A Qualifying Free Zone Person in UAE can claim 0% corporate tax on qualifying income by meeting substance, activity, and compliance requirements under Cabinet Decision No. 100 of 2023.

Learn how to complete your UAE transfer pricing disclosure form correctly. Understand FTA requirements, documentation thresholds, and avoid administrative penalties.

Discover UAE government grants for SMEs including funding programs, procurement benefits, and support initiatives. Learn eligibility requirements and application procedures.

Complete guide to UBO beneficial ownership compliance for UAE SMEs. Learn new filing requirements, disclosure rules, penalties, and how to maintain compliant UBO registers in 2026.

Complete guide to small business relief for UAE businesses earning under AED 3 million. Learn eligibility, election process, documentation, and how to maximize benefits before expiration.

Comprehensive FTA audit preparation for SMEs guide covering documentation, VAT reconciliation, corporate tax readiness, and compliance strategies preventing penalties.

End of service gratuity calculation uses 21 days basic salary per year for years 1-5 and 30 days per year thereafter, capped at two years wages, payable within 14 days of termination.

Corporate tax filing in UAE requires submission within nine months of your tax period end. For December 31 year-ends, this means September 30, 2026. Start preparation six months ahead, engage auditors by April, and complete filing by mid-September to avoid last-minute complications and AED 500 monthly late filing penalties.

Small businesses must select e-invoicing software meeting UAE compliance requirements before the July 2027 mandatory deadline. Evaluate FTA standards, ASP integration, and total costs.

UAE businesses must file VAT returns within 28 days of each tax period end to claim refunds. The Federal Tax Authority processes refund claims within 20 business days when documentation is complete. Late filing triggers AED 1,000 penalties for first offenses under Cabinet Decision No. 40 of 2017.

Essential seasonal cash flow planning guide for retail businesses. Peak season strategies, inventory management, cash reserves, and UAE-specific forecasting techniques.

Critical IFRS compliance requirements for SMEs in UAE. Third edition updates, revenue recognition, financial instruments, and practical implementation guidance for 2027.