The UAE has introduced major changes to its Tax Procedures Law, effective January 2026, through Federal Decree-Law No. 17 of 2025, to provide clearer refund timelines, stronger audit powers, and binding tax interpretations.
Bahrain has reduced the Golden Residency Visa property investment threshold to BHD 130,000. Learn who qualifies, key benefits, and how this change boosts investor demand.
The UAE’s 2025 updated guidance on the DMTT confirms a 15 percent minimum effective tax rate for large multinational groups starting from financial years beginning January 1, 2025.
Qatar has tightened its vehicle export rules through the implementation of Circular No. 3 of 2025, which restricts the export of new vehicles until they have completed one full year of registration with relevant local authorities.
The UAE clarifies when individual real estate activity becomes taxable, requiring investors to distinguish passive holdings from licensed commercial operations under the Corporate Tax regime.
The probation period in Saudi Arabia establishes a legally regulated evaluation phase in which both employers and employees assess mutual suitability while maintaining defined rights and obligations.
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