Manufacture of veneer sheets and wood-based panels

Qualifying · 0% eligible

Forensic Analysis

DZ requiredSubstance: HIGHAI-derived

Manufacturing is a Qualifying Activity under MD 229 of 2025. Auditors will apply the 'substantial transformation' test to ensure raw timber is significantly processed into veneer/panels. Revenue from mainland UAE customers must be monitored against the de minimis threshold to maintain Qualifying Free Zone Person status.

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Legal Reference

Article 2(1)(a) of Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025

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Classification of simple wood cutting or distribution as 'manufacturing' to bypass the Excluded Activity status of mainland distribution.

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