Taxation


Kuwait Begins 2025 With A 15% Tax On MNCs In Economic Diversification Bid

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The new tax is part of the country’s broader effort to promote economic development and ensure financial sustainabili... Read more

Kuwaits New 15% Tax On MNEs To Strengthen National Economy, Minister Says

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Kuwait's economy is approaching a new phase of diversification and competitiveness, Fassam said Read more

UAE Corporate Tax: FTA Urges Businesses To Register Before December 31 Deadline To Avoid Penalties

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The FTA noted that Cabinet Decision No. 75 of 2023 imposes Administrative Penalties on Taxable Persons who fail to regi... Read more

UAE Ministry Of Finance Makes Major Amendments To Ministerial Decisions

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Announcements relate to Tax Groups and Participation and Foreign Permanent Establishment Exemptions and aim to enhance ... Read more

UAE Salaries To Fall; Corporate Tax Changes; Top Dubai Real Estate Areas; Drone Deliveries Launched – 10 Things You Missed This Week

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UAE and Saudi salary updates, Dubai real estate analysis, Corporate Tax changes, major health insurance update and more... Read more

UAE Corporate Tax Hike To Fuel Influx Of Multinational Companies Flocking To Freezones

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A Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT) will take effect in the UAE for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 20... Read more

Kuwait Sets 2025 Start For 15% Corporate Tax In Major Fiscal Overhaul

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The reform comes as Kuwait seeks to diversify its revenue streams beyond oil income, following similar moves by other G... Read more

UAE Announces Changes To Tax Compliance Requirements For Unincorporated Partnerships

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The announcement was made by the UAE's Ministry of Finance on Monday Read more

Oman Set To Introduce 50% Tax On Sweetened Drinks

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Oman will introduce a 50% levy on sweetened drinks from October 1 next. Read more

UAE's FTA Extends Deadline For VAT Filings, Payments

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The move is valid for the tax period ending March 31 Read more

VAT Implementation In KSA And UAE: A Firsthand Impression

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Some businesses are yet to fully understand the proper application of VAT on goods and service, writes Nidal Abou Zaki, ... Read more

UAE Excise Tax On E-cigarettes, Sugary Drinks To Start On December 1

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UAE's Federal Tax Authority called on producers and importers to register for the excise tax system at the earliest to a... Read more

Emirates NBD Sees UAE Rate Climb Reversing On Tax Giveaway

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The government probably held as much as $11bn in bank deposits following the introduction of a 5% value-added tax in ear... Read more

Opinion: The Cost Of Failure To Implement VAT In UAE, Saudi Is Higher Than We Think

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Three challenges stand out, accordinbg to David Stevens, GCC VAT Implementation Partner, EY Read more