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Audiix FTA-registered tax agents, accountants & bookkeepers helping UAE SMEs stay compliant.

28/08/2026

A year ago, Stephen’s company came to us with Corporate Tax obligations it was not yet in a position to meet.

The work was practical: we reviewed and brought a full year of accounts into order, then identified and corrected a number of administrative and compliance issues in the company’s tax records.

A year later, in Stephen’s words, the company is “fully compliant”, and he would recommend Audiix “without hesitation.”

Many Corporate Tax problems we see do not start with complex technical disputes. They start with accounting records that have not been properly maintained, inconsistencies in tax records, or compliance issues that were never resolved.

Getting those fundamentals right makes the tax work clearer, more reliable, and much easier to manage.

Thank you, Stephen. Genuinely appreciated.

If your accounting records and FTA records do not currently align, it is worth resolving that before the next filing deadline.

For accounting & tax support: [email protected]

23/08/2026

From 1 October 2026, UAE businesses claiming input VAT will face new supplier and supply verification requirements.

Under FTA Decision No. 13 of 2026, businesses will need to carry out specific checks and keep evidence that they have done so. Additional verification also applies in certain cases, particularly for higher-value suppliers.

For many businesses, this means reviewing supplier onboarding, accounts payable procedures and the records kept to support input VAT claims.

We’ve broken down the requirements, thresholds and exceptions in plain terms here:

🔗 https://audiix.com/uae-input-vat-supplier-verification-2026/

10/08/2026

UAE Small Business Relief has been extended.

The relief now covers Corporate Tax Periods ending on or before **31 December 2029**, instead of 31 December 2026.

Importantly, the amendment changed the end date only. The **AED 3,000,000 revenue threshold** and the other conditions still apply, and businesses must elect for the relief in their Corporate Tax return for each relevant Tax Period.

Before making the election, review your wider Corporate Tax position and whether Small Business Relief is actually the best option for your business.

If you’d like a second pair of eyes, Audiix can review it with you.

20/07/2026

The FTA has clarified how UAE businesses should handle downward transfer pricing adjustments under Public Clarification CTP011.

These adjustments may arise when Related Party transactions recorded in the accounts are not at arm’s length and correcting them in the Corporate Tax Return reduces Taxable Income.

No prior FTA approval is required. However, all affected Related Party transactions must be disclosed, regardless of their value or nature, and the adjustment should be supported by benchmarking, reconciliation to the accounts, and evidence of a matching adjustment.

Audiix can review your position and supporting documentation before filing.

07/07/2026

If your family holds wealth through a UAE foundation, holding company, or family office structure, this is an important Corporate Tax point to understand.

The FTA’s updated guidance confirms that a juridical family foundation may be treated as fiscally transparent where the relevant conditions are met and approval is obtained where required.

But the operating family office inside the structure is treated differently.

If it manages assets, charges fees, or earns income, it may still be subject to Corporate Tax on that income.

In other words, transparency at the top of the structure does not automatically make the family office tax-free.

Audiix can help review the tax position, records, and supporting documentation behind the structure.

Visit audiix.com or contact us to learn more.

Strong records are still one of your best protections. The UAE's main contract law has just changedThe new Civil Transac...
17/06/2026

Strong records are still one of your best protections. The UAE's main contract law has just changed

The new Civil Transactions Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025) replaced the 1985 law on 1 June 2026.

It is a modernisation, not a demolition: the structure is familiar, but there is a stronger focus on conduct, disclosure, and evidence.

For finance teams and business owners, that shift is practical, not just legal:

→ Good faith now starts before you sign. Information that is essential to a deal should be disclosed clearly, and a contract clause may not protect you if something important was hidden.

→ Old receivables can become harder to enforce. The longer an invoice sits unpaid, the more your clear records, documented follow-up, and timely action matter.

→ Courts can step into unbalanced deals, where contract wording, commercial behaviour, and supporting records all count.

One question:

Are your contracts, invoices, accounting records, tax files, and receivables clean enough to support the position you are taking?

An unpaid invoice, disputed scope, informal approval, set-off, write-off, or related-party recharge all need evidence. Not just a signature.

Legal counsel should review your contract wording. Audiix can review the records behind the numbers.
This is general information, not legal or tax advice.

15/06/2026

From 1 June 2026, the UAE Wage Protection System rules have changed.

Employers should be aware of three key updates:

The wage due date is now unified, meaning this month’s salary should be paid by the 1st day of next month.

The compliance threshold has increased from 80% to 85%.

There is now a structured enforcement timeline, with clear measures from Day 2 to Day 21.

The good news is that compliance is manageable with proper payroll planning, bank cut-off management, and clear WPS evidence.

We’ve prepared a practical guide with actionable steps for UAE employers.

Read the full article here:
https://lnkd.in/d-pafH42

12/06/2026

The new UAE R&D Tax Credit creates a valuable opportunity for businesses investing in genuine innovation.

However, the credit is not automatic.

A strong claim requires qualifying UAE-based R&D activities, project pre-approval, audited financial statements, proper cost tracking, and clear technical and financial documentation.

The key point is simple: the tax benefit follows the evidence.

If your business is investing in technology, product development, engineering, scientific research, or other qualifying R&D activities in the UAE, it is important to review the position early and prepare the right documentation.

Investing in innovation in the UAE? Speak to Audiix before you claim.

This content is for general information only and should not be treated as tax advice.

Most UAE business owners choose their structure for practical reasons: speed, cost, or convenience.But your business str...
12/06/2026

Most UAE business owners choose their structure for practical reasons: speed, cost, or convenience.

But your business structure is not only a licensing decision. It can also be a tax decision.

The structure you choose can affect who is taxed, when obligations begin, whether incentives actually apply, and how owner payments or group transactions are treated.

Some common mistakes we see include assuming that a Free Zone licence automatically means 0% Corporate Tax, treating a branch and a subsidiary as interchangeable, or building a holding structure without the commercial rationale to support it.

Before you incorporate or restructure, the right question is not: “How fast can we get the licence?”

It is: “What tax position are we creating?”

Read the full breakdown here:
https://shorturl.at/7wmPp

UAE founders: your LLC does not necessarily have to treat all partners the same way anymore.The updated Companies Law al...
11/06/2026

UAE founders: your LLC does not necessarily have to treat all partners the same way anymore.

The updated Companies Law allows LLC shares to be split into different classes, with each class carrying its own rights. This can be useful for founder control, investor protections, family succession planning, joint venture governance, and other ownership arrangements.

It is a meaningful structuring tool, but only when the share classes are properly documented in the Memorandum of Association and recorded in the Trade Register.

We have explained the key amendments in our latest article. Read the full piece here:
https://shorturl.at/JhIro

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