Tax, Accounting & Compliance

FTA Public Clarification CTP010 has clarified how founder salaries, executive compensation, and board fees are treated under UAE Corporate Tax. Directors and Officers are classified as Connected Persons, meaning all remuneration must satisfy the arm’s length principle. Businesses must ensure compensation reflects genuine market value, maintain supporting documentation, and meet disclosure obligations to avoid Corporate Tax adjustments and compliance risks.

The UAE has introduced new VAT requirements for businesses involved in digital-currency transactions. FTA Directive No. 3 of 2026 establishes how digital-currency values must be converted into AED for VAT reporting, including exchange selection, valuation and record-keeping requirements. This guide explains what businesses need to know and how to prepare for the latest UAE digital-currency VAT rules.

Uncertain about the tax treatment of a transaction in the UAE? The updated FTA Private Clarification Guide (TPGPC1) explains how businesses can request an official, administratively binding opinion before filing. Learn who can apply, what qualifies, the application process, fees, rejection grounds, and how a Private Clarification can reduce Corporate Tax and VAT compliance risk.

The UAE education sector includes more than 2,300 private schools, 80+ higher education institutions, and thousands of training providers, all of which may face different VAT obligations depending on the services they offer. Understanding the UAE Education Sector VAT rules is essential to correctly apply zero-rated and exempt supplies, recover input VAT where permitted, and remain compliant with Federal Tax Authority requirements. This guide explains the key VAT considerations, common compliance risks, and the areas education providers should review.

The UAE DMTT Update brings greater certainty for multinational enterprise (MNE) groups after Ministerial Decision No. 96 of 2026 formally adopted the latest OECD guidance. The regime applies to businesses with EUR 750 million (approximately AED 3.15 billion) in consolidated revenue and supports the implementation of the 15% global minimum tax under the OECD Pillar Two framework.

Building wealth often takes decades of hard work, strategic investments and careful business decisions. Preserving that wealth for future generations, however, presents an entirely different challenge. As families expand their businesses, diversify investments and acquire assets across multiple jurisdictions, managing ownership becomes increasingly complex. For many entrepreneurs, business owners and high-net-worth families, traditional ownership structures…