Excise Tax occupies a distinct place in the UAE's tax system. Unlike VAT or Corporate Tax, which apply broadly across most businesses, Excise Tax targets a specific, defined list of goods — and the businesses that deal in them face a regulatory framework built around product classification,...
Excise Tax in the UAE applies to a narrower set of businesses than VAT or Corporate Tax, but for the businesses it does apply to, the compliance requirements are more specific — and the penalties for getting registration or filing wrong can be significant relative to the size of many...
Every business operating in Dubai today carries tax obligations that did not exist a decade ago. VAT has applied since 2018. UAE Corporate Tax took effect in 2023. Transfer pricing documentation requirements now apply to a growing number of businesses. And the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has...
For most executives, choosing a tax consulting company in the UAE is a decision made once every few years — and often under time pressure, right before a filing deadline or after an FTA notice has already landed. That combination of infrequency and pressure is exactly why the decision deserves a...
The most trusted tax consultants in Dubai are not simply the most well-known. Business owners return to them year after year because they deliver accurate advice, protect clients from avoidable mistakes, and provide honest, current UAE tax guidance that makes a real commercial difference. Dubai's...
Since the UAE rolled out federal corporate tax, Dubai businesses of every size have had to rethink how they handle compliance. A 9% standard rate, transfer pricing rules, free zone qualifying income conditions, and strict Federal Tax Authority (FTA) deadlines mean that DIY filing is no longer...
Running a business in Dubai in 2026 means operating inside one of the most closely monitored tax environments the UAE has ever had. Corporate Tax is in its third filing cycle. VAT enforcement has moved from routine to aggressive. E-invoicing is arriving in stages. And the Federal Tax Authority is...
UAE tax compliance in 2026 is no longer optional and it is no longer simple. Corporate Tax is fully established and actively enforced. VAT enforcement is tightening. The Federal Tax Authority conducted over 93,000 inspection visits in 2024 — a 135% increase from the previous year. E-invoicing is...
The 30 September 2026 filing deadline is closer than most finance teams want to admit. This is the third year of UAE corporate tax. The honeymoon is over. The FTA has stopped sending reminders and started issuing notices. UAE Corporate Tax came into effect on 1 June 2023. Since then, the framework...
Value Added Tax was introduced in the UAE on 1 January 2018. Since then, it has become one of the most important compliance obligations for every business operating in Dubai and across the wider UAE. The Federal Tax Authority collects VAT, enforces compliance, and conducts audits. The penalties for...
