Accounting and Finance

Learn about the UAE VAT Capital Assets Scheme for purchases over AED 5 million. Our guide explains the 5 and 10-year adjustment periods and how to calculate your input tax recovery on buildings, machinery, and other large assets.

The UAE now has a withholding tax (WHT), but the rate is 0%. Our guide explains what this means for your business, which payments to non-residents are affected, and why you need to be aware of this crucial new tax framework.

Move beyond basic compliance with our CFO's guide to advanced UAE Corporate Tax planning. Learn strategic approaches to corporate structuring, transfer pricing, and financing to optimize your tax position and enhance business value.

Learn the correct accounting method for handling post-dated cheques (PDCs) in Zoho Books. Our step-by-step guide for UAE businesses explains how to use a clearing account to ensure accurate financial reporting and cash flow management.

Starting a business in the UAE? Our guide to legal feasibility explains how to navigate laws on company structure, licensing, and compliance. Learn the difference between Mainland and Free Zone to build your venture on a solid legal foundation.

Investing in UAE real estate? Our guide to due diligence is essential reading. Learn how to check title deeds, analyze service charges, conduct property inspections (snagging), and assess financial viability to protect your investment.

Planning to sell your UAE business? Our guide provides actionable strategies to increase its value. Learn how to fortify financials, de-risk operations, and build a growth story to maximize your sale price and secure a profitable exit.

Can your UAE business reclaim VAT on entertainment expenses? Our guide clarifies the complex FTA rules for client lunches, staff parties, and gifts. Learn what's recoverable and what's not to ensure compliance and maximize your claims.

Losing your Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) status in the UAE has severe consequences. Learn about the immediate switch to a 9% tax rate, the five-year disqualification rule, and the common compliance failures to avoid.

Learn how outsourced CFO services are vital for UAE family businesses. Our guide covers their role in managing unique dynamics, guiding succession planning, professionalizing finances, and ensuring your family's legacy thrives.