Accounting and Finance

Investing in a tech company? Our guide to due diligence covers the essentials: assessing code quality, IP ownership, cybersecurity, and key SaaS financial metrics like ARR, churn, and LTV/CAC to ensure a sound investment.

Learn how goodwill is calculated in a business acquisition. Our guide breaks down the formula (Purchase Price - Fair Market Value of Net Assets), explains what goodwill represents, and provides a clear example for UAE businesses.

Confused about VAT on recharges? Our guide for UAE businesses clarifies the critical difference between disbursements (agent, no VAT) and reimbursements (principal, 5% VAT). Learn the rules to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.

Understand the new UAE Corporate Tax implications for business restructuring and M&A. Our guide covers tax-neutral transfers, Business Restructuring Relief, Qualifying Group Relief, and the critical clawback provisions you need to know.

The CFO's role has evolved. Learn how modern CFOs in the UAE are leading digital transformation by championing tech ROI, driving data-driven decisions, and automating processes to build more valuable and resilient companies.

Learn how to get paid faster by integrating UAE payment gateways like Telr and PayTabs with Zoho Books. Our guide covers the setup, benefits of automation, and how to correctly account for transaction fees for seamless reconciliation.

Planning to set up a manufacturing plant in the UAE? Our guide covers the essential components of a feasibility study, from market and technical analysis to financial modeling and regulatory compliance, ensuring your industrial venture is viable.

In any M&A deal, assessing digital risk is crucial. Our guide to IT and Cybersecurity Due Diligence covers how to evaluate a target's tech infrastructure, software liabilities (technical debt), and cyber posture to avoid costly post-acquisition surprises.

Avoid costly errors in your next business valuation. Our guide details the most common mistakes, from using unreliable data and unrealistic forecasts to misusing comparables and ignoring key risks. Learn how to get an accurate valuation.

Selling online in the UAE? Our guide to e-commerce VAT covers everything you need to know: place of supply rules, VAT on delivery, the reverse charge mechanism, and the crucial registration rules for non-resident sellers.