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Kuwait’s 15% tax on multinationals, explained

Kuwait’s Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax applies to multinational groups with revenue of €750 million or more, starting with 2025 fiscal years.

By Gulf Tax DeskGulf Tax NewsroomPublished 9 October 2026 · 3 min read
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The law marks a shift for Kuwait, which previously taxed mainly foreign corporate bodies. Kuwaiti-owned groups that meet the revenue threshold are now in scope too.

Threshold: €750m group revenue

What it means

Groups should confirm how existing charges such as Zakat and the National Labour Support Tax apply alongside the new regime, and model their combined position.

Official sourceKuwait Ministry of Finance
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