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The Ministry's clarification narrows the definition of "qualifying activities" and reintroduces substance thresholds. Here's the practical practical explanation for holding structures.
Read the briefing →Multinationals with global revenue above EUR 750 million face a 15% effective rate. First DMTT returns due alongside CT filings for FY26.
The FTA reminds Corporate Tax registrants with a 30 June financial year-end that returns and payment are due nine months after period close.
Economic Substance Regulations reporting will be fully absorbed into the Corporate Tax framework by FY27, closing dual-reporting overhead.
Master file and local file requirements apply to groups with consolidated revenue above AED 3.15 billion. Disclosure schedule attached to the CT return.
Official update from the Federal Tax Authority. See tax.gov.ae for the full circular.
Guidance narrows qualifying activities in the crypto, precious metals and commodities clusters. Substance thresholds reinforced.
Official update from the Federal Tax Authority. See tax.gov.ae for the full circular.
Median processing time drops from 42 to 21 days as Emirates Post and FTA integrate refund workflow.
Official update from the Federal Tax Authority. See tax.gov.ae for the full circular.
Official update from the Federal Tax Authority. See tax.gov.ae for the full circular.
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