Category: Tax Compliance

With the introduction of the UAE Corporate Tax, businesses operating in Dubai are paying closer attention to how cross-border payments are taxed. One concept that often creates confusion is Withholding Tax in Dubai, particularly for companies making payments to foreign vendors, consultants, and group entities. While withholding tax is common in many countries, the UAE follows a unique and business-friendly approach

Dubai’s introduction of Corporate Tax marks a fundamental shift in how businesses operating in the Emirate manage tax compliance and inter-company dealings. One of the most critical and closely scrutinised areas under the UAE Corporate Tax framework is Related Party Transactions under Dubai, commonly referred to as RPTs. These transactions, if not structured and documented correctly, can expose businesses to tax

With the introduction of UAE Corporate Tax and the increasing focus on global tax transparency, transfer pricing in Dubai has become a critical compliance area for multinational enterprises, group companies, and related-party businesses operating in the emirate. The UAE’s transfer pricing framework is closely aligned with OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines, making robust documentation and arm’s length pricing mandatory. In recent years,

Dubai has emerged as a global hub for trade, investment, and multinational business operations. With companies operating across borders, one of the most critical tax challenges they face is double taxation, paying tax on the same income in two different countries. To address this issue, the UAE has entered into numerous Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs) with other nations. This article explains what

With the introduction of the UAE Corporate Tax regime, tax planning has become a strategic necessity for businesses operating in Dubai. Whether you are a startup, SME, multinational subsidiary, or a free zone entity, understanding how to structure your operations efficiently under the new tax law is critical to protecting profitability and ensuring compliance. This guide explains tax planning for Dubai

With the introduction of corporate tax in the UAE, businesses operating in Dubai are now subject to a new compliance regime. While the standard corporate tax rate of 9% remains globally competitive, the penalties for non-compliance can be severe. Many companies, especially startups, SMEs, and foreign-owned entities, risk fines simply due to a lack of awareness, missed deadlines, or procedural mistakes.