UAE Corporate Tax Registration Deadlines: Dates, Penalties and Compliance Obligations by Entity Type
UAE corporate tax registration deadlines are set by FTA Decision No. 3 of 2024 and vary by entity type, licence issuance date, and whether your business was incorporated before or after 1 March 2024. The obligation to register is separate from VAT and excise registrations, even where a business already holds those. Missing your deadline […]
VAT Penalties in the UAE
VAT penalties in the UAE are financial penalties imposed by the Federal Tax Authority when businesses fail to meet their obligations under UAE VAT law, including registration, filing, payment, record-keeping, and disclosure requirements. Penalty amounts are set by Cabinet Decision No. 49 of 2021 and range from AED 1,000 for a late return to 50% […]
Moving to Dubai From Europe: Visas, Costs, Tax, and What to Expect
Moving to Dubai from Europe requires a valid residence visa tied to employment, investment, or self-sponsorship. The UAE offers several routes including employer-sponsored visas, the 10-year Golden Visa, the five-year Green Visa, and a remote work permit. Europeans must also manage tax exit obligations in their home country before relocating. This article covers the full […]
UAE E-Invoicing Update: Who Needs to Comply, When, and How the System Works
The UAE e-invoicing system applies to any person conducting business in the State that issues or receives B2B and B2G invoices, subject to statutory exclusions. Pilot and voluntary adoption start on 1 July 2026. Mandatory implementation begins from 1 January 2027, with ASP appointment deadlines starting on 31 July 2026 and full enforcement by October […]
How to Move Your Australian Company to Dubai
Moving your Australian company to Dubai requires a full structural replacement of your existing entity. Australian-incorporated companies retain their Australian tax residency regardless of where founders live or where the business operates. Establishing a new UAE entity, satisfying UAE substance requirements, and formally exiting Australian obligations are the three steps that determine whether the move […]
Hiring Remote Workers for UAE Companies
Hiring remote workers for UAE companies is now legally recognised, but it is not legally simple. UAE labour law allows remote work as an approved work model, yet compliance depends entirely on where the worker is located and how the relationship is structured. Companies that overlook visas, payroll rules, or tax exposure often face penalties, […]