Fiscal Policy & Tax Controversy

Federal Court proceedings under UAE VAT legislation between a commercial group and the Federal Tax Authority regarding the rejection of input tax refunds based on the Authority’s requirement to verify upstream tax settlements by third-party suppliers.

Federal Court proceedings under UAE VAT legislation between a commercial group and the Federal Tax Authority regarding the rejection of input tax refunds based on the Authority’s requirement to verify upstream tax settlements by third-party suppliers.

Federal Court proceedings under UAE VAT legislation between a commercial group and the Federal Tax Authority regarding the rejection of input tax refunds based on the Authority’s requirement to verify upstream tax settlements by third-party suppliers. Read More »

Litigation regarding the recovery of AED 48.4 million in refundable VAT and associated damages for lost opportunity, challenging the Authority’s refusal to process refunds pending the completion of subsequent audits on the taxpayer’s supply chain.

Litigation regarding the recovery of AED 48.4 million in refundable VAT and associated damages for lost opportunity, challenging the Authority?s refusal to process refunds pending the completion of subsequent audits on the taxpayer’s supply chain.

Litigation regarding the recovery of AED 48.4 million in refundable VAT and associated damages for lost opportunity, challenging the Authority’s refusal to process refunds pending the completion of subsequent audits on the taxpayer’s supply chain. Read More »

Federal Court proceedings under UAE VAT legislation between a global logistics provider and the Federal Tax Authority regarding the classification of Designated Zone storage services as ‘transport-related’ versus ‘real estate’ supplies.

Federal Court proceedings under UAE VAT legislation between a global logistics provider and the Federal Tax Authority regarding the classification of Designated Zone storage services as ‘transport-related’ versus ‘real estate’ supplies.

Federal Court proceedings under UAE VAT legislation between a global logistics provider and the Federal Tax Authority regarding the classification of Designated Zone storage services as ‘transport-related’ versus ‘real estate’ supplies. Read More »

Defense counsel for a logistics multinational in a VAT dispute contesting the Authority’s jurisdiction to reclassify licensed commercial activities based on regulatory permits from other government entities rather than the actual nature of supply.

Defense counsel for a logistics multinational in a VAT dispute contesting the Authority?s jurisdiction to reclassify licensed commercial activities based on regulatory permits from other government entities rather than the actual nature of supply.

Defense counsel for a logistics multinational in a VAT dispute contesting the Authority’s jurisdiction to reclassify licensed commercial activities based on regulatory permits from other government entities rather than the actual nature of supply. Read More »

Federal execution proceedings regarding a tax judgment between a global logistics provider and the Federal Tax Authority staying the release of AED 17 million in seized funds pending the adjudication of a post-judgment ‘request for omission’ concerning cancelled penalties.

Federal execution proceedings regarding a tax judgment between a global logistics provider and the Federal Tax Authority staying the release of AED 17 million in seized funds pending the adjudication of a post-judgment ‘request for omission’ concerning cancelled penalties.

Federal execution proceedings regarding a tax judgment between a global logistics provider and the Federal Tax Authority staying the release of AED 17 million in seized funds pending the adjudication of a post-judgment ‘request for omission’ concerning cancelled penalties. 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.

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 »

Cassation appeal before the UAE Supreme Court contesting the expert’s interpretation of ‘excise goods’ versus ‘industrial refuse’ and the rejection of international comparative law standards regarding non-consumable manufacturing waste.

Cassation appeal before the UAE Supreme Court contesting the expert’s interpretation of ‘excise goods’ versus ‘industrial refuse’ and the rejection of international comparative law standards regarding non-consumable manufacturing waste.

Cassation appeal before the UAE Supreme Court contesting the expert’s interpretation of ‘excise goods’ versus ‘industrial refuse’ and the rejection of international comparative law standards regarding non-consumable manufacturing waste. Read More »

Federal Court proceedings under UAE VAT legislation between a US digital gaming distributor and the Federal Tax Authority regarding the place of supply rules for electronic services and the imposition of retroactive penalties on non-resident entities.

Federal Court proceedings under UAE VAT legislation between a US digital gaming distributor and the Federal Tax Authority regarding the place of supply rules for electronic services and the imposition of retroactive penalties on non-resident entities.

Federal Court proceedings under UAE VAT legislation between a US digital gaming distributor and the Federal Tax Authority regarding the place of supply rules for electronic services and the imposition of retroactive penalties on non-resident entities. Read More »

Judicial review proceedings contesting the imposition of late registration and payment penalties on a non-resident digital economy entity that voluntarily disclosed historical liabilities following legislative ambiguity regarding the ‘Place of Supply’.

Judicial review proceedings contesting the imposition of late registration and payment penalties on a non-resident digital economy entity that voluntarily disclosed historical liabilities following legislative ambiguity regarding the ‘Place of Supply’.

Judicial review proceedings contesting the imposition of late registration and payment penalties on a non-resident digital economy entity that voluntarily disclosed historical liabilities following legislative ambiguity regarding the ‘Place of Supply’. Read More »