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24 Mar 26

UAE Tax Calendar 2026: Key Deadlines for Businesses

Most tax responsibilities are time-bound; therefore, businesses need to fulfill tax requirements as per the relevant deadlines. The specified deadlines are actually in good faith of a business. This, in turn, provides a roadmap for entities to plan and strategize based on their specific circumstances. On the other hand, it…

17 Feb 26

VAT Registration Thresholds in the UAE Explained Simply

Value-added tax (VAT) became applicable in the UAE on 1st January 2018. The standard rate is 5% for most taxable supplies; however, there are also zero-rated and exempt supplies. Businesses must register for VAT. However, this is dependent on the business’s turnover, as given in the form of VAT registration…

03 Feb 26

What Tax Records UAE Businesses Are Expected to Maintain

Tax compliance is not simply filing tax returns and paying the tax liability. However, it is more than that. One of the prime tax responsibilities includes maintaining UAE tax records or documentation. Therefore, businesses must strive to put in place systems and procedures built into the organization that keep and…

14 Jan 26

VAT Recovery in the UAE

VAT Recovery in the UAE: How to Claim Input VAT Correctly Taxpayers often discuss value-added tax (VAT) liability, which is, in fact, output VAT. However, there are cases when a refund claim for VAT is made from the tax authority, referred to as input VAT or recoverable VAT. The simple…

03 Dec 25

VAT Compliance for SMEs in the UAE

Just like corporate tax, value-added tax (VAT) is also an integral part of the tax collection system in the UAE. It is applicable in most of the developed economies worldwide. However, it started on January 1st, 2018, in the UAE. For businesses, VAT is not just a tax; it is…

14 Feb 25

Common Tax Pitfalls in the UAE and How to Avoid Them

There are instances when a business or a taxable person commits mistakes that may result in a penalty. On the other hand, a taxable person may be unaware or simply forget to claim a tax relief that might have resulted in a lower tax liability. Both these cases are not…

29 Jul 24

Taxation of Foreign Banks in Dubai

The new law brings changes in the taxation of foreign banks in Dubai. This blog highlights the key changes in the law.

08 Jul 24

VAT vs. Corporate Tax in the UAE

This blog provides key information on VAT vs. corporate tax in the UAE. This includes key differences and advantages and disadvantages.

19 Apr 24

The Role of Tax Consultants for UAE Businesses

The role of tax consultants is important for every business nowadays. In this blog we give key insight for UAE businesses.

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…

UAE VAT

UAE Tax Calendar 2026: Key Deadlines for Businesses

VAT Registration Thresholds in the UAE Explained Simply

What Tax Records UAE Businesses Are Expected to Maintain

VAT Recovery in the UAE

VAT Compliance for SMEs in the UAE

Common Tax Pitfalls in the UAE and How to Avoid Them

Taxation of Foreign Banks in Dubai

VAT vs. Corporate Tax in the UAE

The Role of Tax Consultants for UAE Businesses

Tax Evasion and Tax Avoidance: Key Differences

UAE Tax Calendar 2026: Key Deadlines for Businesses

Audit Checklist for Small Businesses in the UAE

Outsourced Bookkeeping vs. In-House Accountant