Other information service activities n.e.c.

Mixed · depends on counterparty

Forensic Analysis

DZ requiredSubstance: STANDARDAI-derived

ISIC 6399 is a residual category. Under MD 229 of 2025, income is Qualifying only if it constitutes 'Data Hosting' or 'Software Provision' under Article 2. If the activity involves bespoke data analysis or human-led information synthesis, the FTA will recharacterize it as 'Professional Services' under Article 3, rendering it Excluded Income.

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Legal Reference

Article 2(1)(g) and Article 3(1)(h) of Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025

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Misclassification of 'Consultancy Services' (Excluded) as 'Information Services' (Qualifying) to exploit the FZP-to-FZP 0% rate.

4 licensable activities under this classification

Media Monitoring ServicesExternal approval required

Non-Commercial Information ServicesExternal approval required

Press Materials Editing & DistributingExternal approval required

Taqyeem (Evaluation) Service CenterExternal approval required

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