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UAE CORPORATE TAX

UAE CORPORATE TAX

UAE rolls out up to 50% tax credit for businesses

UAE launches R&D incentive scheme capped at Dh5m to drive research spending and innovation

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UAE rolls out up to 50% tax credit for businesses

UAE exempts non-commercial sports entities from tax

Measure aims to support sports sector growth, strengthen UAE’s position as sports hub

UAE exempts non-commercial sports entities from corporate tax under new law

UAE amends corporate tax law on settlements and credits

UAE decree refines rules for corporate tax settlement and unutilised credit refunds

UAE based businesses in mining or natural resource trading need not apply for UAE Corporate Tax.

UAE tax rule changes from 2026: 5 major updates to know

New tax rules from 2026 bring clearer timelines, transparency, and simpler refunds

UAE to update tax procedures in 2026 — Key changes explained

UAE okays new sweet drink tax, sees high tax compliance

FTA confirms strong corporate tax uptake as registrations surpass 651,000 across the UAE

UAE approves new excise tax policy on sweetened drinks, sees high corporate tax compliance

Over 640,000 firms now under UAE corporate tax

High volume of tax returns and payments shows growing business awareness, says FTA

640,000 firms now under UAE corporate tax as FTA reports record compliance

UAE corporate tax: File returns on time or face fines

Authority warns of fines for late tax returns; deadline is 9 months after tax period

FTA urges UAE businesses to file corporate tax returns on time

New UAE clarification on free zone corporate tax rules

MoF expands scope of qualifying trades and names recognised pricing agencies

UAE clarifies free zone corporate tax rules with new decisions

UAE businesses hit with auditor fee hike on tax returns

Auditor fees rise 10%-20% as UAE companies try to sort out tax returns at last minute

The last minute rush by many UAE companies to prepare their 2024 tax returns is costing them dearly.

UAE firms must keep tax records to avoid fines: FTA

UAE firms must file corporate tax returns in 9 months, keep records for 7 years: FTA

UAE businesses must keep tax records, file returns on time to avoid penalties, warns FTA

UAE Corporate Tax deadline: File returns or face fines

Businesses whose financial year ended on Dec 31, 2024, must file tax returns by Sept 30

This nine-month timeframe from the end of the tax period is a fundamental legal obligation.

What counts as qualifying income in free zones?

A closer look at the 0% corporate tax benefit and how to maintain QFZP status

Free zones in the UAE offer incentives such as full foreign ownership, simplified licensing procedures, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and access to vibrant business ecosystems.

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