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Freelancers and sole establishment owners pay UAE corporate tax once yearly business turnover passes AED 1 million. Here is what counts, what relief applies and when to register.
A tax invoice format in the UAE is the exact set of details the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) requires on every invoice a VAT registered business issues, including the words “Tax Invoice”, your Tax…
The Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax in the UAE, known as the DMTT, is the UAE’s domestic implementation of the OECD/G20 Pillar Two global minimum tax framework. It tests whether an in-scope multinational…
A qualifying free zone person (QFZP) is a UAE free zone company that meets a specific set of legal conditions and, because it meets them, pays 0% corporate tax on its qualifying income and 9% on the…
The United Arab Emirates has overhauled its tax penalty regime. On 9 October 2025 the UAE Cabinet issued Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 2025. This decision, which takes effect on 14 April 2026, revises…
Taxes are not just “something the government takes”. They are also a design choice: who pays, when they pay, and whether the cost can be pushed to someone else. If you run a business in Dubai, Abu…
When travellers plan a dream trip to the United Arab Emirates, it’s easy to focus on iconic skyscrapers, record‑breaking malls and endless sunshine. Yet there’s one practical detail every visitor…
Business cycles are real. Companies close, merge, or restructure. When that happens, you already have a long to-do list. The last thing you need is a surprise penalty after you think you are “done.”…
Transfer pricing is now one of the most closely monitored areas of tax compliance in the UAE. As more businesses fall under the Corporate Tax regime, one document has become essential for proving…
Dubai’s cosmopolitan economy attracts entrepreneurs, expatriates and investors from around the world. A Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) is the document that unlocks the UAE’s network of…
When the UAE introduced corporate tax on June 1, 2023, one of the big changes for companies was a stronger requirement to maintain good accounting records. It’s no longer enough just to keep your…
Corporate tax is still new for many businesses. However, now it is a permanent part of the UAE business environment. Starting June 2023, companies across Dubai must calculate their taxable income and…
The UAE has recently changed its corporate tax regulations for companies in free zones. These zones were previously regarded as tax-free areas. On 28 August–3 September 2025, the Ministry of Finance…
The UAE introduced a federal corporate tax system in June 2023. If you have a business in Dubai, you need to understand how to calculate corporate tax. Whether you are running a mainland company, a…
Missing a corporate tax deadline in the UAE can feel scary. It can lead to severe penalties from federal tax authorities and increased scrutiny. The penalty can be in the form of fines for both late…
Corporate tax in the UAE is now an essential part of doing business. Since the introduction of the corporate tax regime, companies are required to prepare and submit their corporate tax returns…
If your business in the UAE deals with other parts of the same group, whether in the UAE or abroad, you must follow transfer pricing rules. These rules make sure that prices for goods, services, or…
Corporate tax is a new reality for businesses in the UAE. It is a direct tax on the net profit of companies and business entities. This system started on June 1, 2023, and it marks a big step in the…
The introduction of the Corporate Tax Law in the United Arab Emirates, through Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022, marks a significant shift in how family foundations are treated for tax purposes. The…
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) in the UAE have taken a major step to support businesses. They have launched a Cabinet Decision that offers a way to waive…
Corporate tax is a direct tax charged on the net income or profit of businesses.In January 2022, the UAE Ministry of Finance announced that a federal Corporate Tax (CT) would be introduced.This tax…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced new updates to its corporate tax framework, impacting foreign investors and non-resident entities. The introduction of Cabinet Decision No. 35 of 2025…
Expanding a business internationally is an exciting journey, but it comes with challenges, especially when it comes to cross-border tax advice. The real question is who should you go to? For that, we…
With the implementation of Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022, the UAE introduced its corporate tax framework, marking a significant transition for businesses operating within the region. Effective…
