The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced significant updates to its tax regulations framework, aimed at simplifying compliance and enhancing clarity for businesses. These changes, introduced through updated Ministerial Decision No. (301) of 2024 on Tax Groups and Ministerial Decision No. (302) of 2024 on Participation and Foreign Permanent Read more
The UAE has revised its VAT law, introducing key exemptions for investment fund management, virtual assets services, and in-kind donations between charities and government entities. These changes aim to boost investment, foster economic growth, and support charitable efforts, while also enhancing tax compliance and aligning regulations with international standards. The Read more
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 Read more
ZATCA has announced violations and penalties in relation to e-invoicing. The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has given out more information regarding the penal provisions for non-compliance regarding the e-Invoicing regulations and requirements, that will be effective from 4 December, 2021 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Please find the Read more
IMPACT OF KSA VAT HIKE Saudi Arabia to increase VAT to 15% W.E.F 1 July, 2020 In response to the unprecedented impact on economy due to COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Finance, Saudi Arabia has decided to increase the standard rate of VAT from 5% to 15% with effect from 1 Read more
Central Budget 2019 targets Indian economy to touch $3 trillion mark in the year 2019-20 and being the third-largest economy. It covers all the major sectors of the economy. Taxpayers are benefitted through various tax deduction schemes and easier compliance policies. TAXATION The proposals made by the finance minister Simplifies Read more
With budget presentation done, it is high time for us to understand the importance of filing income tax return. Every person earning an income above the basic exemption limit is liable to pay Income Tax, no matter what the nature of income is! The income tax act applies to every Read more
UAE yet to publish in official gazette. Beneficial to foreign nationals residing in KSA and UAE too On 1 March 2019, Saudi Arabia published the Double Tax Treaty (DTT) with the United Arab Emirates in its Official Gazette (Ummul Quraa). The DTT is not yet to publish in the UAE Read more
Indian banking laws do not explicitly prohibit Interest-free banking but there are provisions that make it an almost unviable option. Banks in India are governed under the Banking Regulations Act 1949, Reserve Bank of India Act 1934, Negotiable Instruments Act 1881, and the state and central Co-operative Acts. One of Read more
The budget 2019 has some vital proposals that can keep some cash in the pocket of middle class tax payers. Following the proposals, a salaried individual with a gross total income even upto Rs 10 Lakh per annum can now end up paying zero taxes. Thanks to the various tax Read more
