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The UAE’s e-invoicing transition and what businesses need to know
The UAE e-invoicing deadline 2026 is no longer something businesses can treat as a future compliance requirement. With the UAE’s electronic invoicing system now moving into implementation, businesses need to understand which deadline applies to them
Starting a company in the UAE? Don’t overlook these compliance requirements
Getting your UAE trade licence is an exciting milestone. But incorporation is only the beginning. Once your company is set up, a range of tax, financial and corporate compliance responsibilities can come into play. For new founders, the challenge is not
Do freelancers need to pay Corporate Tax in the UAE?
Being a freelancer does not automatically place you outside the UAE Corporate Tax regime. While freelancing may differ from operating a traditional company, freelancers can still be subject to UAE Corporate Tax if they meet the conditions
Setting up an AI or SaaS business in the UAE: Free zone choice, IP structuring and banking realities
For founders, setting up an AI business in UAE can appear relatively straightforward: choose a free zone, obtain a license and begin selling your product. But AI and SaaS businesses are not structured like traditional trading companies. Your product may
Post-incorporation compliance in the UAE. What businesses need to do after company registration
Setting up a company is only the beginning of running a business in the UAE. Once the trade licence is issued, the focus shifts from incorporation to maintaining the registrations, records and operational requirements that allow the business to function
Can You Manage UAE Company From Abroad? Founder’s Guide | Kitaab
The UAE has become an attractive base for international entrepreneurs looking to access the GCC, build global businesses, and expand into new markets. But not every founder wants or needs to relocate immediately. So, can you start a business in the UAE
Corporate tax planning for small businesses in the UAE
Corporate Tax has changed the way businesses in the UAE approach their finances. For small businesses, however, tax planning is not simply about knowing the 9% rate. It is about understanding your taxable income, knowing which reliefs may apply
Why your business bank account may be rejected and how to avoid it
Banks are assessing whether they can understand, verify and manage the risks associated with your business. They want to know who owns the company, what it actually does, where its money comes from, who it will transact with and whether the expected
Freelance Licence to LLC UAE: When and How to Make the Move
A freelance licence can be a practical way to start a business in the UAE. It allows professionals to establish their services, build a client base and test their business model without taking on the structure of a larger company from the beginning.
UAE Ministry of Finance extends Small Business Relief to tax periods ending through 2029
The UAE Ministry of Finance has extended Small Business Relief for Corporate Tax purposes to tax periods ending on or before 31 December 2029. The extension provides eligible small businesses and startups with continued access to the relief and greater
