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UAE Tightens Corporate Governance and Anti-Money Laundering Rules: What It Means for Businesses in 2026 Category: Corporate Compliance & Business Advisory
The United Arab Emirates has taken another decisive step to cement its reputation as one of the world’s most trusted and investor-friendly business destinations. In a recent meeting of the country’s Economic Integration Committee, senior officials reviewed a fresh set of measures designed to strengthen corporate governance, tighten the framework
New Tax Proposals Towards a More Investment Friendly Economy in KSA
Saudi Income Tax Law Withholding tax [Article 68, new insertion 1] – Salary payments to non-resident employees The Saudi Arabian Government has unveiled a new draft outlining potential changes to the Income Tax Law, inviting public feedback. These proposed changes follow recent enhancements made to the tax regulations. These suggested
20% Tax On Foreign Remittances in India. Know The Facts Right!
Introduction The recent Union Budget 2023 has introduced a significant update regarding the Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on outward foreign remittances. The new provision states that the TCS rate on all outward foreign remittances has been increased from 5% to 20%, except for educational and medical purposes. This article
Bahrain Prepares for Corporate Tax Implementation in Line with International Agreements
In a recent session of the National Assembly, Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa shed light on Bahrain’s plans to introduce corporate tax. The Corporate Tax Implementation implementation will be contingent upon the international community reaching a consensus on the taxation framework established by the
Overview of Four Special Economic Zones in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has established several Special Economic Zones (SEZs) across the country to attract foreign investment and promote economic growth. Four SEZs in Saudi Arabia will be examined in-depth in this article:Ras Al Khair SEZ, Cloud Computing SEZ, King Abdullah Economic City SEZ, and Jazan SEZ. Ras Al Khair SEZ
Freezone VS Mainland – UAE Corporate Tax Updates
Do you have a business in UAE? Or are you planning to set up a business? But confused about where to set up. Mainland or Free zone? The Corporate Tax Law will come into effect in UAE from 1 June 2023 with a headline rate of 9%. What does it
The New Companies Law comes into force In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
On June 28, 2022, The Ministry of Commerce and the Capital Market Authority (CMA) announced the new corporate law (the ‘New Companies Law’). It came into force as of Thursday, Jan 19, 2023. The New Law will replace the recently published Companies Law of 2015, as well as the Professional
HRSD Ministry decides to localize consulting services activities
A procedural guide for the decision of localizing consulting services was issued by The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD). In the first phase, 35% of consulting professions and businesses will be localized as of April 6, 2023. In The second phase, 40% will be implemented as of
Permits granted to 4 new FinTech firms to operate under Regulatory Sandbox by Saudi Central Bank
Riyadh: The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced granting a new batch of companies the permit to provide Open Banking Solutions in the Regulatory Sandbox. Permitted FinTechs are: Wally Global Arabia Sanam Aliliddikhar for Information Technology Istishraf Al-Bayanat for Financial Technology Spare Arabian Financial Company This will bring the whole number of
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