Capital structure and profitability in a tax-free country: evidence from the UAE

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Capital structure and profitability in a tax-free country: evidence from the UAE

The balance between debt and equity is a key factor explaining profitability. This study examines how capital structure affects the profitability of firms listed on stock exchanges in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a country that does not have a federal corporate income tax regime. The proxies of c...

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Main Authors:	Tebourbi, Imen, Irene, Wei Kiong Ting, Qian, Long Kweh, Al Huseini, Harith Ali Hamood
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. 2020
Subjects:	HF Commerce
Online Access:	http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/30419/ http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/30419/1/Capital%20structure%20and%20profitability%20in%20a%20tax1.pdf

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