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UAE Clarifies Corporate Tax Treatment for Family Structure

Published on: 03 Oct 2025 | Last Update: 30 Jan 2026
UAE Clarifies Corporate Tax Treatment for Family Structure

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued a Public Clarification detailing the Corporate Tax implications for family wealth management structures, including Single Family Offices and Multi Family Offices. This move aims to enhance transparency and provide clear guidance on how these entities and the family members associated with them are treated under the UAE Corporate Tax Law.

  • The clarification outlines the conditions under which family offices may be considered separate taxable entities.
  • It addresses the eligibility of such structures for exemptions or preferential treatment, especially in relation to Free Zone benefits.
  • The guidance also explains how income derived by family members through these entities will be assessed for Corporate Tax purposes.

This initiative is part of the FTA’s broader effort to support compliance and ensure families managing substantial wealth structures remain aligned with the UAE’s evolving tax framework.

Further insights are available in our blog titled “How Corporate Tax Rules Shape Family Wealth Management Structures?”