Exempt Entities: Who is Excluded from UAE Top-up Tax and Why?

While the UAE’s Top-up Tax is broad in its application to multinational enterprises, Cabinet Decision No. 142 of 2024 provides specific carve-outs for certain “Excluded Entities.” These exclusions are designed to protect essential public services and certain investment structures from the new tax burden, reflecting the policy objectives behind Pillar Two.

The list of Excluded Entities includes a range of organizations critical to public welfare and financial stability. These are:

• Governmental Entities: Bodies performing governmental functions.
• International Organisations: Intergovernmental organizations.
• Non-profit Organisations: Entities established and operated exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, scientific, or other similar purposes, without accruing benefit to private individuals.
• Pension Funds: Funds established and operated primarily to administer or provide retirement or similar benefits.
• Investment Funds that are Ultimate Parent Entities: Certain investment funds that stand at the top of an ownership chain.
• Real Estate Investment Vehicles that are Ultimate Parent Entities: Specific real estate investment vehicles that are the ultimate parent of a group.

Furthermore, the decision extends exclusions to certain entities that are majority-owned by these Excluded Entities, provided they perform specific activities consistent with the nature of the excluding parent.

Businesses need to meticulously assess their ownership structure and operational nature against these definitions to determine if they qualify for an exemption. This is a critical step in navigating the Top-up Tax framework and ensuring appropriate tax treatment.

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A comprehensive overview of the “Excluded Entities” from UAE Top-up Tax, as stipulated in Cabinet Decision No. 142 of 2024, providing clarity on which organizations are exempt and why.

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