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Real Estate

25 Nov. 2024

FTA-Guide: Tax Exemptions for Personal Real Estate Investments in the UAE

The taxation of real estate investments by natural persons in the UAE necessitates a nuanced understanding of the applicable legal framework. The FTA’s guide serves as an essential resource for ensuring compliance and leveraging the benefits of the UAE tax system.

Omar Sami

Employment Law, Legal, Tax

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, Tax, 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

International, Legal, z_ENG

6 Nov. 2024

Last wills of EU citizens in the UAE

The structuring of inheritance law in cross-border cases, particularly in scenarios where the testator either simultaneously owns estate abroad or relocates his habitual residence to a foreign country, especially a non-European state like the United Arab Emirates, has always posed complex questions or difficulties in planning.

Sebastian Luermann

Real Estate, Tax, UAE, z_ENG

3 Nov. 2024

UAE: Corporate Tax Guidance on Real Estate Investment for Natural Persons

Understanding Tax Exclusions for Private Real Estate Investments in the UAE

Omar Sami

Real Estate, UAE

26 Okt. 2024

UAE: Dubai – Shortage of Villas Drives Up Prices and Presents Challenges for Developers

Shortage of Villas Drives up Prices and Presents Challenges for Devleopers

Omar Sami

Real Estate, UAE

20 Okt. 2024

UAE: Interest Rate Decline Encourages More Dubai Property Buyers to Choose Mortgages Over Cash

The recent 0.5% cut in interest rates has sparked a shift in Dubai’s real estate market

Derya Bandak

Tax, UAE

13 Okt. 2024

VAT Exemptions for UAE Crypto and Investment Firms: Key Changes to Boost Financial Sector

New VAT exemptions in the UAE target investment fund management and virtual assets, enhancing the country’s financial sector

Omar Sami

Real Estate, UAE

6 Okt. 2024

Dubai Unveils Master Plan for Expo City

Dubai Unveils Master Plan for Expo City: A Blueprint for a Sustainable and Integrated Urban Community

Derya Bandak

Tax, UAE

29 Sep. 2024

UAE Companies Incorporated in June 2023: Corporate Tax Filing Due by September 30, 2024

The first assessment period for corporation tax now had to be declared to the FTA

Omar Sami

Business, Business Development, Legal, UAE

22 Sep. 2024

UAE: New Boardroom Directive to Boost Women Board Members in Private Joint-Stock Companies

Promoting Inclusive Leadership and Gender Equality

Derya Bandak

Business Development, Employment, UAE

15 Sep. 2024

UAE: The Feasibility of a Four-Day Working Week in Dubai

Public Sector Trials and Limited Private Sector Adoption Test the Viability of a Four-Day Workweek in Dubai

Sebastian Luermann