Tax Mistakes New UAE Companies Make
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Top mistakes: delaying Corporate Tax registration, not monitoring AED 375,000 VAT threshold monthly, assuming free zone means 0% on all income, missing nil VAT returns, and starting without proper accounting records.
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Use free compliance tools, register on EmaraTax before deadlines, and engage a UAE tax advisor when revenue or complexity grows.
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Last verified: June 2026
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Federal Tax Authority (tax.gov.ae) public guidance. KPM Global simplified this for business owners — not a substitute for official FTA advice or EmaraTax records.
Fees & rules last reviewed: June 2026
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