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Unincorporated Partnership in UAE

Determining Partners in an Unincorporated Partnership

A non-incorporated partnership represents a form of unincorporated business arrangement wherein two or more individuals or entities collaborate in conducting business without establishing a distinct legal entity. In this partnership

Unincorporated Partnership

What is an Unincorporated Partnership Under UAE Tax Law?

An unincorporated partnership is a contractual relationship between two or more persons, such as a partnership, trust, or other related relationship. An unincorporated partnership under the law may be formed

Corporate Tax Exemption

Understanding Who Qualifies as an Exempt Person for UAE Corporate Tax

Corporate Tax exemptions are allocated to certain persons, classified as ‘Exempt Individuals,’ serving specific public interests and policy objectives, among other factors. Thus, businesses should seek the expert services of

Deductible vs. Non-Deductible Expenditure

Non-Deductible Expenditure in Corporate Tax

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently enacted the UAE Federal Law No. 7 on Tax of Corporations and Businesses for the fiscal year 2022 setting out the UAE corporate

Participation Exemption and Accounting Tax Consideration under Corporate Tax in UAE

UAE Participation Exemption 2024: Compliance & Accounting Rules

Ministerial Decision No.116 of 2023 stipulates the conditions for Participation Exemption, exempting companies from paying corporate income tax on dividends, profit-sharing, and capital gains from “participating shares for corporate tax

How To Register File & Pay Corporate Tax Online

 How To Register File & Pay Corporate Tax Online

Corporate tax is applied to corporate entities in the UAE, like banks, oil companies, and foreign branches. You can check the FTA website or talk to a tax expert to

Who Qualifies as a Resident Person

Tax Group in UAE Corporate Tax: Who Qualifies as a Resident Person?

Federal Decree-Law No. 47/2022, governing UAE Corporate Tax Law, defines “resident persons” as individuals and entities that have a significant economic and/or physical connection to the UAE. The determination of

KSA and UAE Double Tax Treaty

UAE KSA Double Tax Treaty

Saudi Arabia entered into a Double Tax Treaty with UAE in March 2019 that was subsequently made public through its publication in the Official Gazette, Ummul Quraa, marking a pivotal

Tax Dispute Litigation Process

The process of tax dispute litigation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) describes the legal framework that allows the taxpayers to challenge decisions made by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA).

Freezone business setup in Dubai

Setting Up a Freezone Business in Dubai: Your Ultimate Guide

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and especially Dubai has become a world leader in business and entrepreneurship. The city’s strategic location, business-friendly policies, and robust infrastructure have prompted lots of

corporate tax for Natural Persons

Corporate Tax Law in UAE: What Natural Persons Need to Know

The UAE issued a new Corporate Tax Law (“CTL”) on 09 December 2022. The law establishes the legal framework for introducing and implementing a federal corporate tax in the UAE.

The Federal Tax Authority offers a grace period for updating tax records. Ensure compliance and avoid penalties by completing updates before the deadline.

Federal Tax Authority Grants Grace Period for Tax Records in UAE

On November 6, 2024, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) issued a new Decision to assist registered businesses in surviving challenges regarding compliance with the tax requirements. The decision allows registered

UAE Free Zone vs Mainland: Business Environment Comparison

UAE Free zone vs mainland corporate tax obligations

The Corporate Tax Regulation was legally established through Federal Decree-Law No (45) of year 2022 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) starting from June 1st of the year 2023 at

Commercial Activity License in Dubai

Documents Required for Commercial Activity License in Dubai

A commercial Activity license in Dubai grants individuals or businesses legal authorization from the Department of Economic Development (DED) to engage in the buying and selling of goods and the

Difference Between Corporate Tax and VAT

How Corporate Tax and VAT Differ Under UAE Tax Law

Corporate Tax and VAT are two key taxes in the UAE, but they apply differently. Corporate Tax is levied on business profits, while VAT is charged on the sale of

UAE Withholding Tax

With Holding Tax in UAE & the GCC

Primarily, withholding tax is the federal income tax withheld from an employee’s paycheck; it is often imposed on royalties, interests and dividends. Since the UAE announced a corporate tax on

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