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United Arab EmiratesVAT & Corporate TaxUpdated: Sep 13, 2026
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Direct Answer
Transactions with Related Parties and Connected Persons must be conducted at "arm's length" under UAE Corporate Tax Law. Large, unexplained inter-company bank transfers without corresponding commercial invoices or loan agreements will trigger severe tax adjustments.
Related Party Risks
If a UAE parent company transfers 500,000 AED to a subsidiary simply to cover payroll, and books it as a "management fee," it violates Transfer Pricing rules unless market-rate services were actually rendered.
Documentation Requirements
Accountants must maintain a Local File and Master File for transfer pricing if revenues exceed threshold limits. For everyday banking, ensure every related-party credit or debit is backed by:
- Formal loan agreements with market-rate interest.
- Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Proper tax invoices with VAT applied (if within a non-grouped VAT structure).