Data processing, hosting and related activities

Qualifying · 0% eligible

Forensic Analysis

DZ requiredSubstance: STANDARDAI-derived

Under MD 229 of 2025, ISIC 6311 is categorized under 'Software Development and IT Services'. Forensic audit focus is on Core Income Generating Activities (CIGA), specifically ensuring that servers are either physically located in the Free Zone or the management/operation of the cloud infrastructure is conducted by Free Zone employees to satisfy the substance test.

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Legal Reference

Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025, Article 3, Paragraph 1(h)

Audit Red Flag

Misclassification of 'Digital Services' provided to end-consumers (B2C) as 'Data Processing' (B2B) to circumvent the Excluded Activity status of retail services.

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