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16 Feb 24

Corporate Tax for Private Pension Funds in the UAE

Private pension funds may get an exemption from corporate tax but with conditions. This blog highlights the key information on this topic.

12 Feb 24

Corporate Tax for MNCs in the UAE

The UAE is a financial oasis that has rapidly emerged as a global business hub. It beckons multinational corporations (MNCs) with its strategic location and business-friendly environment. The UAE is not only an inspiration for international trade but has also nurtured a tax landscape that sets it apart from many…

04 Aug 23

Tax Evasion and Tax Avoidance: Key Differences

Tax evasion and tax avoidance are two concepts widely used in taxation. Businesses or even individuals can save their tax liabilities through various techniques that are either tax evasion or tax avoidance. Even though these involve saving tax liabilities, there is a massive difference in terms of legality and ethical…

28 Jul 23

Interest Deduction Limitation Rule in UAE Corporate Tax

What is a Tax Deduction or Deductible Expenditure? A tax deduction (or deductible expenditure) is an allowable expense that a business can claim to reduce its overall tax liability. These expenses reduce the income that is subject to taxation and thus decrease the overall tax liability of the business. These…

25 Jul 23

When Shall You Deregister for VAT in the UAE?

The UAE introduced VAT on January 1, 2018, with the standard rate set at 5%. A business must register for VAT if its taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 in a year. However, a business can also register for VAT on a voluntary basis. In this case, the taxable…

13 Jul 23

Tax Losses in Corporate Tax: Key Factors in the UAE

The UAE is implementing the corporate tax on June 1, 2023. In order to remain attractive for businesses, the UAE has set the standard rate of corporate tax at 9%. However, this 9% rate only applies to businesses that have taxable profits of over AED 375,000. Businesses with taxable profits…

12 Jun 23

Incomes Exempt from Corporate Tax in the UAE: A Guide

According to recent developments in the UAE, businesses are going to be taxable for corporate tax (CT) starting June 1, 2023. The guidelines are set out in Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022. The general CT rate will be 9%; however, this rate will apply only to the taxable income…

26 May 23

Group and Restructuring Reliefs in the UAE Corporate Tax

From June 1, 2023, the UAE is going to introduce corporate tax. Under the current guidelines, businesses that earn taxable profits of over AED 375,000 will pay 9% corporate tax. However, businesses with annual taxable income of less than AED 375,000 will have 0% corporate tax. In order to become…

05 May 23

Impact of Corporate Tax on SMEs in the UAE

A corporate tax is a tax that is applicable to the taxable profits of a company. Taxable profit is the profit after all allowable expenses as per the tax laws of a country. In the UAE, the concept of corporate tax is under debate after the introduction of a new…

19 Apr 23

Penalties for Violations of Tax Laws in the UAE

Taxes are one of the prime sources of revenue for most economies. Tax compliance is important for the smooth functioning of the overall economy of a country. Governments need to collect taxes timely and completely in order to provide essential services to the citizens. However, the collection of taxes is…

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