How to Get a Tax Residency Certificate in UAE: FTA Process Explained
Quick Answers at a Glance → Issued by: Federal Tax Authority (FTA) via EmaraTax portal — not the Ministry of Finance → Who qualifies: Individuals (183+ days or 90+ days with qualifying ties) and UAE-registered companies → Fee (2026): AED 500 (CT TRN holders) · AED 1,000 (individuals) · AED 1,750 (companies without TRN) → […]
VAT Penalties in UAE 2026: How Much They Cost and How to Avoid Them
Key Answers at a Glance If you want to know what a VAT penalty in the UAE actually costs — or whether your business is at risk of one — this guide answers both questions directly. Exact penalty amounts, the situations that trigger them, and practical steps to avoid them. VAT enforcement in the UAE […]
Audit in Free Zones 2026: JAFZA, RAKEZ, Dubai Silicon Oasis—What Each Zone Requires
Every year, around the Q1 filing season, free zone business owners across Dubai and the Northern Emirates discover that audit in free zones is not a single set of rules — it depends entirely on which zone your company is registered in. Each of those mistakes has a cost — fines, licence holds, delayed renewals, […]
