Research and insights

Published research, policy analysis and practical context for cross-border tax questions.

Jurisdiction: MiddleEast

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• Digital Nomads in Saudi Arabia: Tax Rules You Shouldn’t Ignore — Saudi Arabia’s expanding e-invoicing rules, BEPS commitments, and compliance expectations are reshaping the landscape for nomads. Here’s what you need to know to stay compliant and thrive.
• UAE VAT Executive Regulation Changes: What Businesses Must Know — Recent amendments to the UAE’s VAT Executive Regulation bring key shifts in input tax recovery, composite supplies, and excise pricing—don’t get caught off guard.
• How Saudi Arabia’s New VAT Refund Rule Helps Charities & Public Benefit Entities — Saudi Arabia’s recent resolution No. 26097 introduces VAT refunds for donors and public benefit contributors—extending financial relief to non‐profits and philanthropic entities.
• New VAT Executive Regulation Amendments in UAE: What Businesses Need to Know — Cabinet Decision No. 149 of 2026 introduces key updates to VAT rules in the UAE—especially around medical supplies, accommodation input recovery, and capital assets treatment—for stronger compliance and clarity.
• Understanding the UAE’s Pillar Two Filing Obligations: Who Must Report? — With UAE’s new Decision No. 133 of 2026 coming into effect, multinationals operating in the country need to know exactly **who is required to file** a Pillar Two Information Return and what this means for tax compliance.
• Entity Setup Case Study: Choosing Legal Forms in UAE vs Saudi for Exporting Goods — Comparing entity options when exporting goods reveals critical tax, duty, and regulatory differences between setting up in UAE or Saudi Arabia.
• What Digital Nomads in Saudi Arabia Need to Know About UAE Pillar Two Reporting & VAT Compliance — With Saudi Arabia’s regulatory environment tightening, digital nomads operating from GCC bases face new Pillar Two and VAT obligations — here's how to stay compliant.
• How UAE Small Business Relief Extension Affects Start-ups & SMEs — With the UAE extending Small Business Relief until 31 December 2029, entrepreneurs need to rethink their tax planning and structure.
• Entity Setup: UAE’s Small Business Relief & Pillar Two—What You Need to Know — Extending Small Business Relief and enforcing Pillar Two obligations means entity structure and revenue projections matter more than ever for small-to-medium UAE businesses.
• Compliance in Saudi Arabia: Withholding Tax & Policy Reminders Every Business Must Act On — Saudi businesses face critical deadlines & policy updates on withholding tax obligations and treaty-based clarifications — missing these could mean fines or liabilities.
• How Digital Nomads Can Navigate UAE’s Corporate Tax & Residency Rules Thrive — With the UAE’s evolving corporate tax regime and residency programs, digital nomads must understand tax exposure, entity options, and ways to live & work flexibly in 2026.
• Excise Price Minimums: What UAE Businesses Should Know Starting September 1, 2026 — From September 1, 2026 UAE will impose a minimum excise price of AED 1 per ml on smoking-device liquids—here’s how importers, retailers, and manufacturers can stay compliant.
• Maximising Small Business Relief in the UAE Corporate Tax System — With Small Business Relief extended to end-2029 under Ministerial Decision No. 131 of 2026, SMEs have a clear chance to simplify corporate tax compliance—here’s how to plan and benefit.
• How UAE’s Pillar Two Information Return Decision Impacts Multinational Entities — With UAE’s Ministerial Decision No. 133 of 2026 now specifying who must file Pillar Two returns under the Top-up Tax regime, MNEs need clarity on obligations, structure, and compliance.
• Digital Nomads & Remote Workers: What Saudi Arabia’s Tax Rules Mean for You — Remote work in Saudi comes with VAT, RETT, and withholding tax considerations—understanding these helps nomads structure their work smartly.
• Compliance Deep Dive: E-Invoicing & Filing Deadlines in Saudi Arabia — Late VAT returns and e-invoicing integration have practical penalties—but understanding wave schedules and excise cycles can keep you compliant and penalty-free.
• Tax Planning Strategies for Middle East Businesses in VAT and Real Estate Transactions — Understanding the 5% RETT in Saudi Arabia and best VAT practices can unlock savings and mitigate risks across the Gulf region.
• Setting Up a Corporate Entity in the UAE: Free Zone Considerations under the Top-Up Tax Regime — Free Zone entities in the UAE must understand qualifying activities, price reporting agency lists, and recent clarifications to maximise tax benefits while staying compliant.
• Tax Planning in Saudi Arabia: Leveraging the Fines Exemption Initiative — Saudi Arabia’s extended fines exemption presents planning opportunities—know the rules, the windows and how it can affect your tax liabilities.
• Navigating UAE’s New Pillar Two Information Return: What Multinationals Need to Know — Multinational entities in the UAE must understand Pillar Two Information Return requirements under Ministerial Decision No. 133 of 2026—and what this means for their compliance and tax planning.