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Pillar Two: OECD Side-by-Side (SbS) Package

On 5 January 2026, the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework (147 jurisdictions) agreed a way forward on Pillar Two and published the Side-by-Side (SbS) Package. The package introduces targeted simplifications and new safe harbours, while reaffirming QDMTTs as the primary mechanism for protecting domestic tax bases, changes that may materially affect Pillar Two compliance and cash tax…

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IFRS 18: Your practical, structured guide for smooth transition and implementation

For financial reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2027, entities must apply the requirements of IFRS 18 “Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements”.  The International Accounting Standards Board has issued the new standard, officially replacing IAS 1 “Presentation of Financial Statements”. Financial Statements will have a different presentation on their financial performance statements…

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MHA to Acquire Moore Stephens firms in UAE

MHA plc is pleased to announce that the firm has entered into an agreement to acquire Moore Stephens LLC, an audit practice, and Moore Stephens Consulting LLC, a tax and consulting services firm. The two firms are headquartered in Dubai and are collectively known as MS UAE. The acquisition is consistent with MHA’s strategy of…

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Deemed Dividend Distribution for the tax year 2023

Introduction We would like to remind you of the deemed dividend distribution (DDD) provisions of the Special Contribution for the Defence Law that relate to the tax year 2023. Profits subject to deemed dividend distribution Companies are deemed to have distributed to their resident shareholders 70% of their accounting profits, after taxes and certain adjustments,…

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