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UAE Tax Updates (July, 2025)

This Decision repeals and replaces Cabinet Decision No. 56 of 2023 and sets out the updated criteria under which a non-resident person is considered to have a nexus in the UAE, particularly in relation to income derived...

United Arab Emirates Tax

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BSA Law

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition July 2025

The UAE Federal Tax Authority's has published the Private Clarifications-Tax Procedures – (TPGPC1) Guide which provides guidance on...

PB

Premier Brains Global

Dubai Free Zones Council Implements Free Zone One Passport Initiative: A Transformative Step For Business Expansion And Regulatory Efficiency

The Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZC) has introduced the Free Zone One Passport initiative, a landmark regulatory reform that fundamentally changes how businesses operate across Dubai's network of free zones

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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BSA Law

VAT-Inclusive Displayed Prices: Rule, Exceptions, And Implications

Have you ever walked into a retail store, found an item you liked at what seemed like a reasonable price, only to be surprised at the checkout counter when the cashier asked for 5% more due to "VAT"?

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

The 2025 E-Invoicing Rollout In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Tax

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Supreme Court Rules That Foreign Firm's Strategic Control Via Indian Entity Creates Taxable PE In Case Of Hyatt International Southwest Asia Ltd

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

UAE Announces Changes To Excise Tax Application On Sweetened Beverages

United Arab Emirates Tax

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

UAE Ministry Of Finance Issues Ministerial Decision On Depreciation Adjustments For Investment Properties Held At Fair Value

United Arab Emirates Tax

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ATOZ

Court Of Cassation Overturns A Conviction In Major Tax Evasion Case

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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ADG Legal

Comparing Tax Treatment Of Incorporated And Unincorporated Partnerships In UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Tax

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Regulatory & Legal Updates June 30, 2025 UAE Tax Updates (June, 2025)

United Arab Emirates Tax

BA

BSA Law

What You Need To Know About The UAE PEPPOL International Invoice (PINT) For E-Invoicing

United Arab Emirates Tax

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

UAE VAT – Current Policies And The Way Ahead

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition June 2025

United Arab Emirates Tax

PB

Premier Brains Global

Interest On Borrowed Money: Understanding The Legal Consequences Under UAE Law (Video)

United Arab Emirates Finance

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Preventive Settlement And Restructuring Procedures Under The UAE Bankruptcy Laws (Video)

United Arab Emirates Insolvency

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Dr Hassan Elhais

UAE FinTech Series: Crypto Licensing In Dubai – Understanding VARA And DIFC

United Arab Emirates Technology

WP

WH Partners

Why The UAE Could Become The Global Hub For Virtual Asset Proprietary Trading: A Practical Guide With Jurisdictional Comparisons To Singapore And Switzerland

Worldwide Technology

TLP Advisors

Intellectual Property Rights In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates IP

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

UAE's Tax Residency Law: What Expats Need To Know About Recent Changes (Video)

The UAE has introduced new tax residency regulations to modernize its tax system and align with international standards.

United Arab Emirates Tax

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Andrew Tarbuck And Rachel Fox Discuss Latest Tax Developments (Video)

The M&A landscape across the region is evolving, driven by the growing influence of tax developments that are happening at a rapid pace!

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Al Tamimi & Company

United Arab Emirates Clarifies The Waiver Of Penalties For Late Registration

Beginning of July, the United Arab Emirates ("UAE") Federal Tax Authority ("FTA") issued a Corporate Tax Public Clarification regarding the Waiver of Administrative Penalty...

United Arab Emirates Tax

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ATOZ

Middle East Tax Alert | UAE | Private Clients Top 5 Insights Series | The UAE CT Law Family Foundations

Key considerations for Taxation of Family Foundations Corporate Tax Guide | CTGFF1 & Federal Tax Authority Decision No. 5 of 2025...

United Arab Emirates Tax

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Middle East Tax Alert | Uae | Navigating International Tax Disputes: A Closer Look At The Uae's Mutual Agreement Procedure Guidance

United Arab Emirates Tax

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Navigating International Tax Disputes: UAEâ€™s Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) Guidance

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

MIDDLE EAST TAX ALERT | UAE | Excise Tax Update: FTA Introduces Formalised Framework For Reporting Natural Shortages

United Arab Emirates Tax

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition May 2025

United Arab Emirates Tax

PB

Premier Brains Global

UAE Tax Updates (May, 2025)

United Arab Emirates Tax

BA

BSA Law

Silence Or Extended Decisions? Navigating UAE Tax Disputes Resolution Committees Decisions Regime And Latest Judicial Trend

