What Is a Statutory Audit?

A statutory audit is an independent examination of a company’s financial statements that is required by law or a regulator. In simple terms, it is an audit a business must have, carried out by a licensed, independent auditor, to confirm its accounts are accurate and follow accepted standards. The word statutory means required by statute, […]
Corporate tax in UAE: what every Dubai business must do before their filing deadline
Quick Answer · UAE Corporate Tax 2026 Critical Filing Actions: UAE Corporate Tax 2026 Every taxable business in the UAE must file a corporate tax return and pay any tax due within 9 months of their financial year-end. For calendar-year businesses (Dec 31, 2025 year-end), the deadline is 30 September 2026. Filing is required even […]
AED 10,000 Fine for Late Registration—and That’s Just the Start: UAE Corporate Tax Penalties Explained
UAE Corporate Tax Penalties Explained | Risians Accounting Corporate Tax · Updated May 2026 · 12 min read · Verified against Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 2025 Every week, a Dubai business owner calls us with the same opening line: “I didn’t register on time — how bad is it?” The honest answer is: it […]