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From 1 January 2026, UK reforms to transfer pricing, permanent establishment and Diverted Profits Tax are now in effect and may affect cross-border businesses.

The changes reinforce one key principle: profits should align with real economic activity, substance and properly supported pricing.

Explore the key changes and what they mean for cross-border businesses.

UK Tax Changes 2026: Transfer Pricing, Permanent Establishment and Diverted Profits Tax - WellTax UK tax changes 2026: key updates on transfer pricing, permanent establishment and Diverted Profits Tax for cross-border businesses.

Eid Al Adha Mubarak! 🌙

WellTax wishes you a joyful holiday filled with peace, blessings, and meaningful moments with your loved ones.

Great conversations over coffee with Charmaine Dylanco of the British Chamber of Commerce Dubai (BCCD) and our Partner, Lorenzo Tosonotti.

The meeting was a meaningful opportunity to strengthen connections and discuss future collaborations, shared initiatives, and the exciting possibilities ahead for both organisations.

Looking forward to what’s next for WellTax and BCCD!

Dubai’s Dh1.5 billion tax relief package is more than a headline for the hospitality sector.

For businesses, the key question is how these measures may affect cash flow, pricing, tax planning and compliance obligations.

In our latest article, we explain what the package could mean in practice and how WellTax can support companies in assessing the impact.

Find out more by visiting our blog.

Dubai Dh1.5 Billion Tax Relief Package: How It Could Support Hospitality and UAE Businesses - WellTax Dubai’s Dh1.5bn tax relief package suspends key hospitality charges to support businesses, tourism and other sectors in 2026.

What could the UK GCC Free Trade Agreement mean for UAE?

As trade relations between the UK and the Gulf continue to progress, companies across the UAE may need to consider how this development could shape future commercial activity, market access, and cross-border planning.

Explore the key points of the agreement and its potential impact on UAE businesses in our latest article.

UK GCC Free Trade Agreement: What It Could Mean for UAE Businesses - WellTax UK GCC Free Trade Agreement could open new opportunities for UAE businesses in trade, logistics, investment, technology and advisory.

The introduction of the UAE’s Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) framework represents a key milestone in the country’s developing corporate tax regime.

Designed to provide greater certainty on transfer pricing arrangements, APAs may help businesses reduce tax risks, enhance compliance, and strengthen cross-border tax planning strategies.

Explore the full article on our blog.

UAE APA: A Comprehensive Guide to Advance Pricing Agreements in the UAE - WellTax UAE's new APA framework strengthens tax certainty and transfer pricing compliance while aligning with OECD standards.

UAE employers are facing increasing pressure to strengthen payroll compliance as authorities continue reinforcing wage payment oversight across the private sector.

With new expectations taking effect from June 2026, businesses should review their payroll practices now to reduce compliance risks and avoid potential penalties.

Discover the key changes and what they mean for employers in our blog.

UAE Payroll Compliance Pressure Set to Rise Ahead of 2026 Salary Enforcement Changes - WellTax UAE private sector employers face stricter payroll compliance rules from June 1, 2026, as authorities tighten salary payment oversight nationwide.

Offshore IP structures involving the UK are facing growing scrutiny as tax authorities increasingly look beyond legal ownership.

In our latest article, we explain how the DEMPE framework helps determine where intellectual property value is genuinely created, controlled, and managed.

Read the full article on our blog to understand why DEMPE matters for international businesses in 2026.

DEMPE and IP: Where intellectual property really lives for UK tax purposes - WellTax Understand how DEMPE affects offshore IP structures and where international business profits should be taxed in 2026.

HMRC is reviewing corporation tax marginal relief claims where associated companies may not have been declared correctly.

If your UK business has multiple companies, group structures, dormant entities, or overseas companies, the HMRC Associated Companies rules could affect your corporation tax position.

Read the full article on our blog

HMRC Associated Companies: Errors in Corporation Tax Marginal Relief Claims - WellTax HMRC Associated Companies errors can affect marginal relief claims. Learn what to check and how to respond to HMRC letters.