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Bookkeeping vs Accounting

Bookkeeping and Accounting: What Every Business Owner Should Know

Understanding the difference between bookkeeping and accounting is essential for businesses to manage their finances effectively. In financial terminology, bookkeeping and accounting are considered almost the same, but they play very different roles in your industry. Bookkeeping means keeping track . . .
Tax Residency Certificate Dubai

Dubai Tax Residency Certificate: Your Key to Global Tax Benefits

An individual is required to provide a tax residency certificate Dubai (TRC), to benefit from the Double Tax Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) on income earned in the country. A TRC proves that the person is a resident of another country and . . .
How Internal Audits Drive Business Growth?

Beyond Compliance: How Internal Audits Drive Business Growth?

Internal audit plays an important role in adding value to the business. It adds value by strengthening internal controls, overall performance improvement and supporting better decision making. Internal auditors provide insights into business processes that will help uncover areas of . . .
Company Liquidation in Dubai

A Complete Guide to Company Liquidation in Dubai

Company liquidation Dubai is a process that includes closing a business by selling off its assets, canceling all licenses and visas, settling debts, deregistering with relevant authorities, and dissolving the company. If you own a company in the UAE, you . . .
UAE Gold VAT

Understanding UAE Gold VAT: What You Need to Know

UAE Gold VAT is standard at 5% under the reverse charge mechanism; however, certain types of gold, such as investment-grade gold with a purity of 99% or higher, may be exempt under specific conditions. The rule was presented in Cabinet . . .
Crowdfunding in Dubai

Is Crowdfunding Legal in Dubai? Rules, Platforms & Insights

Crowdfunding in Dubai is the process of funding a project by collecting donations from a large group of people through authorized online platforms. Crowdfunding generally involves three parties, the person raising funds, the online platform provider, the people providing the . . .
Tax Clearance Certificate in UAE

Why the Tax Clearance Certificate Matters in UAE? – Process, Documents & Tips

As a company finalizes its operations, it should obtain a tax clearance certificate in the UAE for asset transfers and refunds. A tax clearance certificate (TCC) indicates that a tax-registered business has settled all its outstanding tax debts. During the . . .
Wage Protection System in UAE

WPS in the UAE: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Penalties

Understanding what is WPS in UAE and its importance for employers and laborers. The wage protection system has been a significant part of labor relations in the country since 2009. It is an electronic salary transfer system that ensures the . . .
Corporate Income Tax UAE

Corporate Tax in the UAE: A Startup’s Survival Guide

Corporate income tax UAE is a form of direct tax which was introduced by the Ministry of Finance in January 2022 on the net profit or income of businesses. A 9% effective tax rate (ETR) is applicable on profits or . . .