UAE CORPORATE TAX 9% — EFFECTIVE JUNE 2023DUBAI GDP GROWTH 3.4% IN 202445+ FREE ZONES — 100% FOREIGN OWNERSHIPGOLDEN VISA: AED 2M PROPERTY THRESHOLDDIFC AUM: $500B+ GROWING 18% YoYUAE #1 ARAB WORLD — EASE OF DOING BUSINESSGULF MERIDIAN · OPERATED BY EPIIDOSIS GLOBAL FINANCEKSA VISION 2030: $3.2T PRIVATISATION PIPELINE

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UAE VAT: Complete Business Guide 2025

UAE VAT at 5% applies to most goods and services. Registration is mandatory above AED 375,000 annual turnover. This guide covers registration, filing, zero-rated and exempt supplies, and sector rules.

5%Standard VAT rate

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UAE Free Zone Tax: The 0% Qualifying Income Guide

Free Zone companies pay 0% corporate tax on qualifying income but must meet economic substance requirements. This guide explains qualifying activities, the de minimis rule, and what triggers the 9% rate.

0%Qualifying Free Zone income tax rate

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UAE Corporate Tax 2025: The Complete Guide

UAE Corporate Tax at 9% applies to profits above AED 375,000 from June 2023. Free Zone companies can qualify for 0% on qualifying income. This guide covers who pays, what is exempt, and how to comply.

9%Corporate tax rate on profits above AED 375,000

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