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Policy & Legal Updates
Source: International Tax Review

Eptalex Chairman Discusses UAE Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, and Cross-Border Structuring Trends

In an interview with International Tax Review following the IFLR/ITR Middle East Awards 2026, Eptalex Global Chairman Ramy Torbey detailed major tax trends across the region. Torbey noted that the introduction of UAE corporate tax and free zone qualifying income rules has turned transfer pricing into a Gulf-wide compliance issue. He highlighted growing demand for restructuring cross-border family wealth and intercompany arrangements using Abu Dhabi Global Market and Dubai International Financial Centre foundations.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Hubbis

Tulpar Tax CEO Advises Crypto Investors Ahead of UAE CARF Rollout

In an interview with Hubbis, Tulpar Global Taxation CEO Ezat Alnajm warned cryptocurrency holders that UAE residency does not automatically extinguish foreign tax liabilities ahead of the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). Starting in January 2027, UAE crypto service providers will report transaction data to the Ministry of Finance, with automatic cross-border exchanges beginning in 2028. Alnajm urged investors to separate personal investment from business activities and maintain banking-grade records.

Industry News
Source: Gulf Business

Transcorp Founder Rodrigue Nacouzi Outlines UAE Logistics Automation and Investment Strategy

In an interview with Gulf Business, Transcorp founder Rodrigue Nacouzi discussed the economics of quick commerce, warehouse automation, and his investment strategy through Enablers Ventures. Nacouzi noted that Enablers Ventures completed six UAE partnerships over the past eight months targeting logistics software, quick commerce, and automation. He emphasized that sustainable quick commerce requires visibility into unit-level profitability, selective dark-store automation, and AI-assisted site evaluation.

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