Manufacture of basic chemicals

Qualifying · 0% eligible

Forensic Analysis

DZ requiredSubstance: HIGHAI-derived

Manufacturing is a core Qualifying Activity. Forensic auditors will verify that the Core Income-Generating Activities (CIGA)—specifically the transformation of raw materials and quality control—are physically performed within the zone. Special attention is required to ensure the chemicals are not classified as 'Extractive Natural Resources' which would trigger Excluded Activity status under Article 3.

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Legal Reference

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

Audit Red Flag

Misclassification of 'Contract Manufacturing' where the actual production occurs in the UAE Mainland but the revenue is booked in the Free Zone entity.

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