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𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗥𝗦𝗠 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝘂𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁 | 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗡𝗼. 𝟭 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 Following the enactment of Decree-Law No. 157 of 2024, registration is now a regulatory imperative for in-scope Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) in Kuwait. To ease compliance during this inaugural filing cycle (for financial periods ending on or before 31 March 2026), the tax authorities have opened an early advance tax payment pathway. Although voluntary, taking swift action acts as an administrative accelerator—substantially reducing processing friction for inspections, grievances, and tax card renewals. Our latest publication breaks down the essential mechanics:   • Pillar Two calculations (including GloBE income and substance-based exclusions).   • Crediting mechanics against final tax returns. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱, 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁. Read the full analysis by our specialized tax practice here: rsm.global/kuwait/insight…

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Sustainability reporting isn't just a compliance exercise anymore. It's a strategic imperative. In the GCC, it's not a trend. It's the new baseline. Our latest reel breaks down what's changing and how RSM in Kuwait is helping organizations lead the shift. Read our latest newsletter: rsm.global/kuwait/insight…

Is your company unintentionally taking on a contractor’s tax debt? 📉 In Kuwait, ignoring tax retention rules isn't just a minor oversight—it’s a major financial risk. In Episode 3 of Tax in a Minute, we discuss the steep consequences of non-compliance. The Reality Check: ✅Total Liability: If you fail to retain 5%, the Kuwait Tax Authority can recover the entire tax amount plus delay penalties directly from you. ✅Contract Reporting: You are legally required to submit all foreign contract details to the authorities. ✅On-Site Inspections: Tax inspectors are actively visiting companies to ensure these rules are followed. Don't let a foreign contractor's tax bill become your problem. 🛡️ 📧 Get expert guidance: rsm.global/kuwait/service…

A quick highlight from our webinar "Navigating Kuwait's 2026 Cybersecurity Mandate", hosted by RSM in Kuwait in partnership with 6clicks. Our speakers, Bhaskar Maheshwari and Marcus S., shared expert insights on Kuwait's NCSC Decision No. 2 of 2026, the NBCC control framework and how AI-driven compliance automation can support organisations in meeting their obligations. Watch the full webinar here: rsm.global/kuwait/insight… Interested in learning more about navigating your NBCC compliance journey? Talk to our experts: [cybersecurity@rsm.com.kw](mailto:cybersecurity@rsm.com.kw)

Is your business accidentally inheriting someone else's tax debt? 📉 If you work with foreign contractors in Kuwait, the answer might be "yes"—unless you have a Tax Clearance Certificate. In this 60-second deep dive, we explain why the TCC is the only way to safely release retentions and protect your company's bottom line. RSM in Kuwait is here to help you navigate the complexities of the Kuwait Tax Authority. 💼 🔗 Contact us: rsm.global/kuwait/service…

May is an important month for ESG in the GCC. Here are the key events shaping the region's sustainable future. 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗜𝗖𝗣𝗗𝗣𝗖𝗧) May 12 | Kuwait City, Kuwait - internationalconferencealerts.com/eventdetails.p… 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗪𝗩𝗦𝗦) May 13 | Hamad Town, Bahrain - internationalconferencealerts.com/eventdetails.p… 𝗦𝗚𝗦 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗗𝘂𝗯𝗮𝗶 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 May 14 | Dubai, UAE - sgs.com/-/media/sgscor… 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗘𝗦𝗚 & 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 May 14 | Virtual (Zoom) - icai.org/newevent/11589 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 May 19 | Virtual - info.unglobalcompact.org/hrxai-s1?_gl=1… 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗨𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 May 19–21 | Abu Dhabi, UAE (ADNEC) - worldutilitiescongress.com 𝗜𝗙𝗥𝗦 𝗦𝟭 & 𝗦𝟮 𝗘𝗦𝗚 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗖𝗖-𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 May 20 | Saudi Arabia - ifa.org.uk/cpd/webinars/i… 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲-𝗼𝗳𝗳: 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 May 21 | Virtual - amcsgroup.com/resources/webi… 𝗜𝗻𝘁'𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 May 26 | Doha, Qatar - internationalconferencealerts.com/eventdetails.p… 𝗜𝗻𝘁'𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 May 27 | Muscat, Oman - internationalconferencealerts.com/eventdetails.p… 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗶𝗹 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗜𝗖𝗦𝗕𝗠𝗘𝗟𝗨𝗦) May 29 | Muscat, Oman - internationalconferencealerts.com/eventdetails.p… Navigating the ESG landscape is complex. At RSM in Kuwait, we provide the clarity and expertise to turn your ambition into action. Which events will you be attending? 𝗧𝗮𝗴 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱!

