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Operating in the UAE
Running your UAE company: accounting, VAT, licence renewals and hiring your first employee.
Operating in the UAE
VAT Registration in the UAE: Do You Need It? (2026)
UAE VAT at 5%, mandatory registration at AED 375,000 taxable turnover, voluntary at AED 187,500, who must register, the process, returns and record-keeping.
Read guide →Operating in the UAERenewing Your Dubai Trade Licence: What to Know (2026)
Annual trade licence renewal in Dubai explained: requirements, indicative costs, timing, and what happens if you miss the deadline.
Read guide →Operating in the UAEHiring Your First Employee in Dubai: Visas, Payroll and WPS (2026)
A practical guide to sponsoring an employment visa, drafting compliant contracts, running payroll through the Wage Protection System, and calculating end-of-service gratuity.
Read guide →Operating in the UAEAccounting and Bookkeeping Requirements for a UAE Company (2026)
What UAE companies must do: bookkeeping obligations, audited accounts, corporate-tax records, retention periods, and key compliance deadlines.
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