UAE: Customs-related economic initiatives package approved (Dubai)
Effective April 2026
The Executive Council of Dubai approved a targeted economic initiatives package—effective from April 2026—that introduces temporary fee deferrals, extended customs grace periods, and procedural facilitations across customs, licensing, municipal services, tourism, and residency-related processes.
While the measures do not introduce new tax exemptions or rate changes, they provide meaningful cash‑flow relief, indirect tax timing benefits, and compliance flexibility for businesses operating in Dubai.
Read an April 2026 report prepared by the KPMG member firm in the UAE