Here’s a roadmap of essential legal documents and their purposes (on a non-exhaustive basis) you need to stay compliant and protect your business at each growth stage. Legal Compliance for SMEs in the Middle East The Right Agreements at Every Stage of Business In a fast-paced, opportunity-rich business environment like the Middle East, entrepreneurs and […]
The Importance of TAX REGISTRATION NUMBER in the UAE
Introduction of VAT On January 1, 2018, the introduction of VAT brought in a new era of economic change in the taxation system in the UAE. Since then, the companies operating in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) have been subject to VAT provisions. With the establishment of VAT, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has generated […]
Economic Substance Regulation (ESR) in the UAE: Discontinued for 2023 Onwards
This guide keeps the explanation of how ESR worked, for companies that still need to understand the 2019 to 2022 years. The section “What Applies Now” explains what replaced it.


