Trade Agreements: the UAE’s CEPA Programme
Some agreements in force
| Partner | In force since |
|---|---|
| India | 1 May 2022 |
| Azerbaijan | 15 April 2026 |
| Republic of Korea | 1 May 2026 |
| Ukraine | 1 July 2026 |
Source: UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism: UAE-India CEPA; UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism: UAE-Azerbaijan CEPA; UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism: UAE-Korea CEPA; Emirates News Agency (WAM): UAE expands its presence on global trade map (15 August 2026)3,4,5,1
Why it matters
A company that makes or adds enough value to goods in the UAE can export them to CEPA partners at lower duty, if the goods meet the agreement’s rules of origin. In the first half of 2026, UAE trade with countries whose CEPAs were in force reached about AED 304.3 billion.1
Sources
- Emirates News Agency (WAM): UAE expands its presence on global trade map (15 August 2026)
- Emirates News Agency (WAM): UAE concludes 37 CEPAs (20 July 2026)
- UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism: UAE-India CEPA
- UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism: UAE-Azerbaijan CEPA
- UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism: UAE-Korea CEPA
Figures checked 21 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.