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What is included under the Provision of General Interest Deduction Limitation Rule in the UAE Corporate Tax Law? The General Interest Deduction Rule (GIDLR) prescribes the maximum allowed amount of net interest expenditure that can be deducted from the Taxable person’s accounting income. What is Net Interest Expenditure? The net interest expenditure includes the interest […]
What is the Transfer Pricing Mechanism? Transfer Pricing policies are concerned with determining the price for transactions made between related parties. Who is subject to Transfer Pricing Regulations? Transfer pricing rules are applicable to UAE businesses that have transactions with Related Parties and Connected Persons, regardless of whether such Related Parties or Connected Persons are […]
Confused about UAE’s Corporate Tax for your small business? Don’t worry! This guide explains the Small Business Relief program offering tax exemption and simplified compliance What Constitutes a Small Business A taxable person with revenue from the relevant tax period and the previous tax period not exceeding AED 3 million (revenue threshold) is eligible […]
UAE Corporate Tax FAQs: What are the deductible expenses, who can claim the deduction, how to claim the deduction, which expenses are non-deductible, what is a QPBE? Which expenses can be deducted for deriving the Taxable Income for the purpose of UAE Corporate Tax? Generally, all business-related expenses can be deducted during the relevant tax […]
As per the UAE Corporate Tax Law, all businesses registered under Corporate Tax must submit their annual tax return within nine months from the end of its financial year. Consequently, for companies and individuals with a financial year ending on December 31, 2024, the deadline to file their Corporate Tax return is September 30, 2025. […]
Members in a Tax group do not have to file separate Tax returns; the Parent entity can file a single tax retun on behalf of them all. The income and losses derived from individual entities are set off against each other. The UAE Corporate Tax Law considers two or more Juridical taxable persons as a […]
The UAE is introducing its Corporate Tax this year, and it’s crucial for partnership firms and family trusts to understand how it impacts them. Here’s a simplified breakdown. What is a Partnership Firm A partnership is a legal arrangement where two or more persons agree to manage, operate and share the profits of a business. […]
The Sultanate of Oman is gearing towards a Foreign Investor-friendly regulatory regime. With the latest regulatory reforms, foreign investment do not need a residency card to establish a business in Oman. This groundbreaking development is part of Oman’s strategic vision to diversify its economy and attract global investors. Thinking about expanding your business to Oman? […]
The Supreme Audit Institution in the UAE is being replaced by the UAE Accountability Authority. The new Authority will be instrumental in UAE’s effort to curb Bureaucratic corruption and offer improved protection and safeguards to whistleblowers. Background WAM (Emirates News Agency), the official news agency of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reported on […]
Learn how to make a Tax Assessment Review Request and Tax Assessment Reconsideration Request in the UAE. Background of Federal Tax Authority As communicated in the Federal Decree-Law No. 28 of 2022 and Cabinet Decision No. (74) of 2023 On the executive Regulation of Federal Decree-Law No. (28) of 2022 on Tax Procedures, the […]