Free Zone or Mainland: Which UAE Company Structure Fits Your Business?
Key highlights Free zone IT companies get 0 percent Corporate Tax only if they qualify as a qualifying free zone person; it is not automatic for every free zone entity The new UAE R&D Tax Credit offers 15 to 50 percent back on qualifying research expenditure starting tax periods from 1 January 2026 Standalone Economic […]
How to Get an Industrial License for EV Manufacturing in UAE
Key Highlights EV and auto-component manufacturers in the UAE need two separate approvals. A mainland industrial trade license and a federal MoIAT Industrial Production License are both required before legally operating a factory. The MoIAT Industrial Registry was established under Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2022. It unlocks customs duty exemptions on machinery, equipment, and […]
Tax Benefits for IT Companies in UAE Free Zones: 0% Corporate Tax, R&D Credits and Substance Rules
Key highlights Free zone IT companies get 0 percent Corporate Tax only if they qualify as a qualifying free zone person; it is not automatic for every free zone entity The new UAE R&D Tax Credit offers 15 to 50 percent back on qualifying research expenditure starting tax periods from 1 January 2026 Standalone Economic […]