The UAE is a financial oasis that has rapidly emerged as a global business hub. It beckons multinational corporations (MNCs) with its strategic location and business-friendly environment. The UAE is not only an inspiration for international trade but has also nurtured a tax landscape that sets it apart from many…
Tax evasion and tax avoidance are two concepts widely used in taxation. Businesses or even individuals can save their tax liabilities through various techniques that are either tax evasion or tax avoidance. Even though these involve saving tax liabilities, there is a massive difference in terms of legality and ethical…
What is a Tax Deduction or Deductible Expenditure? A tax deduction (or deductible expenditure) is an allowable expense that a business can claim to reduce its overall tax liability. These expenses reduce the income that is subject to taxation and thus decrease the overall tax liability of the business. These…
The UAE introduced VAT on January 1, 2018, with the standard rate set at 5%. A business must register for VAT if its taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 in a year. However, a business can also register for VAT on a voluntary basis. In this case, the taxable…
The UAE is implementing the corporate tax on June 1, 2023. In order to remain attractive for businesses, the UAE has set the standard rate of corporate tax at 9%. However, this 9% rate only applies to businesses that have taxable profits of over AED 375,000. Businesses with taxable profits…
Cash is crucial for the survival of a business. Experts often comment that a business can survive even at a loss, but it cannot survive without cash. A business requires cash for almost everything, from the payment of salaries, taxes, suppliers, and so on. In a volatile economy like the…