Unified UAE Legislation Database

DACC Circular No. 002 of 2020 Regarding Economic Substance Notification

Status

In force

Issuing Authority

Dubai Aviation City Corporation

Effective date

XX.XX.XXXX

Official Link

https://

Date: 7th May 2020

 

Dear Valued Customers,

 

The United Arab Emirates has, in coordination with the Ministry of Finance, enacted Economic Substance legislation in order to comply with its commitment as a member of the OECD Inclusive Framework. The Economic Substance Regulations are applicable to all Licensees within the UAE’s jurisdiction, and includes all Licensees operating within free-zones in the UAE.

 

As such, and in compliance with the Economic Substance Regulations, all DACC Licensees are required to file an Economic Substance Notification, by the 7th of June 2020, in order to confirm whether they carry out any of the following Relevant Activities:

- Banking Business

- Insurance Business

- Investment Fund management Business

- Lease - Finance Business

- Headquarters Business

- Shipping Business

- Holding Company Business

- Intellectual property Business (“IP")

- Distribution and Service Centre Business

 

To view and download the Notification template, kindly click here.

 

Please submit the Notification to [email protected]

 

In order to determine whether or not you fall under the Economic Subs...