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The Ministry of Finance in the UAE has announced Cabinet Decision No 35 of 2025, which establishes guidelines for determining the nexus of non-resident individuals for corporate tax purposes. This new regulation clarifies when non-resident investors in Qualifying Investment Funds (QIFs) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are subject to corporate tax under Federal Decree-Law...
As the UAE prepares to implement its new corporate tax, there are growing concerns from business owners regarding the potential penalties, late filing fees, and interest on overdue tax payments. These factors could create significant anxiety among companies adjusting to the new tax landscape. According to The National, David Daly, a partner at the Gulf...
As the number of businesses launching in the UAE continues to rise, some newly established small and medium enterprises (SMEs) appear to be overlooking a crucial requirement: the need to initiate their tax registration promptly. According to the Federal Tax Authority, companies must complete their tax registration within three months of incorporation. According to MSN,...
Businesses in the UAE face approaching deadlines for corporate tax registration, with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) increasing its efforts to ensure compliance. The FTA has emphasized the importance for individuals subject to corporate tax to submit their registration applications by the end of March 2025. Failure to do so may result in violations of...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is witnessing a significant evolution in its tax culture, which is crucial for fostering a more sustainable and diversified economy. Analysts and tax experts emphasize that this shift will increase transparency and boost investor confidence. The corporate sector has quickly aligned itself with tax compliance due to effective awareness campaigns...
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The UAE has implemented a federal corporate tax with a standard rate of 9 percent, effective from the financial year commencing on or after June 1, 2023. This shift aims to enhance regulatory clarity, but recent alterations to reporting timelines have left many businesses scrambling to adapt. Recently, some companies in the UAE received notifications...
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, the Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has enacted a new law regarding corporate tax for both extractive and non-extractive natural resource companies operating in the Emirate of Sharjah. This law aims to establish clear tax obligations for companies involved in these sectors. Under this...
The UAE has unveiled a set of tax incentives for multinational companies (MNCs) operating within the country. These measures, effective from January 1, 2025, are designed to encourage investment activities and strengthen the UAE’s position as a global business hub. MNC entities in the UAE will be subject to a corporate tax rate of 15%,...
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has called on natural persons conducting business in the UAE to register for Corporate Tax by March 31, 2025, to avoid penalties. The authority highlighted that failing to meet this deadline would result in an administrative fine of AED10,000. According to the FTA, a natural person, defined as any living...