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Notes on UAE tax and accounting

Short briefings on corporate tax, VAT, and day-to-day finance work for companies operating in Dubai.

Featured note Updated for 2026 Tax Filings · 6 min read

UAE Corporate Tax: Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) Requirements Decoded

Under Cabinet Decision No. 55 and Ministerial Decision No. 139, maintaining the 0% preferential corporate tax rate requires meeting strict economic substance criteria, qualifying activity segregation, and mandatory audited financial statements.

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 Authored by Maryam Al-Hashemi, CPA (Senior Tax Specialist)
Transfer pricing 4 min read

Transfer Pricing Documentation: Master File & Local File Obligations in the UAE

A practical guide to preparing Arm's Length benchmark reports, intercompany financing schedules, and disclosure forms under OECD guidelines.

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Statutory audit 5 min read

Preparing for Annual Statutory Audit: A 10-Point Checklist for Dubai Companies

Step-by-step procedures to reconcile trial balances, validate bank confirmations, and address IFRS 15 revenue recognition before external auditor sign-off.

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Payroll 3 min read

MOHRE Wage Protection System (WPS): How to Avoid Fines and Labor Blocks

Key compliance triggers for 80% salary transfer thresholds, timely SIF submission windows, and statutory end-of-service gratuity calculations under UAE Labour Law.

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