The Government of Saudi Arabia has announced significant proposed reforms to its VAT law, including changes to export of services, VAT grouping, refund processes, and the introduction of a tourist refund scheme.

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has introduced significant amendments to the UAE Value Added Tax (VAT) Executive Regulations effective 15 November 2024.

On 19 September 2025, the FTA issued Public Clarification No. CTP008 addressing the corporate tax treatment of family wealth management structures.

Along with introducing Corporate Tax Law in the UAE, a comprehensive Transfer Pricing (TP) regime was also introduced broadly in line with OECD TP Guidelines.

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has recently issued public clarification under UAE VAT law regarding the treatment and disclosure for adjustment to be made in books and returns on...

As a participating jurisdiction under OECD's BEPS and two-pillar framework to end tax avoidance, UAE has taken various measures over the years, including the introduction of Corporate Tax with effect from June 2023.

The VAT implementation has now been active in the UAE for over a year following the GCC nation's agreement.

The passing of three new bills in Pennsylvania is designed to boost intergovernmental cooperation to save money for taxpayers.

Multiple measures have been taken by the government of UAE to impede the impact of corona virus in health and economic altogether.

As a participating jurisdiction under OECD's BEPS and two-pillar framework to end tax avoidance, UAE has taken various measures over the years, including the introduction of Corporate Tax with effect from June 2023.

While Corporate Tax and Transfer Pricing has already been implemented from 1 June 2023, further amendments and announcements are expected.

On the 1st of October 2017, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) implemented an Excise Tax on certain products, including 100% on both tobacco-related products and energy drinks and 50%

The Ministry of Finance has recently announced Federal Decree-Law No. 18 of 2022 on the Amendment of some provisions of the Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on VAT (the Amendment Law).

The recent FTA clarification on the VAT treatment of manpower services vs. visa facilitation services has brought much-needed clarity to companies in the UAE.

The M&A landscape across the region is evolving, driven by the growing influence of tax developments that are happening at a rapid pace!

While Corporate Tax and Transfer Pricing has already been implemented from 1 June 2023, further amendments and announcements are expected.

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has recently issued Public Clarification TAXP007, introducing a grace period for updating tax records.

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The UAE Ministry of Finance published, on 28 October 2024, Ministerial Decision No. 261 of 2024 on Unincorporated Partnerships, Foreign Partnerships and Family Foundations for the purposes of Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses and its amendments.

Nexdigm hosted a focused knowledge session unpacking the recent developments and future trajectory of UAE VAT law. It served as a practical briefing for tax professionals, CFOs, and compliance officers navigating a rapidly evolving VAT regime.