Support activities for crop production

Mixed · depends on counterparty

Forensic Analysis

DZ requiredSubstance: STANDARDAI-derived

ISIC 0161 is service-heavy and mobile. Under MD 229 of 2025, income is Qualifying only if the service is provided to a Qualifying Free Zone Person. If services are provided to mainland farmers, the income is Excluded. Forensic auditors will cross-reference GPS logs of agricultural equipment and work orders against the customer's trade license location to detect de minimis breaches.

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Legal Reference

Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025, Article 4, Clause 1(f)

Audit Red Flag

Mainland Service Leakage: Performing field preparation, harvesting, or pest control on mainland UAE farms while booking the revenue through a Free Zone entity to claim 0% tax.

4 licensable activities under this classification

Agricultural Pest ControlExternal approval required

Land Preparation & Irrigation Systems Works & Maintenance No external approval required

From AED 200 (Abu Dhabi)

Quarantine ServicesExternal approval required

Trees Removal & Transplanting ServicesNo external approval required

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