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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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