Input VAT Recovery in UAEInput VAT Recovery is one of the most misunderstood areas of UAE VAT compliance, particularly for businesses that deal in a combination of taxable, exempt, and out-of-scope supplies. As the UAE's VAT framework matures heading into 2026, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) continues to sharpen its scrutiny of how businesses apportion …
Author: Omar Haddad
Omar Haddad
Omar Haddad is a tax audit advisor who assists businesses during FTA tax and VAT audits, from document preparation to responding to information requests.
UAE Tourist VAT Refund Scheme 2026The UAE Tourist VAT Refund Scheme 2026 continues to be one of the most attractive shopping incentives offered anywhere in the world, allowing millions of overseas visitors to recover a meaningful portion of the 5% Value Added Tax they pay on eligible purchases before flying home. Since the Federal Tax …
Dividends and Capital GainsParticipation Exemption UAE Corporate Tax relief is one of the most valuable provisions available to holding companies, investment vehicles, and group structures operating in the Emirates today. Since the introduction of Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022, businesses that earn income from owning shares in other companies have had a legitimate route …
UAE Corporate Tax Guide 2026Percentage of Completion method in the UAE Corporate Tax Guide 2026 is one of the most debated accounting choices for construction and contracting companies operating under the UAE Corporate Tax regime in 2026. Since the Federal Decree-Law on Corporate Tax came into effect for financial years beginning on or after 1 June …
UAE-India Double Taxation AgreementUAE-India Double Taxation Agreement is the single most consequential tax framework governing the financial lives of millions of Indians who live, work, and do business in the United Arab Emirates. Whether you are a salaried professional drawing a salary in Dubai, an entrepreneur running a trading company in Abu Dhabi, or an …
Ready Accounts for UAE Tax Group in 2026Consolidation-ready accounts for UAE Tax Group are no longer just an internal financial exercise they are a regulatory necessity under the UAE Corporate Tax Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022) and the guidance issued by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). As businesses operating in the UAE continue …
Corporate Tax on Investment Income in UAEUAE Corporate Tax on Investment Income has become one of the most discussed topics in the UAE's evolving fiscal landscape. Since the Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 introduced a 9% corporate tax regime effective for financial years starting on or after 1 June 2023, businesses and investors across …
UAE Double Tax Treaties 2026 UAE Double Tax Treaties have become one of the most powerful tools available to businesses and investors operating across borders in 2026. As the United Arab Emirates continues to cement its position as a global commercial hub, its network of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) spanning over 140 countries offers …
Director Remuneration vs Dividend UAEDirector Remuneration vs Dividend UAE If you are a business owner or company director in the UAE, this is one of the most important financial decisions you will make in 2026. With the UAE's corporate tax framework now firmly in place and evolving regulatory requirements shaping how companies operate, the method …
UAE VAT Input Tax Recovery 2026UAE VAT input tax recovery 2026 is one of the most pressing compliance concerns for businesses operating across the Emirates right now. If your company registered for VAT in the UAE and incurred business expenses during 2021, there is a strong chance that unclaimed or under-claimed input tax credits from …
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