The UAE is poised to launch a new era in digital finance. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the implications are massive. At the centre of this transformation is the Digital Dirham, a blockchain-based Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) being rolled out...
The introduction of corporate tax in the UAE has brought a profound shift in how businesses—both small and large—approach corporate restructuring. Historically known as a tax-free haven, the UAE’s new corporate tax regime, introduced for financial years beginning on...
Climate commitments are tightening across the Gulf, and investors are increasingly rewarding firms that can prove – not merely promise – their low-carbon credentials. The Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) has more than quadrupled in value since 2020 and was already...
As the UAE strides towards global innovation leadership, the introduction of Research and Development (R&D) tax credits, set for 2026, presents a significant opportunity for founders and businesses across all sectors. These incentives, designed to fortify the...
Wondering what's happening with the ecommerce industry UAE this year? As of May 2025, the ecommerce and digital trade industry in Dubai and the wider UAE continues to experience significant growth, positioning itself as a central pillar of the region's economic...
Tax in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has long been synonymous with minimal liability and pro-business incentives. When it comes to tax optimisation, from zero personal income tax to the generous free zone benefits that can result in lower or even zero corporate tax,...
Here's our detailed tax compliance checklist, outlining the compliance requirements for Free Zone Entities, Mainland Companies, and Offshore Entities in the UAE for 2025. It covers key areas such as Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Value Added Tax (VAT), Economic Substance...
Keeping your tax registration details up to date in the UAE is crucial for individuals and businesses alike. Are you wondering how to amend taxable person details in the Emirates? Whether you are registered for VAT or Corporate Tax, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA)...
Why The 2025 Corporate Tax Review Deserves Board‑level Attention The UAE’s 9% Federal Corporate Tax (CT) only came into force for most companies less than two years ago, yet the Ministry of Finance (MoF) will evaluate the regime during 2025 and decide whether to tweak...
Are you needing help understanding how to handle a corporate tax audit in the UAE for your business? As the UAE continues to diversify its economy and adopt international best practices, a federal corporate tax regime has been introduced for businesses operating both...
As the global tax environment continues to evolve, the UAE has introduced a Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT) to ensure large multinational enterprises (MNEs) operating in the Emirates pay an effective tax rate of at least 15%. The measure, which aligns with the...
Value Added Tax (VAT) deregistration is the process by which a business formally cancels its registration with the UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA). Deregistering may seem daunting, but it is a necessary step for businesses that no longer need or qualify for VAT...