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The Ministry's clarification narrows the definition of "qualifying activities" and reintroduces substance thresholds. Here's the practical read-through for holding structures.
Read the briefing →Full 9% CT scope. Onshore structuring for domestic and cross-border trade.
See our approachQualifying Free Zone Person analysis, substance testing, income segregation.
See our approachVAT designated zone advantages, warehousing, and cross-zone transfers.
See our approachRAK ICC, JAFZA offshore — asset holding and international structures.
See our approachParticipation exemption, dividend flows, and family office structures.
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See our approachGolden Visa holders, freelancers, and cross-border tax residency planning.
See our approachThe right structural label matters more than most people realise. A “Free Zone” that acts like Mainland gets taxed like Mainland. A “Holding company” without participation exemption is just a company. A private consultation costs nothing and usually saves five figures.
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