Fiscal Policy & Tax Controversy

Administrative review of AED 13.6 million in VAT and penalties, arguing against the imposition of standard-rated tax on storage facilities integral to international transport, citing consistent administrative practice and legitimate expectations based on prior Authority clarifications.

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Administrative review of AED 13.6 million in VAT and penalties, arguing against the imposition of standard-rated tax on storage facilities integral to international transport, citing consistent administrative practice and legitimate expectations based on prior Authority clarifications.

Administrative review of AED 13.6 million in VAT and penalties, arguing against the imposition of standard-rated tax on storage facilities integral to international transport, citing consistent administrative practice and legitimate expectations based on prior Authority clarifications. Read More »

Tax objection proceedings before the Tax Dispute Resolution Committee regarding the reclassification of AED 25.7 million in storage tank rentals, asserting their status as ‘out-of-scope’ real estate supplies within a Designated Zone.

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Tax objection proceedings before the Tax Dispute Resolution Committee regarding the reclassification of AED 25.7 million in storage tank rentals, asserting their status as ‘out-of-scope’ real estate supplies within a Designated Zone.

Tax objection proceedings before the Tax Dispute Resolution Committee regarding the reclassification of AED 25.7 million in storage tank rentals, asserting their status as ‘out-of-scope’ real estate supplies within a Designated Zone. Read More »

Administrative litigation challenging the imposition of AED 7.1 million in VAT penalties, arguing that a voluntary disclosure made to secure a justiciable decision on a legal interpretation does not constitute a ‘correction of error’ warranting punitive measures.

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Administrative litigation challenging the imposition of AED 7.1 million in VAT penalties, arguing that a voluntary disclosure made to secure a justiciable decision on a legal interpretation does not constitute a ‘correction of error’ warranting punitive measures.

Administrative litigation challenging the imposition of AED 7.1 million in VAT penalties, arguing that a voluntary disclosure made to secure a justiciable decision on a legal interpretation does not constitute a ‘correction of error’ warranting punitive measures. Read More »

Tax litigation before the Federal Courts Instance challenging the reclassification of nutritional supplements and medicated cosmetics as standard-rated goods, relying on Ministry of Health registration certificates to establish zero-rating eligibility.

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Tax litigation before the Federal Courts Instance challenging the reclassification of nutritional supplements and medicated cosmetics as standard-rated goods, relying on Ministry of Health registration certificates to establish zero-rating eligibility.

Tax litigation before the Federal Courts Instance challenging the reclassification of nutritional supplements and medicated cosmetics as standard-rated goods, relying on Ministry of Health registration certificates to establish zero-rating eligibility. Read More »

Judicial review proceedings contesting the imposition of AED 22.4 million in VAT and penalties on pharmaceutical products, asserting the Authority’s lack of jurisdiction to create new tax categories for registered medicines in the absence of Executive Regulations.

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Judicial review proceedings contesting the imposition of AED 22.4 million in VAT and penalties on pharmaceutical products, asserting the Authority’s lack of jurisdiction to create new tax categories for registered medicines in the absence of Executive Regulations.

Judicial review proceedings contesting the imposition of AED 22.4 million in VAT and penalties on pharmaceutical products, asserting the Authority’s lack of jurisdiction to create new tax categories for registered medicines in the absence of Executive Regulations. Read More »

Federal Court proceedings under UAE VAT legislation between a real estate development group and the Federal Tax Authority regarding the VAT treatment of labor accommodation services and related ancillary supplies.

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Federal Court proceedings under UAE VAT legislation between a real estate development group and the Federal Tax Authority regarding the VAT treatment of labor accommodation services and related ancillary supplies.

Federal Court proceedings under UAE VAT legislation between a real estate development group and the Federal Tax Authority regarding the VAT treatment of labor accommodation services and related ancillary supplies. Read More »

Strategic tax litigation for a Jebel Ali Free Zone entity defending the ‘out of scope’ VAT classification of storage and sub-leasing services against the Authority’s attempt to reclassify them as taxable transport services based on trade license restrictions.

Strategic tax litigation for a Jebel Ali Free Zone entity defending the ‘out of scope’ VAT classification of storage and sub-leasing services against the Authority?s attempt to reclassify them as taxable transport services based on trade license restrictions.

Strategic tax litigation for a Jebel Ali Free Zone entity defending the ‘out of scope’ VAT classification of storage and sub-leasing services against the Authority’s attempt to reclassify them as taxable transport services based on trade license restrictions. Read More »

Tax objection proceedings before the Dubai Tax Dispute Resolution Committee for a major real estate group challenging AED 1.2 million in penalties for voluntary disclosures, asserting the absence of a ‘tax advantage’ where the taxpayer maintained a credit position.

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Tax objection proceedings before the Dubai Tax Dispute Resolution Committee for a major real estate group challenging AED 1.2 million in penalties for voluntary disclosures, asserting the absence of a ‘tax advantage’ where the taxpayer maintained a credit position.

Tax objection proceedings before the Dubai Tax Dispute Resolution Committee for a major real estate group challenging AED 1.2 million in penalties for voluntary disclosures, asserting the absence of a ‘tax advantage’ where the taxpayer maintained a credit position. Read More »

Federal Court proceedings under UAE Tax Procedures Law between a Dubai healthcare free zone and the Federal Tax Authority regarding the retroactive application of late payment penalties to voluntary disclosures.

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Federal Court proceedings under UAE Tax Procedures Law between a Dubai healthcare free zone and the Federal Tax Authority regarding the retroactive application of late payment penalties to voluntary disclosures.

Federal Court proceedings under UAE Tax Procedures Law between a Dubai healthcare free zone and the Federal Tax Authority regarding the retroactive application of late payment penalties to voluntary disclosures. Read More »

Judicial review proceedings for a UAE free zone entity contesting the imposition of additional penalties, arguing that voluntary disclosures create a new payment deadline distinct from the original tax return.

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Judicial review proceedings for a UAE free zone entity contesting the imposition of additional penalties, arguing that voluntary disclosures create a new payment deadline distinct from the original tax return.

Judicial review proceedings for a UAE free zone entity contesting the imposition of additional penalties, arguing that voluntary disclosures create a new payment deadline distinct from the original tax return. Read More »