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Article 23 details the 'Participation Exemption', a significant relief that exempts income from a qualifying ownership interest in another company. A 'Participating Interest' generally requires at least a 5% ownership stake held for a continuous 12-month period in a juridical entity subject to a corporate tax of at least 9%. If conditions are met, dividends, capital gains, foreign exchange movements, and impairment gains/losses related to this interest are exempt from UAE corporate tax. The exemption aims to prevent double taxation of corporate profits and encourage holding company activities within the UAE.
Chapter 7 - Exempt Income
Article 23 - Participation Exemption
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