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Tax Residency Status & UAE Corporate Tax Obligations

13 Mar 25

Tax Residency & UAE Corporate Tax Obligations

In the tax landscape, we often refer to the specific resident status of a company. Why is it so? The primary reason is that businesses might have different taxation rules depending on their resident status. The point of reference is, therefore, the relevant tax laws. In the UAE, the primary…

21 Feb 25

De Minimis Requirement in UAE Corporate Tax

A free zone entity can achieve a 0% corporate tax rate if it becomes a qualifying free zone person. To become a qualifying free zone person, there are certain conditions to meet. One of those conditions is to satisfy the de minimis requirement. Yes, at first it is a bit…

14 Feb 25

Common Tax Pitfalls in the UAE and How to Avoid Them

There are instances when a business or a taxable person commits mistakes that may result in a penalty. On the other hand, a taxable person may be unaware or simply forget to claim a tax relief that might have resulted in a lower tax liability. Both these cases are not…

06 Dec 24

The Cost of Corporate Tax Compliance in the UAE

Every day, in the business world, we hear that enterprises must comply with the relevant laws of the jurisdiction. However, one must grasp the fact that it comes with a price. Similarly, tax compliance is as important as any other business responsibility. In the UAE, corporate tax is liable now…

22 Nov 24

Impact of UAE Corporate Tax on Accounting Practices

After the introduction of corporate tax in the UAE, there are chains of changes in the business world. It is not just about 9% tax but more than that. Accounting profit is the basis for calculating taxable income. Therefore, there is a strong relationship between accounting and taxable income. However,…

18 Oct 24

Role of De Minimis in Corporate Tax UAE

A free zone person may prefer to become a qualifying free zone person to enjoy 0% corporate tax. However, the 0% rate is only applicable to qualifying income. There are certain requirements that the entities must fulfill to get this incentive. One of these conditions is to meet the de…

27 Sep 24

Managing Corporate Tax Losses for UAE Businesses

With a new tax regime in the UAE, businesses will now be liable to pay taxes on their profits. The standard rate of corporate tax is 9% for businesses earning over AED 375,000 in a tax year. However, there is a 0% tax rate for entities with taxable income of…

20 Sep 24

Maintaining Books in Light of Corporate Tax

The new tax regime in the UAE not only brings corporate tax responsibilities but also changes business management. For instance, the calculation of corporate tax requires data that depends on various business documents, such as financial statements. Therefore, there is now a need to manage books that satisfy the tax…

06 Sep 24

What’s Next After Corporate Tax Registration?

Corporate Tax Registration is mandatory for businesses operating in the UAE. Failure to comply within the designated timeframe will result in a hefty penalty of AED 10,000. However, registration is merely the first step in a broader compliance journey. Following registration with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), businesses must fulfill…

22 Jul 24

Corporate Tax for Various Entities in the UAE

This blog discusses corporate tax for various entities in the UAE including government entities, extractive businesses and so on.

Corporate Tax

Tax Residency & UAE Corporate Tax Obligations

De Minimis Requirement in UAE Corporate Tax

Common Tax Pitfalls in the UAE and How to Avoid Them

The Cost of Corporate Tax Compliance in the UAE

Impact of UAE Corporate Tax on Accounting Practices

Role of De Minimis in Corporate Tax UAE

Managing Corporate Tax Losses for UAE Businesses

Maintaining Books in Light of Corporate Tax

What’s Next After Corporate Tax Registration?

Corporate Tax for Various Entities in the UAE

Corporate Tax in Mainland Vs Freezone in the UAE

Tax Residency & UAE Corporate Tax Obligations

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