Stay informed with expert articles on Corporate Tax, VAT, and business compliance in the UAE. Our professionals break down complex laws into practical insights so you can stay compliant and confident.
The UAE’s introduction of corporate tax in 2023 didn’t just change how companies pay taxes. It forced a rethink of governance documents. The Articles of Association (AoA), once treated as boilerplate legal paperwork, now hold strategic tax value. From profit distribution to tax grouping and audit exposure, clauses inside your
VAT on commercial property in the UAE is charged at 5% on most sales, leases, and subleases. While residential real estate is largely exempt or zero-rated, commercial real estate operates under a distinct set of VAT rules that every investor, landlord, and developer should understand. This guide covers everything you
The new VAT rules in the UAE took effect from 1 January 2026 and introduce targeted but meaningful changes to penalties, refunds, invoicing, and sector-specific compliance. Issued by the Federal Tax Authority and the UAE Cabinet, these rules strengthen enforcement while pushing businesses towards tighter documentation and digital reporting. This
The corporate tax filing deadline in the UAE is set at nine months after the end of a company’s financial year, as required by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). This means businesses must submit their corporate tax return and pay any tax due by that date. For companies following the
Need to create a VAT-compliant invoice in the UAE but unsure about the exact format? You’re not alone. Thousands of businesses face penalties each year (up to AED 2,500 per invoice) simply because they missed a mandatory field or used the wrong invoice type. This guide provides everything you need:
The United Arab Emirates introduced Value Added Tax (VAT) in January 2018 at a standard rate of 5%. However, certain transactions qualify for zero-rating, a special category that offers significant financial advantages while maintaining full VAT system participation. Zero-rated supplies in the UAE remain widely misunderstood. Many businesses either confuse
Gold taxation in Dubai depends on whether you are buying jewellery, trading investment-grade bullion, or investing as a UAE tax resident. You’ll pay 5% VAT on gold jewellery and retail purchases in Dubai. But here’s the kicker, investment-grade gold (99% pure or higher) gets zero VAT in business-to-business transactions between
A Tax Clearance Certificate in the UAE is an official confirmation issued by the Federal Tax Authority that a taxpayer has no outstanding federal tax liabilities at the time of issuance. Authorities, banks, and buyers commonly request it during company liquidation, VAT deregistration, corporate tax exit events, and ownership transfers.
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) imposes a VAT late payment penalty in the UAE when a business fails to pay its VAT on time. From 1 January 2026, the UAE replaced the previous percentage-based VAT late payment penalties with an interest-based framework. Unpaid VAT is now subject to interest calculated
VAT deregistration in the UAE must be submitted to the FTA within 20 business days when a business stops taxable activities or annual turnover drops below AED 187,500. Failure to apply on time triggers penalties starting at AED 1,000, escalating to AED 10,000. This guide walks you through every FTA