Kuwait DMTT audited return, payment and transfer pricing disclosure

We compute the Kuwait top-up tax, prepare the return and TP disclosure form, coordinate the MOF approved auditor, then file and pay.

KWD 6,000Yearly

For: Registered Kuwait DMTT groups.

What we need from you

  • GloBE income and covered taxes for Kuwait entities

    Calculation

  • Audited standalone financial statements

    Attach to return

  • Related party transactions data

    TP disclosure form

  • Master File and Local File

    On request within 30 days

  • Safe harbour data

    Simplification

What we discuss

  • Which MOF approved firm will audit the return?

    Return must be audited

  • Is the first return date confirmed with the MOF?

    Public sources say confirm directly

  • Do safe harbours apply?

    Transitional and simplified safe harbours exist

  • Cash for payment with the return?

    Tax is paid with the return

What we file

  • Compute top-up tax

    Example: GloBE income KWD 8m, covered taxes KWD 0.4m, ETR 5%, top-up 10% x KWD 7m after carve out = KWD 0.7m

  • Audit return and TP disclosure form

  • File and pay

What you get

  • Audited DMTT return and TP disclosure

  • TP files ready for request

The law

  • Decree-Law No. 157 of 2024 on the Multinational Entities Group Tax (DMTT): 15% minimum tax for MNE groups with consolidated revenue of EUR 750 million in two of the four prior years, for periods from 1 January 2025 Source
  • Executive Regulations, Ministerial Resolution No. 55 of 2025 (published 30 June 2025): Registration within 120 days of becoming subject (30 September 2025 for 2025); audited return within 15 months of year end; TP disclosure form with the return Source
  • DMTT Law: penalties: Late return 5% to 25% of tax; late payment 1% per 30 days; incorrect return 25% of the difference if over 10% (10% if self reported); KWD 3,000 fine for listed failures Source

Questions people ask

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