UAE TAX TREATY NETWORK
UAE have wide tax treaty network with as many as 130+ countries/jurisdictions (which include in force, signed but not in force and under negotiation and ratification). They are as follows:
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- The information provided above is accurate and up-to-date as of the date of publication. However, it is important to note that the status and rates may be subject to change or expiration after the publication date. Therefore, it is imperative that one refers to the original treaty or treaties in order to make an informed decision.
- Some Tax Treaties includes a 'Most Favoured Nation' clause, mostly in Protocol. If the other country/jurisdiction ever concludes a more favourable treaty withholding tax rate or scope with an another GCC country/jurisdiction other than the United Arab Emirates, then the more favourable treaty withholding tax rate or scope will automatically apply to the UAE entered treaty/ies also. Note that the above-mentioned rates do not reflect the more favourable withholding tax rates but the rates mentioned in treaty between the UAE and the relevant country/jurisdiction. The more favourable withholding tax rates/scope shall be required to confirmed separately.
- The UAE-Malaysia Tax treaty provides for a reduced rate of 10%, where dividend payments are made by UAE entity to a Malaysian entity. However, it provides for a lower rate of 0% where payments are made by Malaysian entity to a UAE entity.
- 0% rate in case of Government/Government Institutions/Banks/Financial Institutions/Participation Exemption/Beneficial Ownership, as the case maybe, in case of Dividends & Interest.
The withholding tax rates may also be subject to the conditions like beneficial ownership, participation and others.