The UAE Federal Tax Authority has published its most comprehensive summary of Corporate Tax private clarifications to date — consolidating dozens of taxpayer questions into a single reference guide covering Free Zone businesses, foreign companies, investment funds, family offices, partnerships, and multinational groups. The document compiles private clarifications issued up to May 2026 and was […]
On July 14, 2026, the UAE Federal Tax Authority published FTA Decision No. 6 of 2026 — a decision that introduces significant additional compliance requirements for Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZPs) engaged in the distribution of goods or materials in or from a Designated Zone. If your free zone business claims the 0% Corporate Tax […]
The 15% Question: Is Your UAE Group Ready for DMTT Filings? The UAE’s 9% corporate tax rate made headlines as one of the most competitive in the world. But for large multinational groups, a second tax layer has quietly arrived — and the first filing deadlines are approaching fast. The Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), […]
UAE Corporate Tax: Audit Readiness in the Year of Risk-Based Enforcement Published: July 14, 2026 The Federal Tax Authority’s enforcement activity in 2026 has sent a clear signal: this is the year multinational groups stop assuming compliance and start proving it. Total tax inspections surged 89% in the first half of 2026. That’s not a […]
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IFRS 18 + Transfer Pricing Readiness: Why Your 2026 CFO Audit Will Decide Your 2027 Success Read Time: 12 minutes The Deadline Nobody’s Talking About In exactly six months, on January 1, 2027, IFRS 18 replaces IAS 1 across all UAE entities — listed, private, large, small, every sector. The financial reporting world changes overnight. […]
IFRS 18 Is Coming—But Your CFO Isn’t Ready Yet Published: July 12, 2026 | FSH Consultants | Corporate Finance The Deadline Nobody Is Talking About In six months, something happens that will force every UAE finance leader to rethink how they present their company’s financial performance. IFRS 18—Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements—becomes mandatory for […]
The UAE Just Created a New AI Regulator — And It Changes Everything for CFOs Three weeks ago, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum approved the establishment of the Federal Authority for Artificial Intelligence and Data — UAE’s newest regulatory body. Most people missed it. CFOs shouldn’t have. This isn’t just another government office. It’s […]
UAE E-Invoicing: The July Pilot That Changes Everything for Compliance Teams Posted: July 10, 2026 | Category: Tax Compliance / Regulatory | Read Time: 5 minutes The Deadline Most Finance Teams Aren’t Ready For In July 2026, the UAE Ministry of Finance is launching a voluntary pilot for e-invoicing. On the surface, “voluntary” sounds like […]
IFRS 18 is Coming January 2027 — Transfer Pricing Data Must Start Now Read Time: 6 minutes The Timing Trap IFRS 18 becomes mandatory on January 1, 2027 — six months away. Most UAE finance teams know this intellectually. Nearly none are prepared operationally. Here’s the trap: IFRS 18 requires retrospective restatement of your 2026 […]
