TAX CONSULTING
The Tax System in the United Arab Emirates
The UAE’s tax system is rapidly evolving, making it essential for businesses to remain fully compliant with tax regulations, actively manage tax risks, and stay informed about legislative changes.
Notably, the UAE offers a highly flexible and business-friendly tax environment, with a balanced overall tax burden compared to other jurisdictions. In addition, the legal framework provides a wide range of tax incentives for corporate income tax and VAT.
The UAE’s tax system is rapidly evolving, making it essential for businesses to remain fully compliant with tax regulations, actively manage tax risks, and stay informed about legislative changes.
Notably, the UAE offers a highly flexible and business-friendly tax environment, with a balanced overall tax burden compared to other jurisdictions. In addition, the legal framework provides a wide range of tax incentives for corporate income tax and VAT.
Value Added Tax (VAT):
Corporate Tax:
Personal Income Tax:
Social Contributions:
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- Standard rate: 5%
- Certain activities may be fully exempt from VAT
- VAT returns must be submitted on a quarterly basis
- Standard rate: 9%
- Annual tax return filing is required
- Various exemptions and benefits are available for Free Zone entities, holding structures, and small businesses
- Transfer pricing rules apply, in line with BEPS Action 13 and Pillar Two requirements
Julia Alexandrovna
Managing Partner
- Not levied on individuals, unless they are conducting business activities as sole proprietors or freelancer
- Applicable only to UAE nationals
- No mandatory social contributions apply to expatriate salaries. However, some Free Zones require mandatory payments on employee salaries registered within those zones
Our Services
Tax structuring in the UAE and international tax structuring
Analysis of eligibility for the 0% CIT rate for Free Zone residents
Assistance in obtaining official clarifications from the UAE Federal Tax Authority on specific taxpayer matters (similar to tax rulings)
Assessment of tax risks associated with current structures and identification of potential tax relief opportunities
Transfer pricing advisory, including
Tax advisory on Corporate Income Tax (CIT) and VAT in the UAE
Corporate tax and VAT registration in the UAE
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