Mining of chemical and fertilizer minerals

Excluded · 9% taxable

Forensic Analysis

DZ requiredSubstance: HIGHAI-derived

Mining of chemical and fertilizer minerals falls under the 'Extraction of Natural Resources' category. Per Article 7 of the Corporate Tax Law, this is subject to Emirate-level taxation and is explicitly listed as an Excluded Activity for Qualifying Free Zone Persons, meaning income derived from this activity cannot benefit from the 0% rate regardless of the entity's location.

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Legal Reference

Article 7 of Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 and Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025 (Excluded Activities)

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Reclassifying extraction revenue as 'Wholesale of Chemicals' to bypass the Excluded Activity status under the Free Zone regime.

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Natural Manures ExtractionExternal approval required

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