Research and insights

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

Jurisdiction: MiddleEast

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• Navigating the New Minimum Excise Price for Vape Liquids in the UAE — From 1 September 2026, UAE implements minimum excise pricing for liquids used in e-cigarettes—businesses in the tobacco and vape industry must adapt their pricing, sourcing, and labeling accordingly.
• UAE Small Business Relief Extended: What Startups Need to Know — The UAE’s Ministerial Decision No. 131 extends Small Business Relief for corporate tax until end-2029—here’s how qualifying companies can plan and benefit.
• Saudi Arabia’s Penalty Amnesty: How to Leverage It Wisely — With the recent extension of the penalty amnesty initiative by ZATCA through end-2026, taxpayers in Saudi can clear historical debts—but with some traps to avoid.
• Maximizing UAE Small Business Relief Before December 2029 Deadline — UAE firms with revenues under AED 3 million can simplify compliance under the extended small business relief—know the eligibility, benefits, and steps to ensure qualification.
• How UAE’s New Excise Price Rule Impacts Small Businesses — With a minimum excise price coming into effect September 1, 2026, small businesses in the UAE need to understand how this change impacts inventory, pricing, and compliance for electronic smoking liquids.
• Digital Nomad Tax Considerations in Saudi Arabia: What You Should Know — If you plan to live and work remotely from Saudi Arabia, these are key tax rules and structuring tips under recent policy developments.
• Complying with UAE’s e-Invoicing Rules: What Businesses Must Know for 2027 — As UAE’s electronic invoicing system becomes mandatory, here’s what B2B businesses need to prepare now to avoid penalties and streamline VAT compliance.
• Maximizing Benefits from UAE’s R&D Tax Credit Regime — How businesses operating in the UAE can structure R&D projects, handle claims, and avoid pitfalls under the country’s new tax credit regime beyond 2026.
• Five Tax Planning Moves for Digital Nomads in the Gulf States — Low-tax Gulf states offer huge opportunity—but digital nomads still need smart planning to avoid surprises from VAT, corporate tax, or residency rules.
• Case Study: Saudi Arabia’s Fine-Waiver Initiative & What SMEs Should Know — By extending its fines-waiver and penalty exemption scheme, Saudi Arabia offers SMEs a rare chance to clean their tax slate — here’s how to take full advantage.
• How Gulf Businesses Should Prepare Ahead of the UAE’s e-Invoicing Deadline — With mandatory e-invoicing fast approaching in the UAE, businesses large and small must understand their obligations and take actionable steps to comply smoothly.
• Structuring R&D Investments in the UAE Under the New Tax Credit Regime — Leverage the UAE’s non-refundable R&D tax credit to invest in innovation with clear strategies for setup, eligible expenditures, and future phases.
• Mastering UAE’s eInvoicing 4-Corner Model: Compliance Needs & Timeline — UAE’s eInvoicing 4-corner system is mandatory for large businesses from 2027—here’s a detailed guide to prepare and stay compliant.
• How the UAE’s Domestic Top-up Tax Affects Multinational Entities — Understand the recent UAE domestic minimum top-up tax (DMTT), when it applies, and strategies for global companies to remain compliant under Pillar Two rules.
• Entity Setup in the UAE: Free Zone vs Mainland under Corporate Tax — Choosing between UAE free zones and mainland incorporation has become more crucial under the corporate tax law—understanding the qualifying conditions can mean the difference between 0% and standard tax rates.
• Saudi Arabia’s Penalty Amnesty Extension & What Residents Should Do Now — Saudi Arabia’s ZATCA has extended its fine cancellation initiative across VAT, excise, withholding and RETT systems—critically, those affected must understand the eligibility and act before the new deadlines to avoid permanent penalties.
• How UAE Businesses Can Plan for the Transition to Mandatory e-Invoicing — With the UAE’s e-Invoicing regulations moving from pilot to mandatory phases, now’s the time for businesses to prepare their systems, partnerships, and workflows to avoid compliance pitfalls.
• Navigating Saudi Arabia’s Fines-Exemption Initiative: What Digital Nomads and Small Businesses Should Know — Saudi Arabia has just extended a major penal-ties exemption program through the end of 2026—but eligibility is limited and timing matters. Here’s how to qualify and benefit.
• E-Invoicing Wave 25 in Saudi Arabia: Preparation Checklist for Businesses — By July 2026 Saudi Arabia has announced the 25th wave of taxpayers required to integrate with the FATOORA platform. Non-compliance after 1 February 2027 will trigger penalties—here’s your compliance roadmap.
• Top-Up Tax in UAE: What Multinationals Need to Know Now — A recent UAE ministerial decision clarifies how the global minimum tax (‘top-up tax’) applies—but many multinational entities may not yet be compliant unless they know the new guidance and deadlines.