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| | | | Establishing a representative office in Saudi Arabia can help foreign firms to conduct market research and liaison activities under Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA) oversight. The model offers a cost-efficient route for market entry, but requires it to fulfil licensing and Saudization requirements, like other entry models. | | | | | We discuss the legal, technical, and operational parameters for mandatory e-invoicing in the UAE, which aims to position the country among global frontrunners in tax digitalization. | | | | | We provide a step-by-step overview of post-VAT registration obligations in the UAE, including compliance requirements, reporting deadlines, and practical guidance based on FTA rules and expert insights. | | | | | We explain the frameworks for end-of-service gratuity (EOSG) across Gulf markets, highlighting recent updates, calculation methods, and employee entitlements upon resignation or termination. | | | | | The transfer pricing regime in Saudi Arabia now applies to both tax and zakat payers. The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) requires disclosure forms, Master and Local Files, and compliance with arm’s length standards. |
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