UAE Introduces Federal Law to Empower Non-Profit Art Institutions

The UAE has enacted a federal law to regulate non-profit art institutions, fostering a vibrant creative economy. The law provides significant benefits, including tax incentives, simplified licensing, and opportunities for cultural and artistic growth.

Key Features of the Law

• Support for Art Institutions: Art institutions can accept endowments, grants, donations, wills, gifts, and sponsorships under legal guidelines. They also qualify for corporate tax exemptions and customs exemptions for art collections used in exhibitions.

• Simplified Licensing: Local authorities or the Ministry of Culture manage streamlined licensing procedures, covering a range of artistic activities like visual and audio arts, performing arts, literature, and music.

• Encouraging Private Initiatives: Natural and legal persons can establish private museums, exhibitions, and theatrical performances after obtaining necessary permits.

Promoting Cultural Values

The law promotes public art displays and accessibility, encourages artistic activities that instill values of tolerance and coexistence, and emphasizes the UAE's role as a global hub for the arts.

Regulations and Compliance

Artistic institutions must adhere to licensing requirements and are prohibited from inciting hatred or sectarian, racial, or religious conflicts through their activities.

These initiatives aim to enhance the UAE’s cultural landscape and stimulate its position as a leader in the global creative economy.

 

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