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The Ministry's clarification narrows the definition of "qualifying activities" and reintroduces substance thresholds. Here is the practical read through for holding structures.
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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.
FTA confirms 82% first year compliance rate nationally. Free Zone entities remain the largest late registrant category.
Official update from the Federal Tax Authority. See tax.gov.ae for the full circular.
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.
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