UAE Business Updates

Accounting & Bookkeeping Requirements for UAE Companies 2026 Key Takeaways Every UAE company, mainland and freezone alike, must maintain IFRS-compliant books under Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021. Record retention: 5 years for VAT records, 7 years for corporate tax records.A revised penalty framework (Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 2025)…

UAE Corporate Tax Return Filing 2026: Deadlines, Process and Penalties Most business owners in the UAE figured out the corporate tax registration part. The part that is catching people off guard now, in 2026, is the return filing itself. It is not difficult. But it has firm deadlines, specific steps,…

Dubai Company Formation Guide : Process in Dubai Step-by-Step Full Timeline, Checklist & Costs You can be open for business in 3–5 days. But it refers only to the trade licence being issued, not to your business being operationally ready. From your first consultation to your first real bank transaction,…

Freezone vs. Mainland vs. Offshore Dubai (2026) — Which Structure Is Right for You? Choosing the wrong company structure in Dubai will cost you more than money; it will cost you market access, banking approvals, and years of your time. This is the single most consequential decision you make when…