UAE Compliance Articles
Stay ahead of UAE compliance — FTA filings, Economic Substance, Ultimate Beneficial Ownership and anti-money-laundering essentials.
UAE Corporate Tax Penalties Explained
Every Corporate Tax penalty the FTA can impose — late registration, late filing, late payment and incorrect returns.
Corporate Tax vs VAT in the UAE — Key Differences
Corporate Tax and VAT are two separate FTA regimes. Here's exactly how they differ — rates, thresholds, filings and who pays.
EmaraTax Portal — A Practical Walkthrough
How to navigate the FTA's EmaraTax portal for registrations, returns, payments and refunds — with the shortcuts practitioners use.
ESR, UBO and AML — The Other UAE Filings You Can't Miss
Beyond tax: Economic Substance, Ultimate Beneficial Ownership and Anti-Money-Laundering obligations for UAE companies.
UAE Tax Calendar 2026 — Every FTA Due Date in One Place
The full 2026 UAE compliance calendar — CT return 30 September 2026, quarterly VAT (28 Apr / Jul / Oct / Jan), ESR and UBO deadlines.
UAE Payroll & WPS Guide (2026)
How UAE payroll works under MoHRE — WPS, salary structure, deductions and gratuity accruals.
UAE End-of-Service Gratuity Guide (2026)
How UAE end-of-service gratuity is calculated under Federal Decree-Law 33/2021 — with worked examples.
Employee Payroll Compliance Checklist (UAE 2026)
The monthly and annual payroll compliance checklist every UAE employer should follow to stay MoHRE-compliant.
UAE Trade Licence Renewal Guide (2026)
How to renew your UAE trade licence on time — DED/DET and free zone processes, documents and fees.
FTA Request for Reconsideration: How to Challenge a UAE Tax Penalty
The 40-business-day window, the Arabic requirement, the evidence that works, and how to escalate to the TDRC.
Amending Your VAT & Corporate Tax Registration in the UAE
Trade licence, activities, ownership, signatory, address or IBAN changed? You have 20 business days to tell the FTA.
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