DUBAI, UAE – Dubai Chambers has hosted a workshop for commercial attachés of EU Diplomatic Missions to provide them with an overview and key highlights of the UAE’s Corporate Tax Law.
The workshop, organized in collaboration with Al Tamimi & Company Law Firm, brought together 13 officials representing the commercial interests of EU embassies and attaché offices in the UAE.
Legal and tax experts from Al Tamimi & Company Law Firm discussed corporate tax readiness, compliance guidelines, exclusions, and exemptions, as well as the implications of the new tax for businesses operating in the UAE.
Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, said, “The introduction of federal corporate tax marks a milestone in the UAE’s continuing efforts to modernize its tax system in line with international standards and drive its economic diversification agenda.”
He said, “Today’s workshop is important as it enables us to connect with the European diplomatic community in the UAE and raise their awareness about the Corporate Tax law.”
He added, “We remain committed to enriching their understanding of the new regulations to ensure the community is empowered to operate more effectively and efficiently which will help bring more EU businesses into Dubai.”
Lootah said this will further bolster the strong bilateral trade and business relations between Dubai and European markets.
The UAE has introduced Federal Corporate Tax on business profits to keep pace with the requirements of a globally competitive market economy.
The Corporate Tax regime will be effective for financial years starting on or after 1 June 1, 2023 and will levy a standard rate of 9 percent with a zero percent rate for taxable profits up to US$102,110 (AED 375,000).
As part of its commitment to the needs of its members and to ensure effective engagement with key stakeholders, Dubai Chambers provides a number of legal services to share guidance on the latest legislations that impact businesses.
Since the launch of the UAE Corporate Tax Law, Dubai Chambers has conducted several workshops to ensure a proper understanding of the law and encourage compliance, in addition to maintaining a healthy business environment in Dubai.