Other publishing activities

ISIC 5819 is primarily service-oriented (postcards, forms, posters). Under Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025, publishing is not categorized as a 'Qualifying Activity'. Therefore, income derived from this activity is treated as taxable at 9% unless it meets the de minimis requirements or is conducted with other Qualifying Free Zone Persons where the income is not from an Excluded Activity.

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Attempting to recharacterize digital publishing services as 'Distribution of Goods' to qualify for the 0% rate under Designated Zone rules.

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