Dubai Introduces 20% Annual Tax for Foreign Banks, Sheikh Mohammed Announces. In a recent move by the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, a new law has been introduced that imposes a 20% annual tax on foreign banks operating within the emirate. This significant development aims to streamline Read more…
Staying ahead of regulatory changes and ensuring compliance are critical factors for success in the current fast-paced business world. Traditional manual auditing processes are becoming obsolete, making room for the transformative power of audit automation. This innovative approach doesn’t replace humans in the auditing equation but empowers them with technology, Read more…
In a strategic move to bolster its global appeal and steer its economy away to new heights, Saudi Arabia has recently unveiled a significant expansion to its premium residency program. Launched in 2019 to attract international talent, the program has evolved to include five new products, offering various benefits to Read more…
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 Read more…
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 implementation will be contingent upon the international community reaching a consensus on the taxation framework established by the Organisation for Economic Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
Introduction and latest tax developments in KSA The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia introduced the latest tax developments in the country on Tax Authority’s Amnesty Scheme. Re-launch of tax penalty amnesty scheme Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) announced the re-launch of its fines and relief amnesty for all taxpayers subject to Read more…
Talent Pass license for freelance or self-employed work with the aim of attracting global talent and professionals. Under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) launched the Talent Pass license for freelance or self-employed work with the aim of attracting global Read more…
