Accounting and Finance

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.

Learn how to manage and allocate landed costs accurately in the UAE with Zoho Books. Our guide shows importers how to track shipping, customs, and freight to calculate true product cost, improve inventory valuation, and maximize profitability.

Launching a tech startup in Dubai? Our guide covers the essential components of a feasibility study, from product-market fit and technical viability to financial modeling (CAC/LTV) and regulatory compliance. Validate your idea before you invest.

Learn the importance of Environmental Due Diligence (EDD) in the UAE. Our guide explains the Phase I & II ESA process for identifying hidden contamination liabilities in M&A and real estate deals, protecting your investment from costly surprises.