United Arab Emirates Tax

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

The Evolution Of Tax Departments In The GCC

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Federal Supreme Court Rules On The 200% Penalty Cap: A Defining Moment For UAE Tax Penalties Regime

United Arab Emirates Tax

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

FTA Issues New Decision Clarifying Compliance Requirements For Unincorporated Partnerships, Foreign Partnerships & Family Foundations

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

United Arab Emirates Eases Corporate Tax Compliance With Penalty Waiver For Late Registration

United Arab Emirates Tax

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ATOZ

The Evolution Of Tax Departments In The GCC

The evolution of tax in the GCC is noteworthy, shaped by rapid economic and regulatory change. Historically, the landscape was simpler, with legacy regimes...

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Federal Supreme Court Rules On The 200% Penalty Cap: A Defining Moment For UAE Tax Penalties Regime

On 23 April 2025, the UAE's Federal Supreme Court issued a significant judgment in Administrative Appeal No. 337 of 2025 (Tax), clarifying the scope of administrative penalties under Article 24(4)...

United Arab Emirates Tax

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

FTA Issues New Decision Clarifying Compliance Requirements For Unincorporated Partnerships, Foreign Partnerships & Family Foundations

On 19 May 2025, the UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) issued Decision No. 5 of 2025, outlining new compliance requirements for:

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

United Arab Emirates Eases Corporate Tax Compliance With Penalty Waiver For Late Registration

Recently, the United Arab Emirates ("UAE") Federal Tax Authority ("FTA") launched a key initiative waiving the Administrative Penalty for the late submission...

United Arab Emirates Tax

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ATOZ

A Comprehensive Guide To Choose The Right Entity Structure For Global Growth

Worldwide Commercial

IM

IMC Group

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition April 2025

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Board of Directors...

PB

Premier Brains Global

Expanding The UAE's Corporate Tax Exemption Framework

On 2 May 2025, the UAE's Cabinet of Ministers ("Cabinet") issued Cabinet Decision No. 55 of 2025 on the Exemption of Certain Persons from Corporate Tax ("Cabinet Decision No. 55 of 2025")...

United Arab Emirates Tax

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

LLC vs Sole Establishment In Dubai

When you're setting up a business in Dubai, one of the first things you need to get right is the legal structure.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

TS

The Sovereign Group

A Guide To UAE Corporate Tax Penalties

The introduction of corporate tax in 2023 at the federal level in the UAE marked a pivotal shift, triggered by the UAE's diversification strategy and commitment to aligning with global tax standards.

United Arab Emirates Tax

TS

The Sovereign Group

A Guide To Corporate Tax Groups In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Tax

TS

The Sovereign Group

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition March 2025

PB

Premier Brains Global

Federal Tax Authority Clarifies Reverse Charge Expansion For Precious Goods – Public Clarification VATP043

United Arab Emirates Tax

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Implementing Distinct Financial Records To Ensure Full Compliance With The UAE Tax Regulations

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

UAE E-Invoicing: A New Chapter In Digital Tax Compliance

United Arab Emirates Tax

PB

Premier Brains Global

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition February 2025

PB

Premier Brains Global

Understanding How Non-Resident Persons Create Nexus In The UAE For Corporate Tax Purposes

United Arab Emirates Tax

BA

BSA Law

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition December 2024

United Arab Emirates Tax

PB

Premier Brains Global

UAE Cabinet Of Ministers Reverses Specific Tax Penalties

United Arab Emirates Tax

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

A Special Tax Dispute Resolution Mechanism For Government Entities In Respect Of Their Sovereign Activities

United Arab Emirates Tax

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Tax Reduction Cases For Property Transfer In Dubai

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

WP

WH Partners

UAE Transfer Pricing: Key Regulations And APA Framework Updates

United Arab Emirates Tax

NP

Nexdigm Private Limited

Corporate Tax Deregistration In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Tax

TS

The Sovereign Group

Adapting To Change: UAE Businesses And The Evolving Tax Landscape In 2024

United Arab Emirates Tax

PB

Premier Brains Global

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition January 2025

United Arab Emirates Tax

PB

Premier Brains Global

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The 2025 E-Invoicing Rollout In The UAE (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Comparing Tax Treatment Of Incorporated And Unincorporated Partnerships In UAE (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

UAE's Tax Residency Law: What Expats Need To Know About Recent Changes (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Andrew Tarbuck And Rachel Fox Discuss Latest Tax Developments (Video)

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Al Tamimi & Company

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