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Mainland UAE companies are subject to a 0% tax rate on taxable profits up to AED 375,000 and 9% thereafter, while Qualifying Free Zone Persons face different rules. Free zone entities receive a 0% rate on qualifying income, but non-qualifying revenue is taxed at 9% without the AED 375,000 threshold. Companies with financial years ending December 31, 2025, must submit returns and pay tax by September 30, 2026.
The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued ministerial decisions detailing reporting and compliance procedures under the OECD/G20 Pillar Two minimum 15 percent tax framework. The rules apply to multinational groups with consolidated revenue of at least EUR 750 million in at least two of the four preceding fiscal years. Guidelines define GloBE Information Return submissions, Federal Tax Authority notifications, and the appointment of local filing entities.
Online brokerage MH Markets has secured a Category 1 licence from the UAE's Capital Market Authority as part of its international expansion strategy. The broker, which already operates across MENA, Southeast Asia, and China, is planning to expand into Latin America and Europe during 2026. Ahead of its appearance at iFX EXPO Asia 2026 in Hong Kong, the firm also reported operational metrics and proprietary trading app development.
Under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, private sector employees terminated by their employers in the UAE are legally guaranteed seven distinct entitlements. These protections include notice period compensation, settlement of end-of-service benefits within 14 days, weekly job-search leave, and potential unemployment insurance payouts. Legal counsel noted that delayed dues can be formally contested through the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.
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