Tax Exemptions for Qualifying Public Benefit Entities
The Ministry of Finance has issued a new UAE Cabinet Resolution No. (37) of 2023 regarding the Corporate Tax exemptions to Qualifying Public Benefit Entities, for the purposes of Federal Decree-Law No. (47) of 2022 on the Corporate Tax Law.
These Public Benefit Entities include organisations that operate exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, artistic, cultural, athletic, educational, healthcare, environmental, humanitarian, animal protection or other similar purposes. As a professional entity, chamber of commerce, or a similar entity operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare or public benefit.
They must meet the conditions under Article (9) of the Corporate Tax Law and comply with the local and federal laws. The Cabinet may change, add, or remove entities from the list of Qualifying Public Benefit Entities. They should notify the Ministry of Finance of any changes in listed QPBEs that impact their eligibility to qualify for tax exemption, within (20) working days of the occurrence of the changes.
The entities should also register in the Federal Tax Authority and acquire a tax registration number for Corporate Tax purposes.
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