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7/16/2026
UAE Competition Law- Filing Fees Announced

UAE Competition Law- Filing Fees Announced

Short summary

The UAE issued Cabinet Decision No. 105 of 2026, establishing official filing fees for competition law proceedings effective 29 July 2026. Merger clearance fees are 0.02% of participants' annual sales capped at AED 150,000, while exemption requests cost a flat AED 5,000. The low objection fee (AED 1,500) may lower the barrier for third-party challenges, which deal teams should factor into transaction timelines.

  • •Merger clearance fee: 0.02% of annual sales, capped at AED 150,000
  • •Exemption requests: flat AED 5,000 per filing
  • •Objection fee of AED 1,500 may invite more third-party challenges

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