UAE R&D Tax Incentives: 7 Common Mistakes Companies Make
Seven common UAE R&D tax incentive mistakes, from poor project evidence to overclaiming routine work and missing qualifying costs.
The UAE R&D tax credit gives 15%, 35% or 50% on slices of qualifying R&D spend for tax periods starting on or after 1 January 2026, up to AED 2 million a year. Emirates R&D Council pre-approval is required. These guides and calculators explain what qualifies and how to claim.
Seven common UAE R&D tax incentive mistakes, from poor project evidence to overclaiming routine work and missing qualifying costs.
A grounded guide to identifying research and development activity, costs and documentation for UAE corporate tax purposes.