To avoid origin violations, foreign businesses sourcing from China can legally route goods through ASEAN by ensuring substantial transformation, accurate origin labeling, and thorough documentation.
The UAE Ministry of Finance’s new Free Zone Tax regulations introduce market-based commodity pricing and new eligibility criteria for structured finance. The rules tighten economic-substance tests and bring transfer-pricing requirements in line with Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development-Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (OECD BEPS) standards to preserve 0 percent tax benefits for Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZP) under the Corporate Tax Law.
Oman’s tourism sector is a key pillar of its diversification strategy, with major investments in infrastructure, hospitality driving growth.
The FTA’s Clarification offers certainty on the tax treatment of family wealth management structures under the UAE Corporate Income Tax Law.
In October 2025 the UAE has introduced trademark reforms with reduced fees, new services, and expedited procedures to enhance accessibility and strengthen IP protection.
Saudi Arabia announced the abolition of the kafala sponsorship system in June 2025, marking a historic shift to contract-based employment, granting migrant workers greater mobility and rights.
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