New tax regulations have been applied in the UAE: Do they affect your business? The UAE Top-Up Tax registration is now available on the Federal Tax Authority (FTA)’s EmaraTax portal.

The UAE is implementing a modern electronic invoicing framework called the Decentralized Continuous Transaction Control and Exchange (DCTCE) model, commonly known as the 5-Corner Model. This system is based on

Introduction ASPs Provider Selection With mandatory e-invoicing for B2B and B2G transactions coming into force in July 2026, UAE businesses are under pressure to get their systems, data, and provider

Introduction E-Invoicing Penalties and Fines: When the UAE Ministry of Finance published Cabinet Decision No. 106 of 2025 on 24 November 2025, it completed the legal architecture of the UAE’s

The UAE is positioning itself as a global leader in digital taxation by implementing the Decentralized Continuous Transaction Control and Exchange (DCTCE) model, commonly known as the 5-Corner e-invoicing system.

The majority of businesses in the UAE believe: “We are profitable. We’ll just pay 9% on profit. Simple.” It’s not. Ever since the inception of Corporate Tax in the UAE

Key takeaways Mandatory e-invoicing is arriving in phases. A voluntary pilot starts this month, in July 2026, with large businesses required to be live by 1 January 2027 A new

The UAE has just recently made headlines by revealing a plan for steep fines for businesses that don’t comply with the Electronic Invoicing System (EIS). According to new regulations, companies

For business holders, the UAE’s corporate tax system’s inclusion of tax groups is important. Primarily, tax groups are eligible for the tax advantages and relaxations that are often offered to

UAE corporate tax now applies to real estate income. By 2026, rules are stricter, definitions clearer, and exemptions narrower. assumption that their property incomes are not taxed. Property owners can

Business Restructuring Relief is conferred in Article 27 of the Corporate Tax Law and enables businesses to avert challenges concerning taxes during specific restructuring operations. This relief allows businesses to

Companies in the UAE are now looking for ways to potentially lower the amount of corporate tax that they have to pay. Even if it is essential for companies to

According to the most recent Corporate Tax Guide on Taxation of Natural Persons released in November 2023, individuals running businesses in the UAE must adhere to the Corporate Tax regulations

As part of its goal to become a significant worldwide Centre for business and investment, the UAE has implemented a competitive CT system in light of current international tax trends.

The process of tax dispute litigation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) describes the legal framework that allows taxpayers to challenge decisions made by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). This

Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 regulates VAT in UAE, where an amount of 5% is levied as VAT on most commodities and services. This article explains the applicability of

The UAE Corporate Tax Law recognizes the role that charities and non-profit organizations play in supporting social, cultural, religious, and public welfare causes. Article 9 of the Corporate Tax Law

Corporate Tax & Expenses: An Overview  The UAE corporate tax law dismisses or prohibits certain expenses to be deducted. This is done so that a form of relief is given

⚠️ Important Update: Small Business Relief is available only for Tax Periods ending on or before 31 December 2026. As of mid-2026, the UAE Ministry of Finance has not announced

Landlord-tenant conflicts, boundary disagreements, and contract breaches are the main Property disputes in the UAE. The resolution process usually begins with negotiation and mediation, as guided by laws such as

The Global Minimum Tax and UAE Corporate Tax The global minimum tax, also known as the OECD Two-Pillar Solution, is a tax framework designed to ensure multinational corporations pay a

“This guide reflects the UAE VAT amendments effective from 15 November 2024 and remains fully applicable in 2026.” The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) issued Public Clarification No. 40 to provide

Essentially, taxable persons are required to comply with the Arm’s Length Principle in business transactions for corporate tax purposes. As per the latest Explanatory Guide, the taxable income of taxable

The tax residency certificate (TRC) is a valid document that confirms a person’s tax residency status for a given country as issued by its relevant tax authority. The FTA sitting

A declaration under corporate tax is a statement that a taxable person must submit to the FTA to report their income and expenses for a financial year and calculate their

Corporate Tax Audits UAE is a mandatory process to check if companies comply with tax regulations and report their tax liabilities correctly. An auditor reviews a company’s financial statements, tax

As per the UAE corporate tax partnership are broadly categorized into two forms, this includes foreign and regional partnerships. Further, regional partnerships are expanded into incorporated and unincorporated coalitions. Therefore,

Non-residents of Canada who earn income from Canadian sources must navigate not only the Income Tax Act (ITA) but also consider the potential impact of tax treaties between Canada and