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Meydan Free Zone (Meydan)Free zone tax status and compliance

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The Verdict

High-Velocity Digital Node; The 'B2C Mainland' Compliance Frontier.

I. Statutory Basis

As a Qualifying Free Zone Person, this jurisdiction requires strict adherence toCore Income-Generating Activities.Officially recognized as a Qualified Free Zone (QFZ). Article 18 status for e-commerce is contingent on satisfying the 'Adequate Substance' test and maintaining audited financial statements by Meydan-approved auditors.

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01

Revenue Sentry Implementation: Automated P&L segregation between 'Qualifying' (FZ/Export) and 'Non-Qualifying' (Mainland B2C) income

02

Statutory Audit Alignment: Ensuring annual audits are conducted by a Meydan-approved firm to preserve QFZP eligibility

03

5% Leakage Monitoring: Quarterly forensic reviews to prevent accidental breaches of the de-minimis revenue ceiling

Audit Hotspots

Selling goods to mainland individuals (B2C) without collecting 5% VAT or tracking the 5% CT threshold

Accidental 5-year disqualification (The 'Cliff Edge') following a minor de-minimis breach

Assuming 'Small Business Relief' (Art. 21) is perpetual—it is currently set to expire on 31 Dec 2026

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15%

Meydan

0%

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9%

Forensic Brief

Qualifying Income requires physical CIGA within the zone boundaries. Article 18 mapping is mandatory to maintain 0% status.