Gulf taxation plans will not plug fiscal deficits

New taxes are being rolled out across the GCC in the wake of the oil price drop

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  • Private sector dependency on state
  • The limits of taxation
  • New taxation proposals
  • VAT
  • Corporate taxes and fees
  • Expatriate tax
  • The limits of subsidy reform
  • Income tax off-limits
  • Saudi revenue ambitions
  • Saudi labour fee plans
  • Focus on business taxes
  • Increased transparency and accountability

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