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UAE Accounting Compliance

The UAE has rapidly evolved from a low-regulation jurisdiction to a sophisticated tax environment. Corporate Tax at 9%, VAT at 5%, ESR reporting, and UBO disclosures all require systematic compliance. This pillar covers what UAE accounting firms and their clients need to know, from FTA registration thresholds to free-zone qualifying activities, with practical checklists and timelines that map to FTA expectations.

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Core Concepts

The fundamentals.

The building blocks every firm should understand on this topic.

Corporate Tax (9%)

Effective from June 2023, registration, returns, and the 0% rate for small business relief up to AED 3m.

VAT compliance

Quarterly returns, AED 375,000 mandatory threshold, and proper tax invoice formatting.

ESR reporting

Economic Substance Regulations for relevant activities, annual notifications and reports.

UBO disclosure

Ultimate Beneficial Owner registers, penalties for non-disclosure can reach AED 100,000.

Free Zone status

Qualifying Free Zone Persons can access 0% corporate tax on qualifying income, but the rules are strict.

Transfer pricing

OECD-aligned rules for related-party transactions, including local file and master file requirements.

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