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Employment, Employment Law, Legal, Tax, UAE, z_ENG

17 Nov 2024

UAE Supreme Court Decision: VAT Treatment of Employment-related Expenses for Employees

The UAE Supreme Court issued an important decision in Case No. 629, which has significant implications for the VAT treatment of employee housing costs and related utilities. It highlights the need for precise and transparent contractual drafting to meet both labor law and tax requirements.

Sebastian Luermann

Finance, Legal, Regulation, Tax, UAE, Uncategorized, z_ENG

11 Nov 2024

E-Invoicing in the UAE

The UAE’s adoption of Federal Law No. 16 of 2024 and Federal Law No. 17 of 2024 sets the stage for a digitally advanced, transparent, and compliant tax environment. E-invoicing is a strategic step towards modernizing tax administration, simplifying processes, and fostering a culture of compliance. By adopting these e-invoicing measures, UAE businesses are not only meeting compliance requirements but also leveraging an opportunity to improve operational efficiency and data security.

Omar Sami

DUBAI - RECHT KLAR

by TME-Legal

At TME Legal Consultants, we offer a comprehensive array of services tailored to your business activities in the UAE. Our expert team supports you throughout the entire process, from establishing a company in the local territory or one of the various Free Zones to providing ongoing assistance as your business grows and evolves.

Omar Sami

Managing Partner

Attorney at German Law / Legal- & Tax Consultant

Omar is a German qualified Lawyer and Tax Consultant in Dubai. For the past seven years he has worked for a German international Law and Tax Firm in Dubai. Omar is specialized in tax consultation, covering VAT, Withholding Tax, and Corporate Income Tax in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and the GCC. He is in close contact with the Federal Tax Authorities, maintaining a valuable relationship and network, from which our clients benefit. Omar has published the first and only manual about UAE VAT, covering all necessary information about tax implementation in the region. He offers frequent webinars and seminars providing our clients with needful information and updates on all tax-related matters. In close cooperation with our German tax colleagues, Omar is able, to not only asses transactions but also lead the client’s market entry in the most advantageous way.

Derya Bandak

Partner

Attorney at German Law / Legal- & Tax Consultant

Derya is a German qualified Lawyer with more than 10 years of expertise in the region. For the past 10 years she was appointed as managing partner of a German international Law and Tax Firm in Dubai and Saudi Arabia. Derya is working in the legal field for more than 15 years with an in-house background as well as private practice experience in Germany; most of her professional time she spent in the Middle East Region, advising clients from Europe in the context of their market entry mainly in the UAE, but also in other countries in the GCC. Derya has wide experience in UAE labor and employment law, as well as in commercial and corporate matters. She supported clients during M&A Transactions in the Region and advised multinational companies in complex tax matters.