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09/10/2026

Here is another podcast with GG Benitez International the host of The Dubai Connect Podcast, capturing various tax scenarios for an American tax resident owning a UAE rental property vis-a-via US based rental property. It also covers key factors to consider while making those decisions and busting common myths!

Americans investing in Dubai real estate hear the same line from al...

09/10/2026

Tax Chronicles | Season 1
FTA Friday 🇦🇪

Revenue under AED 3 million does not automatically mean zero Corporate Tax.

Did you know
Businesses with revenue below AED 3 million may be able to elect for Small Business Relief, which can result in nil taxable income for that period—but the relief must be properly claimed rather than assumed.

What it means for you
A lot of small business owners will hear “under AED 3 million” and assume that means they are effectively outside Corporate Tax. That is not the right way to view it. The relief depends on eligibility and on making the correct election in the tax return, while still maintaining proper records and compliance. If the relief is not claimed correctly, the normal Corporate Tax framework still applies, including the 0% band up to AED 375,000 and 9% above that threshold. For founders, that means the real issue is not just turnover—it is whether the relief is available, claimed properly, and aligned with the broader tax strategy.

Planning insight
For planning insights on this subject, refer to https://finnection.com/tax-chronicles/s1/uae10/

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07/10/2026

Tax Chronicles | Season 1
Worldview Wednesday 🌎

Buying or renting a home in the US helps your move — but it does not automatically solve your Canadian tax residency position.

Did you know
Buying a home in the US supports your relocation, but it does not automatically prove that your Canadian tax residency has ended.

What it means for you
A lot of Canadians assume that once they establish a home in the US, the departure question is essentially settled. In practice, a US home is only one piece of the residency analysis.
The CRA looks at your overall ties, including:
• where your family is
• whether you still own or maintain property in Canada
• your lifestyle connections
• your ongoing personal and economic ties
If strong ties to Canada remain, the US home alone may not be enough to support a non-resident position.
That’s where people get caught — they did something meaningful in the US, but not enough changed in Canada.

Planning insight
For planning insights on this subject, refer to https://finnection.com/tax-chronicles/s1/cb10/

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02/10/2026

Tax Chronicles | Season 1
FTA Friday 🇦🇪

A nil tax result does not protect you from a late-filing problem.

Did you know
Under UAE Corporate Tax, filing obligations apply even where the final tax payable is low or nil. Missing the return deadline can still create penalty exposure regardless of whether the business ultimately owes tax.

What it means for you
A lot of founders focus on whether they have a tax liability and pay less attention to whether the return is filed on time. That approach can become expensive. Even if your taxable income falls within the 0% band up to AED 375,000, or your position is otherwise reduced through losses or reliefs, the filing obligation still matters. For businesses with weak year-end processes, delayed bookkeeping, or late adviser engagement, the real risk is often procedural rather than technical. In practice, a business can go from “no tax payable” to “avoidable penalty exposure” simply because deadlines were treated as secondary.

Planning insight
For planning insights on this subject, refer to https://finnection.com/tax-chronicles/s1/uae9

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30/09/2026

Tax Chronicles | Season 1
Worldview Wednesday 🌎

Your move year is often the most complex tax year of the entire relocation.

Did you know
The year you move from Canada to the US often involves dual filings, overlapping rules, and timing mismatches across two tax systems.

What it means for you
This is where many otherwise careful taxpayers make their biggest mistakes.
The move year can include:
• Canadian departure reporting
• US arrival status
• splitting income between countries
• different reporting timelines
• accounts changing treatment mid-year
On top of that, you are dealing with:
• relocation logistics
• employment changes
• life disruption
So tax planning often gets pushed aside until filing season — when it is already too late to change most decisions.
The result is confusion around:
• what income belongs where
• how accounts should be reported
• and what filings are required

Planning insight
For planning insights on this subject, refer to https://finnection.com/tax-chronicles/s1/cb9/

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25/09/2026

Tax Chronicles | Season 1
FTA Friday 🇦🇪

You do not need a company to fall into the UAE Corporate Tax net.

Did you know
A natural person carrying on business or business activities in the UAE may be subject to Corporate Tax if annual turnover from that business exceeds AED 1 million in a calendar year.

