Affiniax Partners Joins Allinial Global

Affiniax Partners has joined Allinial Global as a member

Affiniax Partners is very pleased to announce it has joined Allinial Global (formerly PKF North America), a member-based association that has dedicated itself to the success of independent accounting and consulting firms since its founding in 1969. Allinial Global is based in North America but offers international support by connecting its firms to providers and global networks of accounting firms worldwide, fostering the independence, profitability, and continuous improvement of its members. Affiniax Partners has 4 partners and a total of 60+ employees.

“We joined Allinial Global because of our strong commitment to our clients,” said Sumeet Nayyar, CEO & Partner. “Through this global association, we will have access to cutting-edge skill-building and niche information designed to bring greater profitability to the business owners we serve. We will enjoy all the advantages of national firm resources while still maintaining our independent status.”

Allinial Global firms continually seek new ways to better meet the needs of their clients. In this cooperative environment, firms share ideas, training programs, and technical expertise. “We look forward to being active participants in the Allinial Global Association, working closely with other successful firms nationwide,” commented Sumeet Nayyar.

KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA AND UNITED ARAB EMIRATES DOUBLE TAX TREATY – OFFICIAL PUBLICATION

In its official gazette (Umm Al-Qura) the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on 1 March 2019 published its Double Tax Treaty (DTT) with the United Arab Emirates. This marks the first DTT among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. It is considered as the foundation for the accelerated cross-border trade between these two countries. The official notification on the UAE gazette for the treaty is still awaited which will ultimately set the DTT in force. The DTT will be effective on the first day of the second month in which UAE will issue the DTT in its official gazette.The DTT was officially signed on 23 May 2018 between UAE & KSA. The DTT is in line with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Model Tax Convention. Both UAE and KSA resident individuals and companies will be subject to the provisions of the DTT.Some important features of the treaty are as follows:Permanent EstablishmentThe treaty follows the OECD definition for Permanent Establishment (PE) i.e. a fixed place of business through which the enterprise is engaged, in whole or in part.Under the DTT, if services are carried out by an establishment of a Contracting State through employees in the other contracting state for a period of 183 days in a 12-month period, the establishment will be considered to have a PE in that other state.Dividends: Dividends will be taxed in the source country, with a maximum 5% Withholding Tax rate (which is the current statutory Withholding Tax rate in KSA for dividends) if the recipient is resident of the other country.Royalties: Royalties will be taxed at a maximum rate of 10% in the source country if the recipient is the resident of the other country. Which is a reduced rate (compared to 15% domestic rate of KSA).Interest: KSA Withholding Tax on interest income will be exempt if the recipient is resident of another country, i.e. interest will be taxable in the source country (statutory rate of Withholding Tax on interest income in KSA is 5%).Capital gains: Income derived by a resident of a Contracting State from immovable property situated in the other Contracting State will be taxed in that other country. Such that the income will be taxed in the country of origin. Disposal of shares will continue to be subject to KSA capital gains tax rate of 20% where appropriate.Business Profits: The profits of an enterprise shall only be taxable in the source country unless the enterprise is carrying out business in the other Contracting State through PE. Accordingly, the income from services which are not delivered through PE in another country will be exempt from Withholding Tax in that country. The domestic Withholding Tax rates on business profits in KSA are between 5% and 20%.If you wish to better understand the DTT and how it would affect your business or circumstances, Contact us at mail@affiniax.comDownload: Unofficial Translation of Double Tax Treaty – KSA and UAE
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