Chad: Senate approves ratification of income tax treaty with UAE
Chad's upper house of Parliament (Senate) approved the law ratifying the income tax treaty with the UAE on 10 July 2025. Chad and the UAE signed their income tax treaty on 4 September 2018. It will enter into force after the exchange of
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UAE: FTA offers penalty waiver for late tax registration
The FTA clarified conditions for waiving or refunding penalties for late corporate tax registration, requiring returns or declarations to be filed within seven months of the first tax period. The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has released
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Russia: Federation Council ratifies new income and capital tax treaty with UAE
Russia’s Federation Council ratifies law for new income and capital tax treaty with UAE, replacing 2011 agreement. The Russian Federation Council approved the law ratifying the income and capital tax treaty with the UAE on 2 July 2025. The
See MoreChad approves ratification of income tax treaty with UAE
Chad approves ratification of its first income tax treaty with the UAE. Chad’s lower house of Parliament (National Assembly) passed legislation authorising the President to ratify the income tax treaty with the UAE on 24 June 2025. Chad and
See MoreUAE, Serbia trade deal enters into force
The UAE–Serbia CEPA entered into force on 1 June 2025, eliminating tariffs on over 95% of traded goods and expanding cooperation in services, investment, and digital trade. The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE
See MoreUAE issues MAP guidance on double taxation relief
The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued official guidance on the Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP), outlining how businesses and individuals can seek relief from double taxation under the country’s international tax treaty network. The guidance was
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Bahrain, UAE tax treaty enters into force
The income tax treaty between Bahrain and the UAE will take full effect from 1 January 2026. Bahrain's National Bureau for Revenue announced that the income tax treaty with the UAE has entered into force starting 1 May 2025. The treaty was
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Russia ratifies tax treaty with UAE
Russia ratifies UAE tax treaty to prevent double taxation and curb avoidance. The Russian State Duma ratified the agreement with the UAE on the elimination of double taxation with respect to taxes on income and capital on 24 June
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UAE: FTA publishes updated corporate tax self registration manual
The updated corporate tax self-registration manual aims to simplify the registration process on the EmaraTax portal. The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) released Version 3.0.0.0 of the Corporate Tax Self-Registration – Taxpayer User Manual on
See MoreUAE CEPAs with Costa Rica and Mauritius come into effect
The UAE’s CEPAs with Costa Rica and Mauritius took effect on 2 April 2025, reducing tariffs and boosting trade ties. The UAE’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) with Costa Rica and Mauritius took effect on 2 April 2025,
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EU, UAE initiate FTA negotiations
The EU and the UAE began talks for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) on 28 May 2025 to promote economic transformation in both regions. The European Union and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) formally launched negotiations for a bilateral
See MoreRussia approves new income tax treaty with UAE
Russia has approved a new tax treaty with the UAE to enhance tax cooperation and replace the limited 2011 agreement. Russia’s government has approved a draft law to ratify a new income and capital tax treaty with the UAE on 29 May
See MoreUAE clarifies VAT obligations on imported services
The UAE’s FTA has clarified the VAT treatment of imported services in Public Clarification VATP044, confirming that taxable persons must account for output tax on such services and may recover input tax if conditions are met. The UAE Federal
See MoreUAE: MoF temporarily eases listing requirement for REIT exemption
The Decision outlines conditions for certain Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) to qualify for corporate tax exemption. The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 96 of 2025 on Conditions to Exempt Certain Real Estate
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Switzerland, UAE DTA second protocol enters into force
The amended Switzerland-UAE income tax treaty took effect on 5 May 2025, following the signing of the amending protocol to the treaty on 5 November 2022. According to an announcement in the Swiss Official Gazette dated 19 May 2025, the second
See MorePapua New Guinea, UAE negotiates tax treaty, IPA
Papua New Guinea and UAE officials have started negotiations to advance bilateral ties, focusing on trade, investment, and technical cooperation. Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) Prime Minister Hon. James Marape met with the Special Envoy of the
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Cambodia, UAE conclude third round of tax treaty negotiations
Talks addressed remaining provisions and the UAE’s new corporate tax rules. Officials from Cambodia and the UAE held a third round of talks from 14–16 May 2025 in Phnom Penh to negotiate a double taxation agreement (DTA). The discussions
See MoreUAE: Cabinet approves corporate tax exemption for foreign-owned businesses
The Decision expands corporate tax exemption to cover certain foreign entities owned by exempt bodies. The UAE’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced the issuance of Cabinet Decision No. (55) of 2025 on Exempting Certain Persons from Corporate
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