What it means for you
If you are operating as an individual consultant, advisor, sole practitioner, or licensed freelancer, it is dangerous to assume Corporate Tax only applies to incorporated businesses. Once your business turnover crosses AED 1 million, you may enter the Corporate Tax framework as a natural person, which means registration, compliance, recordkeeping, and filing obligations can become relevant. This is particularly important for owner-led professionals who invoice directly in their own name and have grown quickly. Many freelancers will focus on revenue growth without realizing the tax classification changes once the threshold is crossed.

Planning insight
For planning insights on this subject, refer to https://finnection.com/tax-chronicles/s1/uae8/
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23/09/2026

Tax Chronicles | Season 1
Worldview Wednesday 🌎

The Canada-US tax treaty can help resolve residency conflicts — but it does not rescue a poorly planned move.

Did you know
The part of the treaty people often rely on is the residency tie-breaker, which applies when both countries treat you as a tax resident.
It looks at factors such as:
• permanent home
• centre of vital interests
• habitual residence
• citizenship (if needed)

What it means for you
This is one of the biggest misunderstandings in cross-border moves. Many people assume that because a treaty exists, it will automatically resolve any residency issues.
But the treaty is not a blanket override.
It only applies where:
• both countries have a valid claim
• and your facts support a clear conclusion
If your departure was weak — for example:
• major Canadian ties remain
• the move was not clearly executed
• or your life still looks predominantly Canadian
then relying on the treaty becomes a defensive argument, not a planning position.
It also does not fix:
• departure tax issues
• reporting failures
• PFIC or account-level problems
• state tax exposure in the US

Planning insight
For planning insights on this subject, refer to https://finnection.com/tax-chronicles/s1/cb8/
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21/09/2026

Are you a Canadian living in Qatar or elsewhere in the GCC?

Moving abroad does not automatically mean your Canadian tax responsibilities disappear. Your residency status, ties to Canada, income sources and other factors can affect what you may need to report to the CRA.

In this podcast, we discuss what Canadians living in Qatar and the GCC should understand about their potential Canadian tax obligations and why proper planning matters before tax issues become more complicated.

Watch the full discussion and make sure you understand where you stand.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI9IBltlrHA

Need help with Canadian, cross border or international tax matters? Finnection can help you review your situation and plan with greater clarity.

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18/09/2026

Tax Chronicles | Season 1
FTA Friday 🇦🇪

Getting a Tax Residency Certificate does not mean your UAE Corporate Tax position is automatically in order.

Did you know
A UAE Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) and UAE Corporate Tax compliance serve different purposes. A TRC may help support treaty or residence claims, but it does not replace the need to register, maintain records, and file Corporate Tax returns where required.

What it means for you
A lot of founders assume that once a company has a UAE TRC, its wider tax position is effectively validated. That is not the right conclusion. A TRC can be useful for treaty access or proving residence in certain cross-border situations, but Corporate Tax compliance is a separate question. A company can hold itself out as UAE-resident and still have weaknesses in registration, substance, accounting support, or filing readiness. For businesses with international shareholders, holding structures, or cross-border income streams, treating the TRC as a full tax solution can create false comfort at exactly the wrong time.

Planning insight
For planning insights on this subject, refer to https://finnection.com/tax-chronicles/s1/uae7/
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16/09/2026

Tax Chronicles | Season 1
Worldview Wednesday 🌎

You can plan the IRS side properly — and still have problems at the state level.

Did you know
US state tax rules do not always follow federal rules, and they can apply very differently depending on where you move.

What it means for you
Many Canadians moving to the US focus on federal tax and assume that once IRS planning is done, the problem is solved. But the US has multiple layers of taxation.
A clear example is California.
A Canadian moving to California may discover that California does not follow the same treatment as the federal system when it comes to an RRSP.
So even if the RRSP is functioning as expected federally, the state may:
• treat income differently
• create additional reporting or tax exposure
• or change the planning outcome entirely

That means a move that looks clean at the federal level can still create:
• state tax liability
• unexpected filings
• and additional planning complexity

Planning insight
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