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UAE Small Business Relief Extended to 2029: What It Means for Small Businesses
Ministerial Decision No. 131 of 2026 extends Small Business Relief to tax periods ending on or before 31 December 2029. The AED 3 million threshold and the other conditions stay the same. Here is who benefits and what to plan for.
Old VAT Credit Balances: Claim Your Refund Before 1 January 2027
The 2026 VAT and Tax Procedures amendments put a five-year limit on refunds of excess input tax. A transitional window lets older balances be claimed, but only until 1 January 2027.
Choosing a UAE E-Invoicing Provider (ASP) Before the 31 March 2027 Deadline
Businesses with revenue under AED 50 million must appoint an Accredited Service Provider by 31 March 2027 and go live on 1 July 2027. Here is how to compare providers and what to ask before you sign.
UAE E-Invoicing Goes Live on 1 January 2027: A Readiness Checklist for Large Businesses
Businesses with revenue of AED 50 million or more must issue and receive e-invoices from 1 January 2027. Here is what has to be working before the switch, and the gaps we see most often.
The UAE's New Tax Penalty Rules: What Changed from 14 April 2026
Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 2025 rewrote the penalties under the UAE Tax Procedures Law from 14 April 2026. Late payment now costs 14% a year, and correcting your own mistakes is much cheaper than before. Here is what changed and what it means for you.
Free Zone Distributors: The New Auditor Report You Need to Keep 0% Corporate Tax
FTA Decision No. 6 of 2026 requires Qualifying Free Zone Persons that distribute goods in or from a Designated Zone to get an agreed-upon procedures report from an independent auditor. Without it, the distribution income is not treated as qualifying.
The UAE R&D Tax Credit: Who Qualifies and How to Claim from 2026
The UAE now offers a non-refundable Corporate Tax credit of up to 50% on qualifying R&D spending of up to AED 5 million, for tax periods starting on or after 1 January 2026. Here is who qualifies, what counts and what you need to do before claiming.
First UAE Corporate Tax Return Due 30 September 2026? A Practical Filing Checklist
Businesses with a financial year ending 31 December 2025 must file their Corporate Tax return and pay any tax by 30 September 2026. This checklist covers what to prepare, the adjustments people miss, and how to avoid late penalties.
UAE E-Invoicing Is Open for Voluntary Onboarding: Why Going Early Pays Off
Since 1 July 2026, any UAE business can start using the national e-invoicing system voluntarily, with no penalties until its mandatory date. Here is how the pilot and voluntary phase work, and how to use the months before go-live.