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UAE Corporate Tax Filing September 2026: Who Files, What Is Due, and the Mandatory Audit Requirement

The UAE corporate tax filing deadline for most businesses is 30 September 2026, applying to companies with a 31 December 2025 financial year-end. Every Corporate Tax-registered business must submit its return through EmaraTax, even if no tax is payable. This guide explains who must file, mandatory audit requirements, key compliance obligations, penalties for late filing, and important deadlines businesses need to meet.

Mahesh Maddu

July 3, 2026

UAE Free Zone Compliance Obligations: A Complete Guide

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.

Mahesh Maddu

July 2, 2026

Buying Property in Dubai Through a Company: A Complete Guide for Foreign Investors

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…

Mahesh Maddu

July 1, 2026

Dubai Real Estate Through a DIFC Foundation or RAKICC Holding Company: Which Structure Is Right in 2026?

Dubai real estate investors are increasingly using DIFC Foundations and RAKICC holding companies to strengthen succession planning, protect family wealth, and simplify long-term property ownership. This guide compares both structures, explains the latest 2026 tax and compliance requirements, and helps investors choose the most suitable ownership model for their investment goals.

Mahesh Maddu

July 1, 2026

UAE R&D Tax Credits: Cabinet Decision No. 215 of 2025 Published Brings the Legal Framework into Effect

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.

Mahesh Maddu

June 30, 2026

UAE Emiratisation Deadline 2026: AED 120,000 Annual Penalty Per Unmet Emirati Hire Explained

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.

Mahesh Maddu

June 30, 2026