018 On Marking Tobacco and Tobacco Products

In Force

The UAE Cabinet

Effective Date

https://...

120

Input Tax Apportionment Value Added Tax | VATGIT1

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

121

License Renewal Process Requirements FAQs

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

122

Private Clarifications Tax Procedures | TPGPC1 July 2025

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

125

Tax Returns | Corporate Tax Guide | CTGTXR1

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

131

Corporate Tax Guide: Business Restructuring Relief

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

132

Corporate Tax Guide: Qualifying Group Relief

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

133

Corporate Tax Guide: Taxation of Partnerships

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

135

Corporate Tax Guide: Exempt Persons

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

136

Corporate Tax Guide: Registration of Natural Persons

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

137

Corporate Tax Guide: Taxation of Foreign Source Income

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

139

Corporate Tax Guide: Exempt Income

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

140

Corporate Tax Guide: Non-Resident Persons

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

141

Corporate Tax Guide: Transfer Pricing Guide

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

142

Corporate Tax Guide: General Guide

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

143

Corporate Tax Guide: Small Business Relief

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

144

Corporate Tax Guide: Registration of Juridical Persons

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

145

VAT 201 - Process Final VAT Return - User Manual

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

146

VAT EMARATAX Instruction: Registration User Manual

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

148

Automotive Sector | VAT Guide | VATGAM1 | 2021

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

149

VAT Guide: Real Estate VAT Guide

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

150

Charities VAT Guide | VATGCH1

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

151

Tax Groups - VAT Guide | VATGGR101| May 2018

In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

163

VAT Public Clarification No. VATP036 of 2024: SWIFT messages

Not In Force

FTA

Effective Date

https://...

178

ADGM Companies Regulations 2020

In Force

ADGM

Effective Date

https://...

179

DMCCA Company Regulations

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

180

ADGM Rulebook – Foreign Account Tax Compliance Regulations

In Force

ADGM

Effective Date

https://...

187

Circular No. 5 of 2021 on Suspicious Transaction Reports

In Force

MOEC

Effective Date

https://...

190

Law of Security DIFC Law No. 4 of 2024

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

191

DIFC Amendment Law DIFC Law No. 1 of 2025

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

192

Data Protection Law DIFC Law No. 5 of 2020

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

193

Law of Security DIFC Law No. 4 of 2024

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

194

Data Protection Law DIFC Law No. 5 of 2020

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

195

DIFC Real Property Law No. 10 of 2018

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

197

The DFSA Rulebook General Module (GEN)

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

198

Operating Law DIFC Law No. 7 of 2018

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

199

Law of Damages and Remedies DIFC Law No. 7 of 2005

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

200

Foundations Law DIFC Law No. 3 of 2018

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

201

DIFC Law No. 5 of 2005 on Law of Obligations in the DIFC

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

202

DIFC Law No. 6 of 2004 on Contract Law in DIFC

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

203

DIFC Law No. 9 of 2005 on Personal Property Law

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

205

Digital Assets Law DIFC Law No. 2 of 2024

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

206

Trust Law DIFC Law No. 4 of 2018

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

207

DIFC Law No. 4 of 2019 on the Intellectual Property Law

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

209

Limited Liability Partnership Law DIFC Law No. 5 of 2004

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

210

Strata Title Law DIFC Law No. 5 of 2007

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

211

DIFC Leasing Law No. 1 of 2020

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

212

Limited Partnership Law DIFC Law No. 4 of 2006

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

213

Common Reporting Standard Law DIFC Law No. 2 of 2018

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

214

Electronic Transactions Law DIFC Law No. 2 of 2017

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

215

General Partnership Law DIFC Law No. 11 of 2004

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

216

Netting Law DIFC Law No. 2 of 2014

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

217

DIFC LAW COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT LAW No. 2 of 2010

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

218

DIFC Law No. 1 of 2008 on the Arbitration Law

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

219

DIFC LAW No. 1 of 2012 MARKETS LAW

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

220

DIFC LAW No. 13 of 2004 LAW REGULATING ISLAMIC FINANCIAL BUSINESS

In Force

Ruler of Dubai

Effective Date

https://...

223

DIFC Law No. 10 of 2004 on the Court Law

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

224

DFSA Regulation of Crypto Tokens

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

227

OVERVIEW OF DIFC DATA PROTECTION LAW AND REGULATIONS

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

229

DEWS Employer executive guide

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

230

Sample of Directors and Officers Register

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

231

DIFC Ultimate Beneficial Owners UBO Register

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

232

Sample of Share Register

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

233

Share Certificate Template for a Shareholder

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

235

The DFSA Rulebook - Markets Rules (MKT)

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

236

DIFC Real Property Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

237

Prescribed Company Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

238

Insolvency Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

239

DIFC Regulation of 2024 on Ultimate Beneficial Ownership

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

240

Securities Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

241

Operating Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

243

Data Protection Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

244

Venture Studio Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

245

Leasing Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

246

Family Arrangements Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

247

Master Community Declaration

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

248

DIFC Code of Market Conduct (CMC)

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

249

Employment Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

250

Intellectual Property Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

251

Common Reporting Standard Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

252

DIFC Real Property Regulations

Not In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

253

Financial Collateral Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

254

Incorporated Cell Company (ICC) Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

255

Investment Companies (IC) Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

256

General Partnership Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

257

Protected Cell Company (PCC) Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

258

Limited Partnership Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

259

Strata Title Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

260

Limited Liability Partnership Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

261

DIFC NPIO Declaration - Single Founding Member

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

262

DIFC NPIO Declaration - Multiple Founding Members

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

263

Hotel Operating Regulations (HOR)

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

264

Companies Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

265

DIFC Insolvency (Insurers) Regulations (IIR)  

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

266

Preferential Creditor Regulations

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

267

The DFSA Rulebook Conduct of Business Module (COB)

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

268

The DFSA Rulebook Islamic Finance Rules (IFR)

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

269

The DFSA Rulebook Authorised Market Institutions (AMI)

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

271

The DFSA Rulebook Glossary Module (GLO)

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

272

The DFSA Rulebook Fees Module (FER)

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

273

The DFSA Rulebook Collective Investment Rules (CIR)

In Force

DIFC

Effective Date

https://...

274

DMCC List of Approved License Activities

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

277

DMCC Shareholders Decision Template

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

278

DMCC Board Decision Template (Subsidiary)

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

279

DMCC Board Decision Template (Joint Venture)

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

283

Concept Paper on UAE Corporate Tax DMCC

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

284

DMCC Company Name Reservation Rules and Guidelines

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

289

Whistleblowing Guidance Note for DMCC Members

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

291

DMCCA Companies Limited by Guarantee Regulations

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

292

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Officer Rules 2024

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

293

Licensing Rules

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

294

Family Office Rules

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

295

EMPLOYMENT RULES

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

296

DMCC Internal Policy

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

299

Employment Contracts in DMCC - At a Glance

In Force

Effective Date

https://...

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