UAE tax and accounting guides
Plain-language explanations of corporate tax, VAT and the rules around running a company in the UAE.
Corporate tax in the UAE
Who pays, the 9% rate, exemptions, free zone rules, registration and filing deadlines.
Free zone corporate tax
How corporate tax applies to free zone companies and what it takes to keep the 0% rate.
VAT in Dubai and the UAE
The 5% rate, who must register, zero-rated and exempt supplies, and how returns work.
TRN and VAT certificate
What a TRN is, how to download your VAT certificate and how to verify a supplier's number.
Income tax in Dubai
Dubai does not tax salaries, but business owners and freelancers can fall under corporate tax.
Choosing an accounting firm in Dubai
A practical checklist for comparing accounting firms in Dubai before you sign.
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