
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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CT is a distinct and separate obligation to VAT. No minimum turnover threshold is applied and you must register and fulfill your obligations under the CT Law. VAT registration is not required to meet your CT obligations.
The Corporate Tax Law still applies to Free Zones and are not automatically exempt. Special rules exist for Free Zones and you may benefit from a 0% rate on qualifying income subject to meeting requirements. Only satisfying these requirements can a Free Zone company benefit from the exemptions.
Passive forms of income are exempt from CT, they include Investment in real estate, salary/ employment income, dividends, capital gains, other income earned from owning shares or other securities, interest from bank deposit/ saving schemes
The CT Law provides for some exemptions and benefits subject to meeting requirements. It is advisable to seek professional advice to ensure you maximise these opportunities.
No. Only expenses incurred wholly and exclusively for business purposes, (and which are not to be capitalized) are deductible. Certain types of expenses are subject to limits and cannot be fully expensed.
CT comes into force on June 1st 2023. Therefore if your financial year is from 1st January to 31st December, the first year for CT is from 1st January 2024. You are obliged to file your CT return and settle your liability 9 months following end of your financial year.
If your business conducts transactions between related parties and connected persons, you are expected to implement a formal Transfer Pricing policy and rules. This will include a Disclosure form, Master and local files detailing your formal policy and pricing determination evidenced by empirical benchmarks.
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