FTA clarifies REIT investor taxable income excludes unrealised gains
No, the Taxable Income of an investor in a REIT that is a Qualifying Investment Fund is the investor’s share of the net income available for distribution in the financial statements of the Qualifying Investment Fund.
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The Federal Tax Authority has issued a summary of private clarifications on corporate tax up to May 2026, covering exempt persons, permanent establishments, unincorporated partnerships, family foundations, and free zone rules. Key clarifications include that REIT investors are taxed only on distributable income, not unrealised gains; that non-resident investors in UAE Qualifying Limited Partnerships may not need to register for corporate tax; and that a foreign partnership loses tax-transparent status if it fails to submit an annual declaration.
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Source: FTA Clarifications — official 9 Jul 2026 Read the original ↗ More from FTA Clarifications →
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FTA Clarifications (UAE).
When was it announced?
9 Jul 2026.
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Read the original at FTA Clarifications: https://tax.gov.ae//Datafolder/Files/Pdf/2026/public-clarifications-faqs/Summary%20of%20FTA%20Private%20Clarifications%202.pdf
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