January 2026

Value Added Tax (VAT) compliance in the UAE is no longer limited to filing quarterly returns. With increased digital monitoring, audits, and upcoming e-invoicing integration, VAT compliance in 2026 requires strict accuracy and documentation. The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has significantly strengthened enforcement, and even small errors can now trigger penalties. This VAT Compliance Checklist

The UAE is entering the next phase of tax digitization with the introduction of mandatory e-invoicing. Following VAT implementation and corporate tax rollout, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) is now moving towards a fully digital invoicing ecosystem to enhance transparency, reduce tax evasion, and automate compliance. From 2026 onwards, businesses operating in the UAE will

With the introduction of corporate tax in the UAE, startups and small businesses began searching for ways to reduce their tax burden legally. To support entrepreneurs during this transition, the UAE government introduced Small Business Relief (SBR). Small Business Relief in UAE allows eligible businesses to be treated as having zero taxable income, even if

The introduction of corporate tax in the UAE marked a major shift in the country’s business framework. For decades, the UAE was known as a tax-free jurisdiction. That changed with the implementation of federal corporate tax. As of today, corporate tax in UAE is no longer optional, and misunderstanding the rules can result in heavy