How to Prepare a UAE Startup for VAT Registration

A UAE startup should start preparing for VAT registration the moment its taxable turnover looks likely to cross AED 375,000 in a rolling 12 months, because that is the point where registering with the Federal Tax Authority becomes mandatory, and you only get 30 days to do it. Getting the paperwork and numbers in order […]

Thousands of entrepreneurs come to Dubai every year with a business concept and a clear purpose  to acquire a licence and start earning money. Many spend weeks comparing free zones, licence packages, and visa quotas. Very few put the same emphasis on the most important issue after launch: who will keep my company compliant? This […]

For years, a VAT credit in your EmaraTax account felt like cash in a safe. You built it up over time and drew on it whenever the timing suited you.  “On 1 January 2026, that changed. According to the new five-year limit on VAT refunds introduced by Federal Decree-Law No. 17 of 2025, each VAT […]

Starting a small business in Dubai in 2026 looks a lot different than it did a few years ago.The corporate tax has been fully in force, VAT laws are being enforced more strictly, and e-invoicing is being rolled out in phases. The Federal Tax Authority demands clean, defensible records regardless of the size of your […]

It’s exciting to run a small company in Dubai, but the bottom line of profitability and compliance is how effectively you handle the financial resources that are behind it. Whether you’re operating a startup, retail company, consulting firm, e-commerce shop or trade organization, reliable financial records are no longer optional. In June 2023, the UAE […]

A Complete Guide for Business Owners  Running a business in the UAE entails numerous responsibilities. Among them, VAT compliance is one you simply cannot afford to ignore. Since the UAE introduced Value Added Tax on January 1, 2018, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has been strict about deadlines. And if you are wondering what happens […]