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The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority has issued the December 2025 VAT Administrative Exceptions Guide, refining how and when businesses may apply for administrative flexibility under the VAT Law and its Executive Regulation. This update clarifies processes, introduces stricter evidence rules, and aligns exception applications with recent Tax Procedures reforms. What Changed
On 12 December 2025, the UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) issued Decisions No. 10 and 11 of 2025, introducing updated rules for excise tax compliance. These decisions aim to provide clarity on the taxation of sugar-sweetened products and the process for claiming deductions on excise tax paid, effective from 1
With less than a year to go before the UAE’s tiered volumetric excise tax model comes into force, the Federal Tax Authority has issued a crucial Public Clarification addressing how sweetened drinks will be taxed from 1 January 2026. For manufacturers, importers, and distributors, this clarification is not optional reading — it sets the compliance baseline
While VAT may seem straightforward, compliance can be challenging for businesses unfamiliar with the system. Errors in filing, invoicing, or record keeping can lead to penalties that directly affect profitability. Compliance Requirements VAT Returns: Must be filed electronically within deadlines. Invoices: Must include supplier and customer details, VAT registration number,
Key Points: Law No. 22 of 2024 amends Qatar’s Income Tax Law (Law No. 24 of 2018) to introduce the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT) and Income Inclusion Rule (IIR) under OECD Pillar Two. Applies to multinational enterprise (MNE) groups with consolidated annual revenue of at least €750 million in at least two of the
Key Points: ZATCA’s Implementing Regulations for excise tax (Resolution No. 9‑1‑17, as amended) define all the updated rules for excise goods in the Kingdom. Goods subject to excise tax include: tobacco products, energy drinks, soft drinks, sweetened beverages, and electronic smoking devices. Tax base calculation: excise tax is calculated on the
VAT registration is one of the most important compliance steps for businesses operating in Oman. The law sets clear thresholds that determine whether registration is mandatory, voluntary, or required for non-resident businesses. Registration Thresholds Mandatory Registration: Annual turnover of OMR 38,500 or more. Voluntary Registration: Available for businesses with turnover
Qatar’s 2024 Income Tax Law introduces a clearer test for determining corporate tax residency — aligning local rules with OECD standards. Conclusion Entities managed or controlled in Qatar are deemed resident, even if incorporated elsewhere. Dual-residency conflicts resolved through double tax treaties. Expats managing offshore companies from Qatar could trigger
Key Points: ZATCA’s excise‑tax regime applies to producers, exporters, and holders of excisable goods under suspension or transitional phases. Producers must file excise‑tax returns every two months, and pay the tax within 15 days of submitting. ZATCA recently warned that businesses who haven’t filed their March–April 2025 returns must do
Key Points: Law implemented via Royal Decree No. 23/2019, with executive regulations. Key rates: Tobacco/energy drinks 100%; Carbonated/sweetened beverages 50%. Registration, tax warehouse license, returns, recordkeeping all required. summary Excise tax isn’t just about the rate — it’s about registration, warehouse, stamp compliance and data. Disclaimer: The Content offer general guidance and should
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