by Jhapet MBA | Aug 24, 2026 | Tax & Compliance
Excise tax in the UAE is a tax on specific goods that harm health or the environment. It started in 2017. It applies when these goods enter the supply chain, and it carries strict rules. So this guide explains which products are taxed, at what rates, who must...
by Jhapet MBA | Aug 13, 2026 | Tax & Compliance
The economic substance regulations in the UAE exist for one clear reason. They show that companies earning income from certain activities have real operations here. For several years, affected businesses had to file yearly notifications and reports. However, the 2024...
by Jhapet MBA | Aug 10, 2026 | Business Setup & Company Formation
Closing a business in the UAE is a formal, regulated process. In short, company liquidation in the UAE means winding up a company’s affairs, settling its debts, and cancelling its trade licence. Done correctly, it protects owners from future fines and personal...
by Jhapet MBA | Aug 8, 2026 | Tax & Compliance
Sometimes you pay more VAT than you collect. When that happens, the Federal Tax Authority owes the difference back to your business. A VAT refund in the UAE turns that balance into cash flow. However, the authority only pays clean, well-documented claims. So this...
by Jhapet MBA | Aug 3, 2026 | Audit & Assurance
A statutory audit in Dubai is an independent review of a company’s financial statements that the law or a regulator requires. It is not just a formality. In fact, it gives shareholders, banks, regulators, and now the tax authority confidence that the accounts...