The United Arab Emirates no longer offers corporate tax exemptions, the truth be told.
Corporate Tax, also known as “Corporate Income Tax” or “Business Profits Tax,” is a type of direct tax assessed on the net income of corporations and other businesses upon exceeding a predetermined threshold established by the government of the nation in which they are operating.
At the federal, state, and local levels, it is typically imposed on businesses. And around the world, tax rates differ from country to country, industry to industry, and level to level.
The UAE has designed the new CT regime to incorporate best practices from around the world while reducing the compliance burden on businesses. Following the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on taxation of corporations and businesses (the “Corporate Tax Law”), corporations across the UAE will be subject to corporate income tax at the rate of 9% on falling under the taxable income slab, despite having one of the lowest rates in the world.
Foreign direct investment will increase as a result of the decision because many investors favour investing in nations with locally standardised tax systems that are in line with international taxation standards. Without a doubt, the new tax may compel businesses that are not granted tax incentives, such as certain free zone establishments, to raise their selling prices, which will ultimately have an impact on consumers just like VAT does.
The introduction of the new tax, on the other hand, may be advantageous for MSMEs that fall below the minimum threshold required to qualify for corporate taxation because they may not need to increase their prices and can continue to compete in their respective industries. Forward-thinking SMEs, on the other hand, may want to expand their operations to countries with lower or no corporate taxes. The new tax will boost governmental revenue overall and aid in modernising the economy.
For businesses, is there any merit?
- Advancement of UAE FDI
- Migration of investors to tax-free zones
- The structured corporate taxation regime
- Greater control over the country’s economy
- The tax system will now be more in line with international standards.
- The business environment will be uniform because all businesses operating there will adhere to the corporate tax law, not just foreign bank branches and oil companies.
For businesses, is there a demerit?
Extra responsibilities
A coin has two heads, likewise, every act has a positive or negative side. In this TAX regime also, businesses have to take extra responsibilities like Excessive paperwork, Work to lower taxable income, Require system and process reviews, Mandatory auditing & Demand for Compliance. We are more concerned with the additional responsibilities that a business leader, entrepreneur, or manager must bear. This is where an expert comes in handy.
Numerous changes are happening in workplaces.The enormous progress in using technology results in a high degree of automation, transparency and acceleration. In a global business hub where the use of technology is in full momentum, there is no choice, except to adopt the changes for businesses to become successful in this era of constant change.
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