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Cabinet Decision No. 174 Of 2025: Introduction Of APA Fees Into The FTA Service Framework

Cabinet Decision No. 174 of 2025 introduces targeted but significant updates to the schedule of fees charged by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) under Cabinet Decision No. 65 of 2020.

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

UAE Tax Procedures Updates: Key Amendments Effective 1 January 2026

On 1 October 2025, the United Arab Emirates promulgated Federal Decree-Law No. 17 of 2025 and Federal Decree-Law No. 16 of 2025, which introduce substantial modifications to tax procedures...

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ATOZ

UK vs UAE Tax: What It Means For British Businesses In 2025 And Beyond

Over the past three years, the UK has reshaped its tax landscape. While headline rates may look familiar, the changes introduced through the Finance Acts of 2023–2025 have quietly...

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HAS Law Firm

Strengthening Connections In Dubai & Abu Dhabi Greetings From Us

During our current visit to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, we note it's an important opportunity to meet with clients, partners, friends and associates across the region.

United Arab Emirates Accounting

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CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

Legal Analysis Of Federal Decree-Law No. 17 Of 2025 Amending The Tax Procedures Law

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

UAE Tax Updates (October, 2025)

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BSA Law

Middle East Tax Alert | Uae | Cabinet Decision No. 129 Of 2025 | Penalties

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Alvarez & Marsal

UAE Embraces Digital Taxation: Electronic-Invoicing Framework Announced

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition October 2025

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Premier Brains Global

Administrative Penalties In The UAE: The 2025 Reform And The Shift Toward A Unified Tax Penalty Regime

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Corporate Tax In The UAE: New Business Tax Regulations

United Arab Emirates Tax

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HAS Law Firm

Fuel For Innovation | UAE Introduces Groundbreaking R&D Tax Credits

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Alvarez & Marsal

UAE Corporate Tax Treatment Of Family Wealth Structures

United Arab Emirates Tax

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HAS Law Firm

Your Guide To Jersey Foundations (Video)

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Cavenwell Group

Taxation Of Free Zone Companies Under The UAE Corporate Tax Regime

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Dolce Vita Advisors

Divorce UAE Alimony & Child Maintenance Explained For Muslim Vs Non-Muslim | 2025 (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

The Fundamentals Of ADGM Foundations (Video)

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Cavenwell Group

International Employment Law Podcast Series - United Arab Emirates (Podcast)

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Travers Smith LLP

The New UAE AML Law 2025: Key Amendments And Compliance Obligations For VASPs

United Arab Emirates Government

TLP Advisors

UAE Tax Updates (September, 2025)

The Ministry of Finance issued Ministerial Decision No. 249 of 2025, excluding nicotine-based smoking cessation products from the definition of tobacco and tobacco products under Cabinet Decision No. 52 of 2019 ...

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BSA Law

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition September 2025

The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) has issued M.D 173/2025 (applicable to tax periods commencing on or after 01st January, 2025) which provides a mechanism for taxable persons holding investment properties...

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Premier Brains Global

Middle East Tax Alert | UAE | Guidance On Input Tax Apportionment

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has published a guide on Input Tax Apportionment (VATGIT1). The guide provides further clarity on the mechanism for recovering Input Tax where taxable persons make both taxable...

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Alvarez & Marsal

MIDDLE EAST TAX ALERT | UAE | Timely Insights Into The Ministerial Decisions Released On The UAE Electronic Invoicing System (EIS)

The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) has issued Ministerial Decision No. 243 of 2025 on the Electronic Invoicing System (EIS) and Ministerial Decision...

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Alvarez & Marsal

Ministerial Decision No. 243 And 244 Of 2025 - Electronic Invoicing System Implementation Framework

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

UAE Public Clarification Released On The Application Of The Valuation Method Under The Transitional Rules For Real Estate Developers

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ATOZ

MIDDLE EAST TAX ALERT | UAE | Latest VAT Law Amendments For The Upcoming UAE E-Invoicing Implementation

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Alvarez & Marsal

The UAE's New E‑Invoicing System: A Guide For Importers And Exporters

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Al Tamimi & Company

Setting Up A Virtual Asset Business In Dubai: Mainland vs. Free Zone Under VARA

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Dolce Vita Advisors

Amendments In Executive Regulations Of Federal Decree Law On Account E-Invoicing

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

Additional Clarification From The UAE Federal Tax Authority!

