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UAE Federal Tax Authority Releases Public Clarification On Corporate Tax Treatment Of Family Wealth Management Structures

On 19 September 2025, the Federal Tax Authority issued a Public Clarification (CTP008) detailing the corporate tax treatment of family wealth management structures.

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ATOZ

UAE Tax Updates (August, 2025)

This Decision repeals and replaces Ministerial Decision 265 of 2023 sets out which Free Zone activities qualify for 0% corporate tax, clarifies excluded activities, and updates compliance, de minimis, and IP requirements.

United Arab Emirates Tax

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BSA Law

Middle East Excise Tax Alert | UAE | FTA Publishes Clarification On Tiered Volumetric Model For Sweetened Drinks

On September 11, 2025, the FTA released Public Clarification EXTP012, setting out how Excise Tax will apply to sweetened drinks from January 1, 2026.

United Arab Emirates Tax

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Middle East Tax Alert | UAE Corporate Tax | Qualifying Free Zone Person Regime Updates: UAE Ministerial Decision No. 229 Of 2025

On 3 September 2025, Ministry of Finance ("MoF") released Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025 relating to the Qualifying Activities and Excluded Activities under the Qualifying Free Zone Person...

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Alvarez & Marsal

UAE Corporate Tax - Ministerial Decision No. 229 And 230 Of 2025: Practical Implications For Free Zone Businesses

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

UAE Tax Updates (July, 2025)

United Arab Emirates Tax

BA

BSA Law

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition July 2025

PB

Premier Brains Global

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

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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BSA Law

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

United Arab Emirates Tax

HM

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

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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

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

White Paper – Validity Of Electronic Signatures In The United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Commercial

ME

SignDesk

Traffic Rules And Fines In UAE | Driving Rules In Dubai | Professional Lawyer (Video)

United Arab Emirates Transport

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Intellectual Property Rights In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates IP

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Can I Put My Crypto In A Trust Or Foundation? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Technology

CA

Cavenwell Group

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

Incorporated Partnerships: Incorporated partnerships refer to those that have a separate legal personality distinct from their partners. In the UAE, this typically includes entities such as limited liability companies (LLCs) and joint-stock companies.

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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

Federal Tax Authority Decision No. 6 of 2025 – Standards, Controls, and Procedures for Dealing with Shortage in Excise Goods...

United Arab Emirates Tax

BA

BSA Law

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

As the United Arab Emirates (UAE) moves forward with its ambitious digital transformation agenda, businesses across the country must prepare for a major regulatory milestone: the introduction of mandatory e-invoicing...

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Alvarez & Marsal

UAE VAT – Current Policies And The Way Ahead

Nexdigm hosted a focused knowledge session unpacking the recent developments and future trajectory of UAE VAT law. It served as a practical briefing for tax professionals, CFOs, and compliance officers navigating a rapidly evolving VAT regime.

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition June 2025

United Arab Emirates Tax

PB

Premier Brains Global

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

United Arab Emirates Tax

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

United Arab Emirates Tax

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

United Arab Emirates Clarifies The Waiver Of Penalties For Late Registration

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

United Arab Emirates Tax

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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

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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

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

The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) transition from a historically tax-neutral jurisdiction to an active taxing regime marks a significant shift in its international tax profile. With the introduction of corporate tax...

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

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

The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued Decision No. 6 of 2025 regarding ‘Standards, Controls and Procedures for Dealing with Shortage Within the Designated Zone due to the Natural Characteristics...

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Alvarez & Marsal

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition May 2025

The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) on 02 May 2025 issued Ministerial Decision No. 55 of 2025 (retrospectively effective from 1 June 2023).

United Arab Emirates Tax

PB

Premier Brains Global

UAE Tax Updates (May, 2025)

May 2025 – Applicable to Tax Periods commencing on or after 1 June 2023 under Federal Decree-Law No.47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses.

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

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

While many organizations perceive their business entity as a legal formality, it's actually the backbone of their operations. Everything from growth potential to tax strategy and governance depends on the entity structure.

Worldwide Commercial

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IMC Group

Tax Podcast - EP01: BEPS 2.0 - Pillar 1 And Pillar 2 Framework And G7

In the first episode of the Tax Podcast series, Maulik Doshi discusses Base Erosion Profit Sharing 2.0 where he explores the different aspects of OECD Pillar One, Pillar Two framework, and the G7 Deal.

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

VAT Public Clarification (Concerned Services)

FTA issues Public Clarification on Concerned Services - Accounting for Output Tax, issuing Tax invoices, and Input Tax recovery.

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

Public Clarification Issued For Amendment In Executive Regulations Of Federal Decree Law

The Federal Tax Authority has recently issued a Public Clarification on the Amendments to the Executive Regulation of Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax - Cabinet Decision No. 100 of 2024.

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

FTA Clarifies The Requirement For Self-Invoicing On Importing Concerned Services

United Arab Emirates Tax

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition April 2025

PB

Premier Brains Global

Expanding The UAE's Corporate Tax Exemption Framework

United Arab Emirates Tax

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

LLC vs Sole Establishment In Dubai

United Arab Emirates Commercial

TS

The Sovereign Group

A Guide To UAE Corporate Tax Penalties

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

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

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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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