Author: Mahesh Maddu

Staying compliant in a UAE free zone involves far more than annual licence renewal. From corporate tax and QFZP rules to VAT, audited financial statements, AML/CFT obligations, UBO requirements, and zone-specific regulations, understanding every requirement is essential to protect your tax benefits, avoid penalties, and keep your business fully compliant.

Buying Property in Dubai: Key Things You Need to Know Buying Property in Dubai through a company continues to be a popular strategy for investors seeking asset protection, structured ownership, estate planning, and long-term portfolio management. Both UAE residents and international investors can legally purchase property through eligible company structures, including mainland companies, free zone…

The UAE has introduced a legal framework for R&D Tax Credits under Cabinet Decision No. 215 of 2025, giving innovative businesses greater certainty when claiming Corporate Tax incentives. Combined with R&D expense deductions and the Patent Box regime, these measures strengthen the UAE’s position as a leading destination for research, technology development, and intellectual property commercialisation.

The UAE Emiratisation deadline is now in effect, making workforce compliance a priority for eligible private sector employers. Understanding the latest hiring targets, annual penalties, and regulatory expectations is essential to avoid unnecessary costs and operational restrictions. This article outlines the key requirements, compliance obligations, and practical steps businesses should take after the deadline.

The UAE has introduced new WPS salary rules that require private sector employers to process employee salaries by the first day of every Gregorian month. Learn what changed under Ministerial Resolution No. 340 of 2026, who must comply, the penalties for late salary payments, and the practical steps businesses can take to remain compliant with the latest Wage Protection System (WPS) requirements.