Tax Alert: Major Reforms to Kuwait’s 5% Tax Retention Rules 🇰🇼 Significant changes are here for Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) in Kuwait. Under Decree-Law No. (157) of 2024, new reforms to the 5% tax retention rules aim to improve cash flow and align with international "Pillar Two" standards. Key Updates: MNE Exemption: Eligible MNEs are now exempt from the 5% tax retention by government entities. Strict Compliance: To qualify, companies must register under the new law and maintain an active Tax Card. New Restrictions: Strict rules now apply to "Gross-Up" clauses and service provisions for non-compliant companies. Is your business ready to unlock its withheld capital? Stay ahead of these regulatory shifts. 🔗 Read more: rsm.global/kuwait/insight…

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1 Day Left for the Webinar! Don't miss out on the final chance to join our webinar on navigating Kuwait's 2026 Cyber Mandate. Discover essential strategies for compliance and stay ahead of the curve with expert insights. 👉 Register now to join us tomorrow: luma.com/ctfkaovs  #NCSC #KuwaitRegulations #CyberCompliance

5 Days Left for the Webinar! Get ready for an insightful session on navigating Kuwait’s 2026 Cyber Mandate. Join us to explore the critical aspects of cybersecurity compliance and how you can prepare for the upcoming regulatory changes. 👉 Register now to secure your spot: luma.com/ctfkaovs #NCSC #KuwaitRegulations #CyberCompliance

Kuwait's NCSC has formally mandated the NBCC as the national cybersecurity baseline. Join us for an exclusive webinar on Navigating Kuwait's 2026 Cybersecurity Mandate to understand what this means and how to respond. Monday, 4th May 2026 | 11:00 AM Kuwait Time | Microsoft Teams Meet our Speakers: Bhaskar Maheshwari, Cybersecurity Partner, RSM in Kuwait Marcus Smith, Technical Operations Lead, UK/EMEA, 6clicks Register now at - rsm.global/kuwait/insight… Or RSVP at - deepali.singh@rsm.com.kw

Tax in a Minute | Episode 1: Tax Retention for Kuwaiti Companies ⏱️💼 Managing tax retentions can be a headache for Kuwaiti firms, but there’s a clear path to compliance. In our latest Tax in a Minute episode, RSM in Kuwait explains how to navigate the 5% withholding rule and how a Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) can streamline your future payments. Key Takeaway: If you don't retain the 5% or secure a TCC, the Kuwaiti Tax Authority may hold your company liable for the amount. Stay protected. Stay informed. 🎥 Watch Episode 1 now. 📩 Consult our tax experts: rsm.global/kuwait/service… #FinancialReporting #KuwaitLaw #RSMInsights #TaxAlert

Stay ahead of Kuwait's 2026 Cybersecurity Mandate. Understand the new mandatory cybersecurity baseline, explore the control domains, and learn how AI can streamline compliance. This webinar is essential for organizations looking to align with the latest cybersecurity requirements. Register now for key insights on planning and achieving compliance. Registration link: linkedin.com/events/navigat… #CyberSecurity #Compliance #Kuwait #AI

Customer Experience goes beyond solving problems, it's about designing every interaction to build trust and prevent friction. Explore how CX shapes lasting relationships. 🌟 Want to dive deeper into CX? Learn how a deeper understanding of CX can transform your customer experience strategy. Explore our services here: ow.ly/ONZw50YKivg #customerexperience #CX #CXinKuwait

RSM in Kuwait recently hosted an online workshop on wartime stress management, facilitated by Dr. Naif Al-Mutawa as part of his social responsibility commitment and on a pro bono basis as a voluntary contribution to the wellbeing of our colleagues and the broader community. The session covered practical tools for managing thoughts and emotions during periods of conflict, with particular attention to the role of sleep and daily routine in maintaining a stable outlook. It concluded with an open Q&A, allowing participants to raise questions relevant to their own circumstances and families. Dr. Naif is a licensed clinical psychologist, founder of Socoon Clinic and Neuropsychcare in Kuwait and a faculty member at Kuwait University's Faculty of Medicine. He brings hands-on experience in this area: he trained with survivors of political torture at Bellevue Hospital in New York and has more recently supervised psychologists working with survivors of the conflict in Gaza. We are grateful to Dr. Naif for his time, his knowledge and his dedication to the community. Supporting the wellbeing of our people across professional and personal dimensions remains an area we continue to focus on. #MentalHealth #StressManagement #Kuwait #SocialResponsibility

At RSM Kuwait, we stand in profound gratitude and appreciation for those on the frontlines, whose dedication and courage continue to protect and serve our nation. May God protect Kuwait and its people.

Oil & Gas isn't stepping away from ESG. It's leading it. Net-zero targets. IFRS S1 & S2. A 4GW renewable park in Kuwait. The Gulf's energy sector isn't waiting it's moving. Our latest reel breaks down how ESG is reshaping O&G across the GCC, and what that means for your business. Read the full insights: rsm.global/kuwait/insight…

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Omar Rachidi, Engagement Auditor at RSM in Kuwait 🌟 At RSM in Kuwait, we are fortunate to have professionals like Omar Rachidi, our Engagement Auditor, whose dedication and fresh perspective drive excellence in everything he does. We’re proud to have Omar on our team, dedicated to fostering growth and success. Interested in joining a team like Omar’s? Check available opportunities - lnkd.in/dBZ_RVwM

A quick highlight from our webinar “AI-Powered Third-Party Risk Management”, hosted by RSM in Kuwait in partnership with 6clicks Our speakers, Bhaskar Maheshwari and Marcus Smith, shared expert insights on strengthening third-party risk resilience and moving towards AI-enabled risk intelligence. Interested in learning more about enhancing your TPRM program? Email us at: cybersecurity@rsm.com.kw