The UAE Ministry of Finance has announced the introduction of a corporate tax regime that will apply to businesses. It will become effective for financial years starting on or after 1 June 2023. The headlines are that the tax rate will be 0% for taxable income up to AED 375k and 9% on taxable income above AED 375k. Large businesses (expected to be those with revenue above EUR 750m) may be subject to a different tax rate (potentially 15%) in line with the Pillar Two OECD BEPS project.
In brief Baker McKenzie’s VAT/Indirect Tax Practice presented “VAT Around the World Pt. 1” on 18 November 2020. This was the sixth presentation in the International VAT Conference Webinar Series, a global webinar series designed for VAT specialists from all industry sectors that aims to discuss the latest developing trends…
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In this issue, we provide a roundup of the current status of Value Added Tax (VAT) and the most recent tax related developments across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), as well as their implications on the financial position of businesses.
Download issue Optimizing your cash flow and managing VAT in contract cancellations The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a heavy impact on the global economy. The spread of the virus is constraining the supply and demand of goods and services. As a result, companies are considering the potential cancellation of…