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Find answers to common questions about corporate tax, VAT, bookkeeping, and compliance in the UAE.
Is there tax in Dubai?
What is corporate tax in UAE?
When did corporate tax start in UAE?
What is the corporate tax rate?
Who must register for corporate tax?
Do Free Zone companies pay corporate tax?
What is qualifying income in Free Zones?
Who must register for VAT?
What is VAT rate in UAE?
How often is VAT filed?
Do small businesses pay corporate tax?
Is bookkeeping mandatory?
Is audit required?
What is ESR?
Who must file ESR?
What is WPS in UAE?
Is WPS mandatory?
Can salaries be paid in cash?
Do freelancers pay corporate tax?
Why do banks freeze accounts?
Can a company claim VAT refund?
Are exports taxed?
Are medicines taxed?
What is EmaraTax?
What is reverse charge mechanism?
What documents are required for corporate tax filing?
What is considered taxable income?
Are salaries to owners deductible?
Are entertainment expenses deductible?
Are donations deductible?
Are fines deductible?
Can tax losses be carried forward?
What is arm's length principle under transfer pricing?
Do I need transfer pricing documentation?
Are dividends exempt from tax?
Are capital gains taxed?
How does corporate tax apply to real estate?
Do e-commerce businesses pay tax?
Do foreign branches pay tax?
How does small business relief work?
Can Free Zone companies lose 0% tax?
What expenses are disallowed?
Are interest expenses deductible?
Do I need audited financial statements for corporate tax?
How does VAT apply to Free Zones?
What is a Designated Zone?
Are importers required to pay VAT?
Do businesses need a tax agent?
What happens if VAT return is wrong?
How long must accounting records be kept?
What are the penalties for incorrect VAT filing?
Can I correct a VAT return mistake?
What is a Tax Audit in UAE?
What triggers an FTA audit?
How long does an FTA audit take?
Are foreign income and dividends taxable?
What is a Permanent Establishment (PE)?
Does a foreign company with a UAE agent pay tax?
Are branches taxed separately?
What is Corporate Tax Grouping?
Can Free Zone companies form tax groups?
Is intercompany revenue taxable?
What are Related Party Transactions?
Are intercompany loans taxable?
What is Transfer Pricing Disclosure Form?
Do businesses need Master & Local files?
What is considered exempt income?
What is the arm's length range?
Are provisions deductible?
Are bad debts deductible?
How does corporate tax apply to intellectual property income?
Are capital expenditures deductible?
How is depreciation calculated for CT?
Are crypto trading companies taxable?
Are influencers taxed?
Are rental properties taxed?
Are property sales taxed?
Do sole proprietorships pay corporate tax?
How does CT apply to family businesses?
Are government entities exempt from CT?
What is the tax treatment for partnerships?
Is revenue from outside UAE taxable?
Are stock market investments taxed?
Are insurance payouts taxable?
How does CT apply to professional services firms?
Does the UAE have withholding tax?
What is immovable property income tax?
Can companies offset losses of previous years?
Are reorganizations tax-neutral?
What triggers loss limitation rules?
Are VAT-free zones exempt from corporate tax?
What happens if corporate tax return is late?
Is audited financial statement mandatory for CT?
How does CT apply to joint ventures?
Are e-commerce platform fees deductible?
Do construction companies pay CT?
How does CT apply to import/export businesses?
Do restaurants and cafés pay corporate tax?
Do holding companies need to file returns?
Can a company be fully tax exempt?
What is the General Anti-Avoidance Rule (GAAR) in UAE?
Are re-domiciled companies taxed the same as UAE companies?
How is income from foreign currency fluctuations treated?
Are stock option benefits taxable for employees?
How does corporate tax work for investment funds?
How are trusts taxed in UAE?
Are shipping businesses taxed?
How is insurance company income taxed?
Are banks taxed differently?
Are brokerage or trading firms taxed?
How is interest income taxed?
How are royalties taxed?
Are mergers taxable?
How are liquidation proceeds taxed?
Are intra-group transfers taxed?
How is goodwill treated for CT?
How does the UAE treat Controlled Foreign Companies (CFC)?
Are digital services taxed?
Is barter income taxable?
Are unrealized investment gains taxable?
What is the "realization basis" election?
Are directors' fees taxable?
Is income from foreign subsidiaries taxable?
Are goodwill impairments deductible?
Are charitable contributions deductible?
Is interest expense from related parties restricted?
Is revenue recognized for tax purposes differently from accounting?
Are hedging gains/losses taxable?
How is foreign tax credit applied?
Are franchise fees taxable?
Are special purpose vehicles (SPVs) taxed?
Are Non-Profit Organizations taxed?
Do diplomatic missions pay corporate tax?
Is income from government contracts taxed?
Are aviation companies taxed?
How does CT apply to oil & gas companies?
Are professional freelancers taxed?
Is sponsorship income taxable?
Is barter advertising taxable?
Are reimbursements taxable?
Do virtual companies pay corporate tax?
Are penalty waivers taxable?
How does CT apply to liquidation?
Can a company opt out of CT?
Are corporate tax refunds possible?
Can companies change their tax year?
Are crypto mining companies taxed?
Are payroll expenses fully deductible?
Do Free Zone companies with mainland branches pay CT?
What is the final deadline for CT payment?