Insights
Notes from the filing desk
What we see across setup, banking, accounting and compliance, written up as it happens.
Business Setup·6 min·Sep 2026
Free zone or mainland? Pick by your customer, not by price
Who you invoice decides your jurisdiction. A short decision tree for founders comparing IFZA, Meydan and mainland.
VAT & Tax·5 min·Aug 2026
The four VAT filing mistakes that trigger an FTA penalty
Reverse charge, credit notes, missing TRNs and late reconciliation. What we see most often in health checks.
Banking·7 min·Aug 2026
Corporate bank account opening: the documents UAE banks actually ask for
Business plan, proof of source of funds and shareholder KYC. What clears compliance on the first pass.
Corporate & Compliance·4 min·Jul 2026
PRO services explained: what actually needs government liaison
Attestation, document clearing and the approvals that stall a setup when they’re left too late.
Accounting & Audit·5 min·Jul 2026
Bookkeeping habits that make your FTA audit painless
The records auditors ask for first, and the filing cadence that keeps them ready year-round.
VAT & Tax·6 min·Jun 2026
UAE Corporate Tax: who actually owes 9%
Thresholds, free zone qualifying income and the registration deadlines businesses keep missing.