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24 Jan 25

Year-End Accounting Checklist for UAE Businesses in 2025

As the year draws to a close, businesses gear up for one of the most crucial periods of the accounting cycle: the year-end. To ensure a smooth and compliant transition into the next financial year, here is a practical and actionable checklist tailored for UAE businesses in 2025. 1. Reconcile…

06 Dec 24

The Cost of Corporate Tax Compliance in the UAE

Every day, in the business world, we hear that enterprises must comply with the relevant laws of the jurisdiction. However, one must grasp the fact that it comes with a price. Similarly, tax compliance is as important as any other business responsibility. In the UAE, corporate tax is liable now…

18 Oct 24

Role of De Minimis in Corporate Tax UAE

A free zone person may prefer to become a qualifying free zone person to enjoy 0% corporate tax. However, the 0% rate is only applicable to qualifying income. There are certain requirements that the entities must fulfill to get this incentive. One of these conditions is to meet the de…

26 Apr 24

Taxation of Online Businesses in the UAE

Taxation of online businesses is important in the modern era of electronic commerce. This blog gives key information on the topic.

05 Apr 24

Corporate Tax Payments and Refunds in the UAE

Corporate tax payments and refunds information is provided in this blog. In the UAE, non-compliance can result in severe penalties.

Related Party Transaction in the UAE Corporate Tax

21 Dec 23

Related Party Transactions in the UAE Corporate Tax

Related-party transactions are important for most businesses. This blog highlights the basics of this topic under the UAE tax law.

13 Nov 23

What is a Permanent Establishment in Corporate Tax?

Explore UAE's tax landscape, decode Permanent Establishment under Federal-Decree Law. Stay informed for strategic financial decisions in the tax-friendly environment

06 Oct 23

Corporate Tax for Freelancers in the UAE

Corporate tax is a new topic for businesses operating in the UAE. Therefore, everyone has a different question in mind regarding corporate tax. One of these questions is what will be the case for freelancers in the new corporate tax regime. The question is simple; however, there are different ways…

17 Aug 23

Corporate Tax for Partnerships in The UAE

The new corporate tax (CT) regime in the UAE is applicable from June 1, 2023. The main highlight is that businesses are now taxable for their profits. The standard CT rate is 9%; however, profits of up to AED 375,000 are taxable at a 0% rate. Resultantly, the standard rate…

04 Aug 23

Tax Evasion and Tax Avoidance: Key Differences

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…

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