Other Briefings
UAE Opens Pillar Two Top-up Tax Registration on EmaraTax: What MNE Groups Should Do Now
The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority has activated Pillar Two top-up tax registration on the EmaraTax portal, moving the country’s 15 percent domestic minimum top-up tax from legislation into administration.
How to Register for Corporate Tax in the UAE: Step-by-Step Guide
Corporate Tax registration is mandatory for taxable persons in the UAE. This guide explains how to register through EmaraTax, including who must register, required documents, and key steps.
Severance Pay and Taxation for Expats Leaving the UAE
A guide to UAE end-of-service gratuity, final settlement, tax residency, and cross-border tax issues for expatriates leaving the country.
September 30, 2026 Corporate Tax Deadline: A Checklist
For businesses with a financial year ending December 31, 2025, the UAE Corporate Tax return and payment deadline is September 30, 2026.
Bahrain Approves GCC Excise Tax Amendment: Implications for Businesses
Bahrain has approved amendments to the GCC Unified Excise Tax Agreement, introducing changes that could affect pricing, compliance obligations, and business strategy across tobacco, beverages, and other excisable sectors.
What Is the UAE Five-Year Tax Credit Limit? Federal Decree-Law No. 17 of 2025
The UAE has introduced a strict deadline for claiming tax credit refunds, with unused balances now subject to permanent forfeiture after five years. Businesses that have accumulated VAT, corporate tax, or excise tax credits need to act before the window closes.
Do Property Owners Pay Tax in the UAE? Key Rules for Real Estate Investors
The UAE is no longer a tax-free environment for all real estate investors. This article explains how corporate tax, VAT, free zone rules, transfer fees, and ownership structures affect property owners and investors. The UAE is still one of the most tax-efficient real estate markets in the world. But it is no longer accurate to […]
UAE Reduces Tax Penalties and Introduces Unified Compliance Framework
The UAE has introduced a major reform of its tax penalty regime, significantly reducing fines and replacing a punitive system with a simplified, proportionate framework effective April 14, 2026.
UAE Tightens Tax Procedures Regulations Effective April 1, 2026
The UAE introduced updated tax procedures regulations effective April 1, 2026, tightening rules on voluntary disclosures, refunds, record retention, and audits. Businesses must strengthen compliance systems and documentation practices.
Qatar Introduces Trusted Entity Regime Allowing Immediate Tax Treaty Benefits
Qatar has introduced a Trusted Entity regime, allowing approved taxpayers to apply reduced withholding tax rates or exemptions under double taxation treaties directly at source. The reform replaces the previous refund-based system, reducing administrative burdens and improving cash flow for companies making cross-border payments.
