UAE Business & Tax Guides

Direct answers first — aligned with FTA public guidance, simplified for founders. Each guide links to free tools and services.

VAT Registration in UAE: Mandatory vs Voluntary Explained
When is VAT registration mandatory in UAE? AED 375,000 threshold, voluntary from AED 187,500, 30-day test, and free zone rules — simplified for business owners.
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VAT Registration Threshold in UAE: AED 375,000 Explained
UAE VAT mandatory threshold AED 375,000 and voluntary AED 187,500 — how FTA calculates taxable supplies, imports, and the 30-day test.
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Corporate Tax in UAE for New Companies
UAE Corporate Tax for newly licensed companies — registration on EmaraTax, 0% up to AED 375k profit, 9% above, Small Business Relief, and first filing deadline.
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Small Business Relief UAE: Who Can Claim It?
Small Business Relief UAE — revenue up to AED 3 million, resident persons, exclusions for QFZP and MNE groups, and election on CT return.
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Corporate Tax for Free Zone Companies in UAE
Free zone Corporate Tax UAE — QFZP 0% on qualifying income, 9% on mainland revenue, substance requirements, and common mistakes.
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VAT Return Filing Due Date in UAE
UAE VAT return due date — 28 days after tax period end, monthly vs quarterly filing, EmaraTax submission, and penalty prevention.
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VAT vs Corporate Tax in UAE
Difference between VAT and Corporate Tax in UAE — 5% consumption tax vs 9% profit tax, registration, filing, and what new companies need.
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UAE Tax Compliance Checklist for New Companies
Post-licence UAE tax checklist — VAT monitoring, CT registration, EmaraTax, accounting records, WPS, licence renewal, and UBO updates.
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Tax Mistakes New UAE Companies Make
Common UAE tax mistakes — late CT registration, missing VAT threshold, no nil returns, free zone CT assumptions, and poor records.
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EmaraTax Guide for Business Owners
EmaraTax portal guide — UAE Pass login, VAT TRN, Corporate Tax TRN, documents, and typical FTA review timeline.
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UAE Visa Fees 2026 — Reference Table (GDRFA & ICP)
Official-style UAE visa fee reference for 2026: GDRFA visit visas, employment visas, ICP residence issuance, refundable deposits, and gross vs net cost examples.
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UAE Corporate Tax Rates 2026 — Reference Table
UAE CT rates 2026: 0% up to AED 375k profit, 9% above, SBR, QFZP 0%/9% split, natural person AED 1M scope — with worked examples.
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UAE VAT Thresholds 2026 — AED 375,000 & AED 187,500 Explained
UAE VAT mandatory threshold AED 375,000 and voluntary AED 187,500 — 12-month test, 30-day forward test, with examples for Dubai businesses.
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