Guides for UAE business owners
Practical, dated guides on VAT, Corporate Tax, e-invoicing and company setup. Rules change, so each guide shows when it was last checked.
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UAE e-invoicing: the 2027 deadlines and what SMEs should do now
Mandatory e-invoicing starts in 2027, and businesses must appoint an accredited service provider months before. Here are the dates and what to do first.
Read the guide →New UAE company? Register for Corporate Tax within three months
Every new UAE company must register for Corporate Tax, even with no revenue. Miss the three-month window and the penalty is AED 10,000.
Read the guide →Small Business Relief: who qualifies and what changes after 2026
If your revenue is AED 3 million or less, you may be able to pay no Corporate Tax, but you must elect for it, and the current rules end with 2026 tax periods.
Read the guide →When must a UAE business register for VAT?
Cross AED 375,000 of taxable supplies and you have 30 days to register. Here is how the thresholds work and what changes once you are registered.
Read the guide →Mainland or free zone: how to choose for your UAE company
The right choice depends on where your customers are, what you will do and how many visas you need. A plain comparison to help you decide.
Read the guide →Tell us where your books stand.
In one call we will tell you what is missing, what is due next and what it costs. No obligation.