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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.

Jahangir Mahmood
Jahangir Mahmood
13/10/2026
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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.

Jahangir Mahmood
Jahangir Mahmood
11/10/2026
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Bookkeeping UAE: Your Bank Statement Isn't Bookkeeping

The FTA's Decision No. 4 of 2026 sets the record standard — per-transaction data, audit trails, retrieval on demand. A bank feed alone won't clear it.

Jahangir Mahmood
Jahangir Mahmood
11/10/2026
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Audit Firms in UAE: The One Question to Ask Before You Sign

UAE searches for audit firms jumped 50% this week — days after ADGM fined PKF $100,000 over audit failings. Ask this one question before you hire any auditor.

Jahangir Mahmood
Jahangir Mahmood
10/10/2026