GCC finance, explained with sources.
Clear reporting and practical guidance covering banking, markets, taxation, policy and financial innovation across the six Gulf economies.
How corporate tax applies to UAE free zone businesses
A free zone licence does not automatically mean a zero rate. What determines the outcome is the nature of the…
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All news →How corporate tax applies to UAE free zone businesses
A free zone licence does not automatically mean a zero rate. What determines the outcome is the nature of the income, not the address…
Saudi Arabia’s 15 per cent VAT rate and what it means for importers
Kuwait’s corporate tax regime distinguishes sharply between foreign and Gulf-owned entities
Country Navigator
All countries →| Country | Latest update | Main topics | Guides | |
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Bahrain BHR · Manama · BHD |
Bahrain doubled its VAT rate to 10 per cent — the largest single increase in the bloc | Tax | 1 guide | Explore → |
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Kuwait KWT · Kuwait City · KWD |
Kuwait’s corporate tax regime distinguishes sharply between foreign and Gulf-owned entities | Business Finance | 0 guides | Explore → |
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Oman OMN · Muscat · OMR |
Oman applies the Gulf’s joint-lowest VAT rate alongside a 15 per cent corporate tax | Tax | 1 guide | Explore → |
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Qatar QAT · Doha · QAR |
Qatar has signed the GCC VAT framework but has not introduced it | Tax | 0 guides | Explore → |
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Saudi Arabia KSA · Riyadh · SAR |
Saudi Arabia’s 15 per cent VAT rate and what it means for importers | Tax | 2 guides | Explore → |
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United Arab Emirates UAE · Abu Dhabi · AED |
How corporate tax applies to UAE free zone businesses | Tax | 2 guides | Explore → |
Finance Calculators
GCC VAT Calculator
Add VAT to a net figure or strip it out of a gross one, at the correct standard rate.
Standard rates only. Confirm thresholds and exemptions with your tax authority.
Corporate Tax Calculator
Estimate corporate income tax on taxable profit, including the UAE small-profits band.
Headline rates. Free zone regimes and Zakat are handled separately.
End of Service Gratuity
Work out the statutory end-of-service payment from basic salary and length of service.
Statutory minimum. Your contract may provide more generous terms.
Personal Zakat Estimator
Estimate annual Zakat on qualifying cash, precious metals and business assets.
An estimate, not a religious ruling. Consult a qualified scholar or ZATCA.
Loan Repayment Calculator
Compare monthly repayments and total cost on a reducing balance against a flat rate.
Excludes fees, insurance and early settlement charges.
Practical Finance Guides
All guides →Understanding VAT registration thresholds in the GCC
VAT registration is mandatory once taxable supplies pass a threshold set by each state, and voluntary at a lower one. Registering brings the right to recover…
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A rule in Riyadh rarely applies in Manama. We report each of the six states on its own terms.
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