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In October 2023, the UAE retrospectively introduced tax benefits for the ownership and exploitation of intellectual property. Income from patents or software and other qualifying IP assets can be in the scope of the 0% Corporate Tax rate. The regime is guided by the OECD guidelines highlighted in the final BEPS report on Action 5. Read more in the article of Andrey Nikonov, Senior Partner.
On November 15, 2024, a significant amendment to the UAE VAT Executive Regulation will come into effect, reshaping the way VAT is applied to the export of services. Previously, Article 31(1)(a) permitted zero-rating for services supplied to recipients who did not have a place of residence in the UAE and who was outside the State at the time the services were performed. The amended version introduces a new condition. This amendment affects services deemed to be supplied within the UAE or Designated Zones under specific provisions of Articles 30 and 31 of the VAT Law. As a result, certain services, even those performed for non-residents, may no longer be eligible for zero-rating. This article explores the practical implications of this new rule on various types of services. Read more in the article of Andrey Nikonov, Senior Partner.
The field of public procurement has undergone large-scale changes on numerous occasions in the last few years. First, sets of amendments were adopted to optimise the field. These were followed by anti-COVID adjustments, while next came new amendments against the backdrop of sanctions. All the above served as a catalyst for reforming the industry. Currently, new amendments are being devised to the legislation on the contract system. Pepeliaev Group’s partner Elena Sokolovskaya would like to highlight four key provisions that should make the procurement process as transparent and easy to understand as possible.
This study is part of a wider job that we have done to answer the question of which "similar entities" can obtain Family Foundation (transparent) status in addition to foundations and mainland trusts. A candidate cannot engage in activity that constitutes Business if the same activity is carried out by an individual (settler, founder or beneficiary). Personal Investments and Real Estate are excluded from the definition of Business. However, the FTA continually reminds us that Personal must not be confused with Business investments. The distinction is unclear. The research aims to gain more certainty on this issue. Read more in the article of Andrey Nikonov, Senior Partner.
A transaction between free zone entities in the UAE qualifies for the 0% Corporate Tax rate. However, a free zone customer must be Beneficial Recipient" of the goods/services. In this case study, we dwell on a case where the free zone customer customer purchased the goods for resale. Read more in the article of Andrey Nikonov, Senior Partner, and Maria Nikonova, Partner.