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Circular No. (9) of 2026 to Listed Companies, Licensed Persons, and Collective Investment Scheme Managers Regarding Preparation for IFRS 18.

Supporting responsible AI oversight at board level.

The year of the carve-out

MoF Circular No. 1 of 2026 introduces an optional advance tax payment for taxpayers under Kuwait’s DMTT

Key areas to consider as banks prepare for IFRS 18

Updates to 5% Tax Retention Rules for MNE groups subject to DMTT Law and for other taxpayers

Analysis of the published results of 51 listed commercial banks across six GCC countries for FY ended 31 December 2025.

Building trust and enabling innovation in a dynamic world

A comparative analysis of Kuwait‘s nine listed banks‘ financial performance

Challenges and Risks for Multinational Enterprises

Illustrative disclosures and disclosure checklists under IFRS® Accounting Standards

KPMG takes an enterprise‑wide approach to helping organizations integrate risk, compliance, and resilience across complex environments

How leading banks and retailers are unlocking the future of payments

A forward-looking approach to anticipate disruptions and guide strategies

Be clear in your financial reporting

Biannual analysis of global fintech funding

Your comprehensive guide to the tax policies in Kuwait

Explore how organizations navigate today’s emerging tech — and prepare for what’s next.

From stock-pickers to the quant PE house

A blueprint for creating citizen-centric value through AI-driven transformation

Transforming risk management for a dynamic new era

Orchestrating synergies and value creation in public company acquisitions

Our half yearly analysis of Kuwait’s nine listed commercial banks’ financial performance

Building an integrated, insights-driven front office to power business performance

Technology, media and telecommunications sector CISOs are embracing AI and new strategies to foster trust and drive innovation

The Fit for Pillar Two series helps multinational tax teams turn theory into practice ahead of global tax changes.

Third edition of the KPMG ESG Assurance Maturity Index.

Kuwait MOF issues Executive Bylaws on DMTT Law

A comprehensive guide to Kuwait's DMTT Law

A practical overview of tariff risk

IFRS 18 aims to deliver more consistent, comparable and transparent information

Empowering human-AI collaboration for a trusted future.

Analysis of 2024 year-end results for the top 52 listed banks in the GCC.

A blueprint for creating value through AI-driven transformation

A comparative analysis of Kuwait‘s nine listed banks‘ financial performance

Tax policy, artificial intelligence and talent

In an AI-dominated business environment, the foundational principles of cybersecurity are even more critical

Strengthening the core

Ongoing macroeconomic challenges, geopolitical conflicts and tensions, and a number of high-profile elections in major jurisdictions around the world kept the level of uncertainty very high

Kuwait Tax Alert - December 2024

Tax News Flash - December 2024

On 8 July 2024, the Council of Ministers of Kuwait issued Decree Law No. 7 of 2024, approving the Kuwait – United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) Income and Capital Tax Treaty (“the Tax Treaty”).

A guidebook to understand how to calculate taxable income in Kuwait.

October 2024 update

Kuwait Tax Alert - October 2024

On 8 July 2024, the Council of Ministers of Kuwait issued Decree Law No. 7 of 2024, approving the Kuwait – United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) Income and Capital Tax Treaty (“the Tax Treaty”).

Insights and guidance to implement the new global internal auditing standards

Insight by KPMG Economics

A practical guide to the opportunity for AI across the front, middle and back office

The KPMG BEPS Pillar 2 tracker was launched, providing access to announcements, jurisdiction status information, and jurisdiction contacts.

What it means for business

This is a regular publication from KPMG's EMA Financial Services Regulatory Insight Centre, providing key updates on the latest ESG regulatory developments impacting financial services firms in the UK and the EU.

Challenges and opportunities of the energy transition

Shaping the workforce of the future with AI

IDC MarketScape names KPMG a worldwide Leader in Cybersecurity Risk Management.

Unlock the power of ESG to transform your business and build a more sustainable future.

Potential Changes to Kuwait Corporate Tax Landscape

Explore how the expectations of Talent, the Business, and Society have evolved around Pay, Borders, Mobility, and Life.

The KPMG Kuwait CEO Outlook 2022–23 report draws on the perspectives of 1325 global CEOs, including 25 from Kuwait.

Changes Made to the Tax Inspection Process by the Kuwait Tax Authority (“KTA”)

Flux to flow — Voices from Kuwait

The Kuwait Perspective

Emerging trends in infrastructure

Report analyzing the published results of top 52 listed commercial banks across 6 GCC countries for the year-ended 31 December 2022

Your guide to the tax and regulatory framework in Kuwait

How leading M&A teams are managing ESG DD

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