Accounting and Finance

Made a VAT error in the UAE? Our guide explains when and how to file a Voluntary Disclosure (Form 211) with the FTA. Learn the AED 10,000 rule, the step-by-step process, and how to minimize penalties by correcting mistakes proactively.

Understand Tax Loss Relief in the UAE. Our guide explains how to carry forward business losses indefinitely, the 75% offset limit against future profits, and the crucial continuity rules to ensure you can reduce your future corporate tax bill.

Learn the art of financial storytelling. Our guide explains how a strategic CFO presents data to the board not as a spreadsheet, but as a compelling narrative that connects past performance to future strategy and drives better decisions.

Learn how to correctly use manual journal entries in Zoho Books. Our guide for UAE users covers when to use journals for accruals, depreciation, and corrections, and provides a step-by-step walkthrough to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Learn how a feasibility study is the ultimate tool for reducing investment risk. Our guide explains how it validates your market, financial, and operational assumptions, protecting your capital from non-viable ventures.

In any M&A deal, people are your biggest asset and risk. Our guide to HR Due Diligence explains how to assess workforce compliance, culture, and hidden liabilities in the UAE to ensure a successful acquisition.

Learn why a professional business valuation report is crucial for securing bank financing in the UAE. Our guide explains its role in risk management, collateral assessment, and what banks look for in a credible valuation.

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.