Manufacture of machinery for mining, quarrying and construction

Qualifying · 0% eligible

Forensic Analysis

DZ requiredSubstance: HIGHAI-derived

ISIC 2824 involves high-capital expenditure and specialized labor. Forensic focus will be on the 'Core Income Generating Activities' (CIGA). If the design or engineering (IP) is held offshore and only low-value assembly occurs in the UAE, the FTA may challenge the Qualifying Income status. Furthermore, any income from 'Installation' or 'On-site Maintenance' at a mine or construction site (Mainland) must be bifurcated as it constitutes Excluded Income.

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Legal Reference

Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025, Article 3, Clause 1(a)

Audit Red Flag

Misclassification of 'Simple Assembly' as 'Manufacturing' where the value-add or technical transformation does not meet the 'Substantial Transformation' threshold defined under UAE Customs and Tax regulations.

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