Other Briefings
UAE Corporate Restructuring, M&A: New Tax Relief Laws
With the new UAE tax code coming into effect from tomorrow (June 1st) various changes are being implemented at different levels and to deal with different circumstances. In its latest update, new regulations have been released by the Ministry of Finance on business restructuring relief and how this ties into the new tax regime.
UAE Tax Deductible Business Entertainment Expense Allowances
The new UAE tax code commences on June 1st, with clarity still required in certain areas. One question frequently asked of us is the situation concerning business entertainment expenses.
Foreign Sole Traders In The UAE Should Consider Upgrading Business Licences To SME Status As Tax Incentives Apply
Changing from sole trader to SME status can save US$546,000 in tax exposure Individually run businesses, and especially those in the ecommerce/tech space in the UAE, should seriously consider upgrading their licenses to SME status given the new provisions in the UAE Corporate Tax regulations.
Iran’s Auto Manufacturing Industry Production Expands 48%
Iran Khodro’s Pininfarina H600 saloon features Italian styling Iran closing in on French manufacturing volumes in the global auto industry Iran’s auto manufacturing industry has flown under the radar, however having achieved a significant local base is now expanding rapidly – with an eye on exports. Auto manufacturing in Iran increased by 48% during the […]
Paid Employee Leave In The UAE
Determining when employees in the UAE can have time away from work The UAE’s Labour Law – Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 – provides details on the different types of paid leaves workers can take in the UAE, including annual leave, sick leave and maternity leave. Apart from these, workers are also entitled […]
Clarifying UAE Individual Income Tax Liabilities & Exemptions For Residents and Non-Residents
Recent cabinet decisions clarifying Individual Income Tax liability and exemptions have just been issued before the June 1st new tax regime. Individuals in the UAE should pay immediate attention to these new rules. A UAE cabinet decision made just last week has clarified the position concerning Individual Income Tax liabilities – and exemptions – for UAE […]
New UAE VAT Ecommerce Rules Kick In From July 1st
International Ecommerce companies operating in the UAE need to get into compliance From July 1, Ecommerce businesses operating in or with the UAE will need to make one key change in the way they book sales. This applies to these businesses’ compliance requirements under VAT regulations.
The UAE Mandatory Unemployment Insurance Scheme
Employees must register by June 30th this year or face being fined. Employees based in the UAE, including expatriate staff, must subscribe to the country’s mandatory Unemployment Insurance Scheme by June 30th. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has called on all eligible employees to register for the scheme to their staff – it […]
China, Russia, Look To The Shia Power Crescent For Middle Eastern Leverage & Energy Investments
China’s BRI is making inroads into Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon & Yemen under a new regional strategy Crucial to China’s multi-pronged, multi-generational ‘Belt & Road Initiative’ power-grab project is the Shia Crescent of the Middle East. Named after the largest regional Muslim group the Shia, and dominated by Iran, China’s chief longstanding ally in the […]
UAE Trade Relations With East Africa: Current Status & Prospects
East African GDP growth now significantly higher than global average By Farzad Ramezani Bonesh Introduction East African economies include Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe, with eight of these showing annual GDP growth rates in excess of 5% and all bar two performing at higher […]
