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Corporate Tax Consulting in UAE

Welcome to BHMJ Associates: Your Trusted Partner for Corporate Tax Consulting

Navigating the complex landscape of corporate tax regulations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) requires expert guidance and comprehensive strategies. At BHMJ Associates, we specialize in providing top-tier Corporate Tax Consulting in UAE. Our dedicated team of tax professionals is committed to ensuring that your business remains compliant while optimizing your tax position.

Our Corporate Tax Consulting Services Include:

  • Tax Planning and Strategy Development: We develop robust tax strategies that minimize liabilities and enhance your overall tax efficiency. Our plans are designed to support your business goals while ensuring compliance with UAE tax laws.
  • Tax Compliance and Reporting: Compliance is critical in today’s regulatory environment. We assist with accurate and timely tax return filings, VAT registration, and other mandatory reporting requirements, ensuring that you avoid penalties and maintain a good standing with tax authorities.
  • Audit Representation: Facing a tax audit can be daunting. Our experts provide representation during tax audits, handling all communications with tax authorities and working to resolve issues swiftly and favorably.
  • International Tax Advisory: For businesses operating across borders, our international tax advisory services help you navigate the complexities of global tax regulations. We ensure that your international operations are tax-efficient and compliant.
  • Transaction Advisory: Whether you are planning a merger, acquisition, or other significant business transaction, our transaction advisory services provide valuable insights into the tax implications, helping you make informed decisions.

Why Choose BHMJ Associates for Your Corporate Tax Consulting Needs?

  1. Expertise and Experience: Our team boasts extensive experience in corporate tax consulting in UAE, equipped with in-depth knowledge of local and international tax laws. We stay abreast of the latest regulatory changes to provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date advice.
  2. Customized Solutions: Every business is unique, and so are its tax needs. We offer tailored corporate tax advisory UAE services that align with your specific business objectives and industry requirements. Our personalized approach ensures that you receive solutions that are both effective and efficient.
  3. Comprehensive Services: From tax planning and compliance to representation in audits and disputes, our tax consulting services Dubai cover all aspects of corporate taxation. We are here to support you at every stage of your business’s growth.
  4. Proactive Approach: We believe in proactive tax management. Our team identifies potential tax issues before they become problems, helping you mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities for tax savings.

Experience the BHMJ Associates Difference

At BHMJ Associates, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional tax consulting services Dubai. Our commitment to excellence, combined with our deep understanding of the UAE’s tax landscape, makes us the ideal partner for all your corporate tax needs.

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Don’t let the complexities of corporate tax compliance hinder your business growth. Partner with BHMJ Associates for reliable and efficient corporate tax advisory UAE. Contact us today to learn more about how our Corporate Tax Consulting in UAE can support your business success. Let us be your trusted advisor in navigating the UAE tax landscape with confidence.

By choosing BHMJ Associates, you gain access to a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about helping your business thrive. With our expert guidance and comprehensive services, you can focus on what you do best – running your business – while we take care of your tax obligations.

Corporate Taxation in the United Arab Emirates was launched 

FAQ source

Source: https://www.mof.gov.ae/en/resourcesAndBudget/Pages/faq.aspx

What is Corporate Tax?

Corporate Tax is a form of direct tax levied on the net income or profit of corporations and other businesses.

Corporate Tax is sometimes also referred to as “Corporate Income Tax” or “Business Profits Tax” in other jurisdictions.

Why is the UAE introducing CT?

A competitive CT regime based on international best practices will cement the UAE’s position as a leading global hub for business and investment, and accelerate the UAE’s development and transformation to achieve its strategic objectives

Introducing a CT regime reaffirms the UAE’s commitment to meeting international standards for tax transparency and preventing harmful tax practices

Is the UAE the first country to introduce CT?

Most countries in the world have a comprehensive CT regime, including most of the GCC Member States

When will the UAE CT regime become effective?

The UAE CT regime will become effective for financial years starting on or after 1 June 2023

Examples:

  • A business that has a financial year starting on 1 July 2023 and ending on 30 June 2024 will become subject to UAE CT from 1 July 2023 (which is the beginning of the first financial year that starts on or after 1 June 2023)
  • A business that has a (calendar year) financial year starting on 1 January 2023 and ending on 31 December 2023 will become subject to UAE CT from 1 January 2024 (which is the beginning of the first financial year that starts on or after 1 June 2023)

Will UAE CT be applicable to businesses in each Emirate?

The UAE CT is a Federal tax and will therefore apply across all Emirates

What will be the role of the Federal Tax Authority?

The Federal Tax Authority will be responsible for the administration, collection, and enforcement of UAE CT

What will be the role of the Ministry of Finance?

The Ministry of Finance will remain the ‘competent authority’ for purposes of bilateral/multilateral agreements and the international exchange of information for tax purposes

Who will be subject to UAE CT?

UAE CT will apply to all UAE businesses and commercial activities alike, except for the extraction of natural resources, which will remain subject to Emirate-level corporate taxation

How do you determine whether a legal entity has a “business” that will be within the scope of UAE CT?

All activities undertaken by a legal entity will be deemed “business activities” and hence be within the scope of UAE CT

How do you determine whether an individual has a “business” that will be within the scope of UAE CT?

This would generally be done by reference to the individual having (or being required to obtain) a business license or permit to carry out the relevant commercial, industrial, and/or professional activity in the UAE

How do you determine the business profit / income that will be subject to UAE CT?

The taxable income will be the accounting net profit of a business, after making adjustments for certain items to be specified under the UAE CT law

The accounting net profit of a business is the amount reported in the financial statements prepared in accordance with internationally acceptable accounting standards

What will the UAE CT rates be?

The CT rates are:

  • 0% for taxable income up to AED 375,000;
  • 9% for taxable income above AED 375,000; and
  • a different tax rate for large multinationals that meet specific criteria set with reference to ‘Pillar Two’ of the OECD Base Erosion and Profit Shifting project

What is meant by “large” multinationals?

A multinational corporation is a corporation that operates in its home country, as well as in other countries through a foreign subsidiary, branch, or other forms of presence/registration. Merely earning income from outside its home country without a foreign presence or registration would not make a business a multinational corporation

In the context of the global minimum effective tax rate as proposed under ‘Pillar Two’ of the OECD Base Erosion and Profit Shifting project,” large” refers to a multinational corporation that has consolidated global revenues in excess of EUR 750m (c. AED 3.15 bn)

Will an individual’s salary income be subject to UAE CT?

UAE CT will not apply on an individual’s salary and other employment income (whether received from the public or private sector)

Will an individual who has a commercial license to carry out business in the UAE be subject to UAE CT?

Business income earned under a commercial license will be within the scope of UAE CT

How much is Corporate Tax in the UAE?

Corporate Tax will be charged on the annual taxable income of a business as follows: 0%, for taxable income not exceeding AED 375,000; 9%, for taxable income exceeding AED 375,000; and. a different tax rate (not yet specified) for large multinationals that meet specific criteria set with reference to Pillar II of the OECD BEPS

Does UAE have corporate tax?

As per the Ministry of Finance, CT rates are 0 percent for taxable income up to AED 375,000. 9 percent for taxable income above AED 375,000

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