UAE Real Estate Taxation: Key Corporate Tax Rules and Investor Implications

Tax & Accounting Nov 28

The UAE Corporate Tax regime now draws a clear line between exempt real estate investment and taxable real estate business activities. Resident and non-resident investors must assess their structures, documentation, and activity levels to ensure compliance while preserving the UAE’s longstanding tax advantages for passive property ownership.

Human Resources & Payroll

Probation Period in Saudi Arabia: Key Rules and Compliance Considerations for Employers and Employees

Nov 27

Saudi Arabia’s probation period provides a regulated timeframe for employers and employees to assess fit while upholding core rights and obligations. Clear documentation and lawful management help prevent disputes and support stable employment relationships.

Tax & Accounting

Kuwait's Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT): What Multinationals Need to Know

Nov 26

Kuwait’s new Top-Up Tax aligns with OECD Pillar Two and enforces a 15 percent minimum tax on large multinationals, with regulations requiring stronger compliance and local substance.

Economy & Trade

Reassessing Risk and Protection Under the 2024 UAE-India Investment Treaty

Nov 25

The UAE-India 2024 Investment Treaty establishes a stricter, compliance-driven regime that narrows protections while demanding clear investment eligibility, lawful structuring, and substantial business presence. Investors must prioritize documentation, regulatory compliance, and early dispute-planning to secure protection under the treaty.

UAE Announces Private Sector Holiday for 54th Eid Al Etihad on December 1-2, 2025

Human Resources & Payroll Nov 25
UAE Enacts Comprehensive Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Law to Reinforce Global Financial Integrity and Enforcement Accountability

Legal & Regulatory Nov 24
From Residency Visas to Returns: Why Luxury Apartments Are Fueling Dubai’s Boom

Economy & Trade Nov 26
Saudi Arabia Updates to Trade Name Law: What Investors Need to Know

Legal & Regulatory Nov 21

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