Corporate Tax De Minimis RulesThe corporate tax de minimis rules act as a buffer to the UAE free zone businesses that are pursuing the elusive zero per cent tax position, but skate on the wrong side, and five years of tax benefits can be erased. Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZPs) under the Cabinet Decision No. …
Author: Ahmed
Ahmed
Ahmed Khan is a UAE-based tax policy analyst who tracks Federal Tax Authority and Ministry of Finance announcements, Cabinet Decisions and treaty developments across the GCC.
Internal Controls Checklist for FTA Audit: Why It MattersThe background of the audit preparedness of the business in the UAE is the Internal Controls Checklist for FTA Audit. The Federal Tax Authority conducts audits that aim at ensuring that a business is paying the right, consistent, and transparent tax payments. Although most organizations feel that …
Introduction To VAT De-Registration 2026VAT de-registration 2026 will have the UAE businesses apply through the FTA portal within 20 days of business of cessation of taxable supplies or any of the AED 375,000 thresholds, and simplified pre-approvals and final returns. The procedure, which remains the same in the essence but is highlighted in the FTA …
Audit Assessment Timeline 2026 is an important change in the way the tax authorities will start, perform, and end the audit with the newly changed Tax Procedures Law. These are structural changes. They have a direct influence on the duration of time available to tax authorities to scrutinize previous filings, speed with which taxpayers have …
FTA AI tax compliance is rapidly reshaping how businesses and individuals prepare for the future of taxation in the UAE. As 2026 approaches, the Federal Tax Authority is strengthening its use of artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and large-scale data matching to enhance accuracy, transparency, and compliance across all tax regimes. This shift signals a new …
E-invoicing compliance cost is rapidly becoming a critical budgeting consideration for SMEs in the UAE as the country accelerates its digital tax transformation. With the UAE government introducing mandatory e-invoicing requirements in phases, small and medium-sized businesses must prepare not only for regulatory compliance but also for the financial and operational impact of adopting new …
UAE Profit Margin Industry Benchmarks: What Is the Position of Your Business?One of the quickest methods of identifying threats and growth opportunities is to know the position of your company in the profitability spectrum. The United Arab Emirates has a high rate of economic change, changes in tax laws and industry specific dynamics; therefore profit …
Free Zone vs MainlandThe Free Zone vs Mainland corporate tax in 2026 in the UAE is an important decision to make when companies move into 2026, and Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZPs) continue to enjoy no tax on qualifying income according to the tightened FTA regulations. Although the standard rate on the profit above AED …
VAT Audit Adjustments in the UAECommon VAT Audit Adjustments in the UAE continue to be one of the most critical compliance concerns for businesses as the tax environment matures. In 2025, the Federal Tax Authority intensified its VAT audit and review activities, focusing on accuracy, transparency, and real-time compliance. These audits are no longer limited …
UAE SME Audit UAE SME Audit Thresholds 2026 are becoming a critical topic for business owners, finance managers, and founders across the Emirates. As the UAE continues to strengthen its corporate governance framework and align with international best practices, small and medium-sized enterprises must clearly understand when an audit becomes mandatory. Many SMEs still assume …
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