Taxes in Dubai and the UAE
What taxes apply in Dubai? No income tax, 9% corporate tax, 5% VAT. An overview covering property, crypto, shares, trading and distributions for expats.
Read the guide →Corporate taxSmall Business Relief
Small Business Relief in the UAE: 0% corporate tax up to AED 3m revenue, available to 31 Dec 2029. Conditions, exclusions and what happens if you cross it.
Read the guide →Decision guideDIY bookkeeping or outsourcing?
Should you keep your own books in the UAE or outsource? The compliance calendar, common errors, penalties — and when handing it over pays off.
Read the guide →VATVAT in the UAE
UAE VAT explained: 5% standard rate, mandatory registration at AED 375,000, voluntary at AED 187,500, invoice requirements and how long the TRN takes.
Read the guide →Deadlines & penaltiesCorporate tax registration
UAE corporate tax registration: 3 months from incorporation, AED 10,000 penalty if missed, how the waiver works, and the 20-business-day reporting duty.
Read the guide →2027 mandateE-invoicing in the UAE
UAE e-invoicing: mandatory from 1 Jan 2027 or 1 Jul 2027, Peppol format, penalties from AED 5,000 a month. What applies to domestic and export invoices.
Read the guide →Free zoneQFZP, holdings & zero rate
Which UAE companies pay no corporate tax? The QFZP zero rate, qualifying activities, the de minimis rule and the participation exemption for holding companies.
Read the guide →