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David Daly

David Daly is a partner at the Gulf Tax Accounting Group in the UAE

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E-invoicing for tax purposes will take effect from July 1, 2026. Getty Images
Time for UAE companies to start preparing for VAT e-invoicing

VAT-registered businesses in the country will need to use this system to raise tax invoices

BusinessAugust 29, 2025
Companies in the UAE must keep up with the latest corporate tax guidelines. Silvia Razgova / The National
UAE corporate tax: Businesses will need to adapt for future legislative changes

Blatant tax avoidance can see an organisation's structure reorganised

BusinessAugust 15, 2025
As an investment class, property can be used in different ways, particularly with how it interacts with tax and accounting. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Business InsightsBreaking down the new UAE corporate tax ruling on property

It is important to understand how depreciation and impairment will affect real estate investments

BusinessJuly 24, 2025
The vast majority of UAE entities face a filing and payment deadline of September 30.
Confused by UAE's corporate tax? You should never stop trying to learn

The Federal Tax Authority portal is laid out logically, a vertical central pillar with a tree of well-spaced topics

EconomyJuly 09, 2025
Businesses must explore how different tax regimes affect them. Getty Images
How UAE companies can turn tax compliance into competitive advantage

It is a useful exercise to revisit profit-and-loss statements to see if contributing elements are optimised

BusinessJune 27, 2025
In presenting their evidence, the informant must clearly identify themselves, and should any legal proceedings commence, the informant will remain unnamed. Getty Images
Whistle-blowers must report tax fraud judiciously

Tax law is quite complex in parts, and it's possible that someone might misunderstand a situation and then innocently report it

EconomyJune 12, 2025
The one element confusing people the most when filing corporate tax returns is arm’s length trading. Getty Images
UAE corporate tax: Two key topics to note ahead of filing returns

Transactions may be challenged if discrepancies in pricing are discovered

EconomyMay 26, 2025
If you own a company that is three months old or less, then you should have an account with the Federal Tax Authority. AP
UAE corporate tax implications for businesses that shut down

Until the last submission with the FTA is made, deregistration will not have happened

EconomyMay 08, 2025
One of the standard elements when registering is the requirement to list your business activity. You might have many, in which case, you need to choose the main one. The National
Watch out for system ambiguities when filing your annual returns

The system is new, however, its evolution could be supported by user feedback requesting that useful missing options are added

EconomyApril 24, 2025
Juridical entities had until the end of March 2025 to update any information that has gone out of date on the Federal Tax Authority portal. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE corporate tax: How a single decision creates a power imbalance

A trade licensing issuing authority recently set its own reporting period for entities

EconomyApril 10, 2025
The Federal Tax Authority is adopting a carrot and stick approach as the first corporate tax returns are being filed. Getty Images
UAE corporate tax: Authorities must be lenient in times of change

Penalties, late filing fees and interest on late settlement of taxes may cause consternation among business owners

EconomyMarch 27, 2025
An entity’s accounts are presented differently depending on whom they are being read by. Getty Images
UAE corporate tax: The role of external financial audit

There is uncertainty about where liability arises with returns that are later found to include errors

EconomyMarch 13, 2025
The tax implications are different depending on whether you are considering corporate tax or VAT. Silvia Razgova / The National
Business InsightsUAE corporate tax: Considerations with barter

The monetary value of any barter deal concluded today can be calculated with a high degree of accuracy thanks to a common medium of exchange

EconomyFebruary 26, 2025
The UAE introduced the federal corporate tax with a standard statutory rate of 9 per cent, starting from the financial year beginning on or after June 1, 2023. Silvia Razgova / The National
UAE corporate tax: How to keep up with changing timelines

Some companies have received communications that their financial years for corporate tax reporting purposes are changing again

EconomyFebruary 14, 2025
It is imperative for entities to promptly notify any changes in their name, address, contact details, or activities as listed on their trade licence. Silvia Razgova / The National
Business InsightsUAE corporate tax: Why businesses should beware the Ides of March

Failure to update documents such as passports and trade licences could lead to penalties, starting end of March

EconomyJanuary 30, 2025
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