
Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) – Impact on UAE Entities
Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) are bilateral treaties that prevent the same income from being taxed twice by two different countries. For UAE entities engaged in
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Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) are bilateral treaties that prevent the same income from being taxed twice by two different countries. For UAE entities engaged in

It is a common error to use profit and cash flow as interchangeable terms. In reality, they reflect different aspects of a company’s financial position. A business can appear profitable and still experience serious financial strain. Conversely, it

Free Zone Regulatory Authority obligations extend beyond financial reporting and disclosure, encompassing licensing, employment, office, customs and other regulatory requirements. These obligations form an essential part of
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All businesses or individuals conducting commercial activities are subject to Corporate Tax Legislation. Corporate Tax will not apply to an individual’s salary and other employment income. However, individuals who are deriving income as a business activity would be covered under Corporate Tax.
A narrow scope of entities is exempt from Corporate Tax such as Government entities or extractive businesses (upstream oil and gas sector).
Corporate Tax is a distinct and separate obligation to VAT. No minimum turnover threshold is applied and you must register and fulfill your obligations under the Corporate Tax Law. VAT Registration or compliance is not required to meet your Corporate Tax obligations. They must be met in full.
The effective date for UAE Corporate Tax is June 1st 2023. You should ideally register and obtain your tax registration prior to this date.
| Date of Licence issuance irrespective of year of issuance | Deadline for submitting a Tax Registration application |
| 1 January – 31 January | 31 May 2024 |
| 1 February – 28/29 February | 31 May 2024 |
| 1 March – 31 March | 30 June 2024 |
| 1 April – 30 April | 30 June 2024 |
| 1 May – 31 May | 31 July 2024 |
| 1 June – 30 June | 31 August 2024 |
| 1 July – 31 July | 30 September 2024 |
| 1 August – 31 August | 31 October 2024 |
| 1 September – 30 September | 31 October 2024 |
| 1 October – 31 October | 30 November 2024 |
| 1 November – 30 November | 30 November 2024 |
| 1 December – 31 December | 31 December 2024 |
| Where a person does not have a License at the effective date of this Decision | (3) three months from the effective date of this Decision |
The process may take some time, it is likely the FTA will prioritise applications for those registrants with financial years ending 31st May 2023.
No. The Corporate Tax Law still applies to Free Zones and is not automatically exempt. Free Zone companies must register for Corporate Tax and fulfil obligations under the Corporate Tax law including payment for taxes (unless the Free Zone entity meets the qualifying requirements for a 0% exempt entity)
If you operate several entities, you can register as a Tax Group. If the parent company holds at least 95% of the share capital and voting rights of the subsidiaries. Neither the parent company nor any of the subsidiaries can be an Exempt Person/ Free Zone Person that benefits from the 0% Corporate Tax rate. Under a Tax Group, the parent company will be responsible for the administration and payment of Corporate Tax on behalf of the tax group
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