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Customs valuation UAE 2026: CIF basis, transaction value, the six methods, what to add or exclude, and how 5% duty and 5% import VAT are calculated.

Customs client code Dubai 2026: eligibility, renewal cycle, rejection fixes, Mirsal 2 linking and the 5% import duty explained step by step.

Certificate of origin UAE 2026: preferential vs non-preferential, issuing bodies, documents, attestation, fees and how it saves 5% GCC import duty.

Blue Visa UAE 2026: the 10-year environmental residency. Who qualifies, evidence to build, ICP application route and how it compares to Golden and Green.

ATA Carnet UAE 2026: how temporary admission works, which goods qualify, costs, 12-month validity and how to avoid 5% duty on exhibition gear.

The UAE participation exemption frees dividends and gains from tax where you hold a 5% stake or AED 4m cost for 12 months. 2026 guide.

Tax agent UAE 2026: what they do, when you need one, and how to choose. Registration needs 3 years’ experience; a wrong return can cost AED 10,000+.

Withholding tax in the UAE is currently 0% under the corporate tax law. What the 0% regime covers and what non-residents must know for 2026.