In April 2024, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) published a new standard on IFRS 18 “Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements.” This brings a major shift in how companies in the UAE submit their financial statements. The new IFRS…
In the United Arab Emirates, the UAE Corporate Tax will be applied over the whole country and will apply equally to all business and commercial activity, with the exception of natural resources, which will continue to be taxed at the…
UAE Corporate Tax Registration in Mainland vs Free Zone – What Businesses Actually Pay? The introduction of corporate tax in the UAE in 2023 has brought a major change to how businesses manage their finances and operations. The core objective…
Chapter Nineteen – Transitional Rules Transitional provisions are crucial in any tax regime to ensure a smooth shift from existing practices to adopt the new regulatory framework. These transitional rules guide how businesses prepare their opening balance sheet for tax…
In the UAE Corporate Tax framework, compliance with tax obligations is not only a legal requirement but also a key factor in maintaining business credibility and operational integrity. While the legislation provides avenues for lawful deductions, credits, and refunds, it…
The chapter seventeen of the Federal Decree-Law No.47 of 2022 outlines the documentary and procedural obligations for filing returns, preparing financial statements, maintaining records, and complying with transfer pricing rules. The provisions of this chapter ensure that the tax authority…
This chapter establishes the rules on when and how the taxable persons must register for Corporate Tax, the scenarios where the authority can initiate registration, and the conditions that must be satisfied for deregistration. It also offers the authority with…
The UAE Corporate Tax regime offers a range of deductions, exemptions, and reliefs to help taxpayers and encourage investment and economic growth, where these benefits are meant to be applied in good faith and in line with commercial reality. To…
The corporate tax compliance in UAE is a fundamental responsibility for businesses operating within the country. The chapter Fourteen of the Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 outlines the requirements related to the corporate tax payable and the conditions under…
The Chapter Thirteen of the Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 establishes the conditions and methods for calculating the corporate tax payable by a taxable person, mentioning how amounts must be reported, the order in which the tax liabilities need…