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Sham Emiratisation UAE: MOHRE's 3-Part Test Explained
Sham Emiratisation UAE cases fell 34.5% as MOHRE published its wage, work and subordination test. See the CD 43/2025 fines and fix your file before 31 Dec.
Small Business Relief UAE: It Doesn't Renew Itself
Small Business Relief UAE now runs to 2029, not 2026 — but it never renews itself. Check the AED 3m revenue test and loss trap before you elect this year.
UAE E-Invoicing: 'Approved' No Longer Means Accredited
UAE e-invoicing changed on 1 Oct: pre-approval is gone. Verify your ASP is fully accredited before the 30 Oct deadline, or your appointment may fail you.
VAT Exemption in UAE: the Status That Doesn't Exist
Searching for a UAE VAT exemption? There is no exempt-business status - only exempt supplies that forfeit your input VAT. The classification that matters.
UAE VAT Refund: Your Supplier's Sins Get Screened First
Your UAE VAT refund rests on input VAT the FTA can reject under its new supplier-evasion screen. The five-year clock, the KYS test, and the pre-claim checklist.
E-Invoicing UAE: Your ERP Generates It. It Can't Deliver It.
UAE e-invoicing Phase 1: appointing an ASP by 30 Oct 2026 is a separate obligation from going live 1 Jan 2027. Why your ERP e-invoice module is not compliance.
Emiratisation UAE: Your December Countdown Started in June
The Emiratisation H1 target passed 30 June — and the AED 10,000/month per-seat contribution has accrued since 1 July. What the December deadline really costs.
UAE Corporate Tax Registration: the Rush Everyone Joins Late
UAE corporate tax registration searches peaked — demand is surging. Why registering now doesn't reset the clock, and the 7-month trap costing AED 10,000.