Insights

Practical guidance on UAE tax and compliance

Clear explanations of the rules that affect your business, written by our team. General information only: for advice on your situation, talk to us.

VAT
12 January 20263 min read
UAE VAT changes from 1 January 2026: what businesses need to know
Amendments to the UAE VAT Law took effect on 1 January 2026. The three changes to act on, including a refund deadline that ends this year.
AML
17 June 20252 min read
The AML risk assessment: the foundation of your compliance programme
Supervisors expect every UAE business with AML duties to have a documented risk assessment. What it should cover and how often to update it.
Corporate Tax
11 February 20251 min read
Filing your first Corporate Tax return: what to expect
The first UAE Corporate Tax returns are now due. Deadlines, what the return asks for, and the points that most often need attention before you file.
Economic Substance
22 October 20241 min read
Economic Substance Regulations withdrawn: what it means for you
The UAE has stopped applying Economic Substance Regulations to financial years ending after 31 December 2022. What changes, and what still needs attention.
Audit
9 July 20241 min read
Do you need audited financial statements for Corporate Tax?
Some UAE taxpayers must keep audited financial statements under Ministerial Decision No. 82 of 2023. Who is caught, and how to plan the audit.
Corporate Tax
12 March 20241 min read
Corporate Tax registration deadlines: don't miss yours
The FTA has set Corporate Tax registration deadlines by licence issue month, with an AED 10,000 penalty for registering late. How to find your deadline.
Corporate Tax
14 November 20232 min read
Transfer pricing under UAE Corporate Tax: an introduction
UAE Corporate Tax brings transfer pricing rules for transactions with related parties and connected persons. What arm's length means and what to document.
AML
12 September 20232 min read
goAML registration: does your business need it, and what comes next?
Many UAE businesses outside banking must register on goAML. Who needs to register, the reports involved and what AML supervisors expect.
Corporate Tax
6 June 20232 min read
Corporate Tax starts this month: preparing for your first tax period
UAE Corporate Tax applies to financial years starting on or after 1 June 2023. When your first tax period begins, and what to have in place from day one.