UAE Corporate Tax: Investors Now Have More Clarity on Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has released new guidelines explaining how corporate tax will apply to investors in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) that are considered “qualified funds” (i.e., exempt from corporate tax). Starting from January 1, 2025, both UAE-based and international investors in these REITs will be taxed on 80% of the income earned from real estate owned by the fund....

Dubai World Trade Centre Unveils ‘Rise’—A New Real Estate Exhibition to Propel Urban Innovation​

​ Dubai is set to host a groundbreaking real estate exhibition, 'Rise', launched by the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Unlike traditional property expos, 'Rise' aims to serve as a comprehensive platform for urban planners, infrastructure developers, and real estate professionals to collaborate on shaping the cities of tomorrow.​ Mahir Abdulkarim Julfar, Executive Vice-President at DWTC,...

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