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Al Tamimi & Company

UAE Federal Tax Authority Releases Public Clarification On Corporate Tax Treatment Of Family Wealth Management Structures

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ATOZ

UAE Tax Updates (August, 2025)

United Arab Emirates Tax

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BSA Law

Middle East Excise Tax Alert | UAE | FTA Publishes Clarification On Tiered Volumetric Model For Sweetened Drinks

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Alvarez & Marsal

Additional Clarification From The UAE Federal Tax Authority!

On 19 September 2025, the FTA issued Public Clarification No. CTP008 addressing the corporate tax treatment of family wealth management structures.

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Al Tamimi & Company

UAE Federal Tax Authority Releases Public Clarification On Corporate Tax Treatment Of Family Wealth Management Structures

On 19 September 2025, the Federal Tax Authority issued a Public Clarification (CTP008) detailing the corporate tax treatment of family wealth management structures.

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ATOZ

UAE Tax Updates (August, 2025)

This Decision repeals and replaces Ministerial Decision 265 of 2023 sets out which Free Zone activities qualify for 0% corporate tax, clarifies excluded activities, and updates compliance, de minimis, and IP requirements.

United Arab Emirates Tax

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BSA Law

Middle East Excise Tax Alert | UAE | FTA Publishes Clarification On Tiered Volumetric Model For Sweetened Drinks

On September 11, 2025, the FTA released Public Clarification EXTP012, setting out how Excise Tax will apply to sweetened drinks from January 1, 2026.

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Alvarez & Marsal

Middle East Tax Alert | UAE Corporate Tax | Qualifying Free Zone Person Regime Updates: UAE Ministerial Decision No. 229 Of 2025

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Alvarez & Marsal

VAT-Inclusive Displayed Prices: Rule, Exceptions, And Implications

Have you ever walked into a retail store, found an item you liked at what seemed like a reasonable price, only to be surprised at the checkout counter when the cashier asked for 5% more due to "VAT"?

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

The 2025 E-Invoicing Rollout In The UAE (Video)

The UAE government has taken steps to move towards a fully digitized tax system by adopting E-Invoices.

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Supreme Court Rules That Foreign Firm's Strategic Control Via Indian Entity Creates Taxable PE In Case Of Hyatt International Southwest Asia Ltd

In a landmark ruling in the case of Hyatt International Southwest Asia Ltd. (Hyatt), the Supreme Court has held that a foreign company can be considered to have a Permanent Establishment...

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

UAE Announces Changes To Excise Tax Application On Sweetened Beverages

On 18 July 2025, the UAE Ministry of Finance and the Federal Tax Authority jointly announced a forthcoming change to the application method of Excise Tax on sweetened beverages.

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

UAE Ministry Of Finance Issues Ministerial Decision On Depreciation Adjustments For Investment Properties Held At Fair Value

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ATOZ

Court Of Cassation Overturns A Conviction In Major Tax Evasion Case

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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ADG Legal

Comparing Tax Treatment Of Incorporated And Unincorporated Partnerships In UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Regulatory & Legal Updates June 30, 2025 UAE Tax Updates (June, 2025)

United Arab Emirates Tax

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BSA Law

What You Need To Know About The UAE PEPPOL International Invoice (PINT) For E-Invoicing

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Alvarez & Marsal

UAE VAT – Current Policies And The Way Ahead

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition June 2025

United Arab Emirates Tax

PB

Premier Brains Global

UAE's Tax Residency Law: What Expats Need To Know About Recent Changes (Video)

United Arab Emirates Tax

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Andrew Tarbuck And Rachel Fox Discuss Latest Tax Developments (Video)

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Al Tamimi & Company

United Arab Emirates Clarifies The Waiver Of Penalties For Late Registration

United Arab Emirates Tax

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ATOZ

Middle East Tax Alert | UAE | Private Clients Top 5 Insights Series | The UAE CT Law Family Foundations

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Alvarez & Marsal

Middle East Tax Alert | Uae | Navigating International Tax Disputes: A Closer Look At The Uae's Mutual Agreement Procedure Guidance

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Alvarez & Marsal

Navigating International Tax Disputes: UAEâ€™s Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) Guidance

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

MIDDLE EAST TAX ALERT | UAE | Excise Tax Update: FTA Introduces Formalised Framework For Reporting Natural Shortages

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Alvarez & Marsal

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition May 2025

United Arab Emirates Tax

PB

Premier Brains Global

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The 2025 E-Invoicing Rollout In The UAE (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Comparing Tax Treatment Of Incorporated And Unincorporated Partnerships In UAE (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

UAE's Tax Residency Law: What Expats Need To Know About Recent Changes (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Andrew Tarbuck And Rachel Fox Discuss Latest Tax Developments (Video)

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Al Tamimi & Company

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