Lexis Middle East Gulf Tax – Winter 2025 Edition

16/12/202516/12/2025
by Hannah Gutang

Brought to You by Tolley+ Middle East

The Winter 2025 Edition of Lexis Middle East Gulf Tax brings readers a sharp and timely exploration of evolving tax regulations and practices across the GCC region. This issue is rich with expert insights, legislative updates, and practical guidance for tax professionals navigating an increasingly complex landscape.

FEATURE: WHAT TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT

Ghulam Ali of Rosemont Partners outlines how new rules on the accounts and audit of tax groups and ADGM Qualifying Free Zone Persons illustrate the challenging overlap between tax compliance and licensing authority requirements.

FEATURE: PILLAR TWO: THE NEXT CHAPTER

Mubeen Khadir and Shashank Chandak of KPMG explore the active measures GCC states are taking to legislate for Pillar Two and implement its requirements. Their insights highlight what could come next as regional progress intersects with global developments and differing jurisdictional approaches.

TAX NEWS ROUND-UP

A focused summary of the latest tax treaty updates and regulatory developments across the Gulf, offering essential insights for professionals navigating multi-jurisdictional tax environments.

PRACTICAL FOCUS: FAMILY WEALTH STRUCTURES

Authored by Jacopo Crivellaro of Baker McKenzie, this article reviews the UAE FTA’s CTP008 guidance on family wealth structures and recommends that families and advisers check compliance, evaluate restructuring needs, verify Article 17 status, and ensure arm’s-length pricing is met.

TAX PROFESSIONAL PROFILE: THE PUBLIC SECTOR POSITION

Tiago Albuquerque Dias, Head of Tax at EWEC, highlights that the complexities of exemption status within the public sector present unique challenges that demand a specialised analytical approach.

ANY QUESTIONS? HOW TO DEAL WITH RETROACTIVE CHANGE?

Markus Susilo of Baker Tilly delves into the legal and practical implications that may occur in the UAE when new tax legislation takes effect retroactively.

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