For American companies, all your companies in the UAE need to register for Corporate Tax and this includes companies in Free Zones (FZ). Note that any tax reliefs (small business reliefs, business restructuring reliefs, qualifying group reliefs etc.) are applicable only at the time of filing the Corporate Tax returns. The table below will give you more clarity on taxability and registration requirements as per UAE Corporate Tax law.
All companies that are incorporated, established or otherwise recognized as per the applicable legislation of the UAE.
A company that is incorporated or established under foreign laws (e.g. a company registered in USA) but is effectively managed and controlled from within the UAE.
An individual (a 'Natural Person'), e.g. an USA entrepreneur, who conducts a business or business activity in the UAE.
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