Other Briefings
UAE VAT Exemptions: Impact on Crypto and Investment Firms
From November 15, 2024, businesses in the UAE, including cryptocurrency firms and investment funds, will benefit from new VAT exemptions.
A Guide to AML/CFT Compliance and Reporting in the UAE
This guide provides an overview of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) compliance requirements for Financial Institutions (FIs) and Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) in the UAE, reporting best practices, and area-wise supervisory authorities.
Egypt Introduces Business-Friendly Tax Relief Measures to Boost Economic Growth
A key reform is the introduction of a simplified tax regime for businesses with an annual turnover of up to EGP 15 million. For international companies, the government has raised the threshold for the preparation and submission of transfer pricing studies to EGP 30 million.
VAT in the UAE: Registration, Rates, and Compliance
The UAE implemented VAT in 2018 with a standard rate of 5 percent, applied at each stage of the supply chain. Businesses must adhere to compliance regulations, and failure to do so can result in significant penalties.
Bahrain Introduces New Top-Up Tax for Multinational Firms
Bahrain announced a domestic minimum top-up tax for large multinational enterprises, effective January 1, 2025, aligning with OECD guidelines to promote fairness in international taxation.
Resolving Tax Disputes in the UAE – A Brief Guide for Companies
Learn how companies in the UAE can effectively resolve tax disputes with the Federal Tax Authority and protect their financial interests through the proper legal channels.
An Overview of the UAE’s Double Tax Avoidance Agreement (DTA) Treaty Network
Using the example of the UAE-UK DTA, we discuss how the UAE’s double tax treaty framework provides tax certainty and prevents double taxation of income.
Accepted Transfer Pricing Methods in the UAE: Guidelines from the Federal Tax Authority
We discuss the main transfer pricing methods accepted by the UAE government under the Corporate Tax Law and aligned with OECD guidance.
UAE Corporate Tax Rules for Free Zone Persons
A brief guide to the specific criteria that entities in UAE Free Zones must meet to qualify for the 0 percent corporate tax rate.
Transfer Pricing Compliance in UAE Free Zones
Transfer pricing compliance in the UAE Free Zones ensures transactions between related entities reflect fair market value, aligning with international tax standards and the UAE Economic Substance Requirements.
