Since the introduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) in the UAE on January 1, 2018, businesses have had to carefully assess their tax obligations under Federal Decree-Law No. (8) of 2017. One of the first and most important decisions any...
With the introduction of the UAE Corporate Tax regime in 2023, managing related party transactions (RPTs) has taken center stage in corporate tax compliance. Related party transactions are common in modern business structures, especially among multinational groups, family-owned businesses, and...
The introduction of the UAE Corporate Tax regime from June 1, 2023, has brought significant changes to how businesses evaluate their legal structures. While previously business owners focused primarily on operational ease and regulatory benefits when choosing a legal form,...
On June 1, 2023, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) officially entered a new era of fiscal policy by implementing a federal Corporate Tax (CT) regime. Designed to align with international tax standards while supporting the UAE’s vision for economic diversification,...
With the implementation of Corporate Tax in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from June 1, 2023, transfer pricing has become a vital component of tax compliance for businesses involved in related-party transactions. As part of its alignment with the OECD...
With the introduction of the UAE Corporate Tax regime effective from June 1, 2023, one of the key considerations for business groups operating within the country is the treatment of intra-group transactions. Many companies in the UAE operate through multiple...
With the introduction of Corporate Tax in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) effective from June 1, 2023, businesses are now required to adopt a more rigorous approach to internal controls and documentation. This transformation demands that UAE entities establish robust...
As part of its commitment to align with international tax standards and curb base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) introduced interest deductibility limitation rules in its Corporate Tax framework. One of the most significant of...
Since the introduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) in the UAE in 2018, businesses have had to adapt to new compliance frameworks—especially when dealing with international suppliers. One key area that often causes confusion is the importation of services. Unlike...
The introduction of Corporate Tax in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), effective from June 1, 2023, has reshaped the investment environment for both inbound (foreign investors entering the UAE market) and outbound (UAE-based entities investing abroad) capital flows. For decades,...