Manufacture of optical instruments and photographic equipment

Qualifying · 0% eligible

Forensic Analysis

DZ requiredSubstance: HIGHAI-derived

Manufacturing of goods is a Qualifying Activity. Forensic auditors will verify the 'Substantial Transformation' threshold; if the entity merely assembles imported finished lenses into frames without technical calibration or grinding, the FTA may re-characterize the income as 'Excluded' trading income.

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Legal Reference

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

Audit Red Flag

Misclassification of 'Third-Party Procurement and Resale' as 'Manufacturing' where no substantial transformation of optical components occurs within the Free Zone.

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