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Disclosures for Eligible Subsidiaries & Timing of Issuing Amendments (Based on IASB Agenda Papers 5C & 5D) Issued by: Prabix Accounting & AdvisoryDate: November 2025 1. Overview The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) continues to refine its work on the Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Equity (FICE) project. Two recent papers from the June 2025 […]

Setting up a company in the UAE has become a strategic choice for global entrepreneurs. Among the options, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) stands out as a modern, internationally-oriented free-zone and financial centre. In this blog we explore why one might choose ADGM, how the formation process works, what the costs look like, and

Introduction The UAE’s business environment is entering a new era of heightened scrutiny and regulation. On one hand, sweeping tax reforms are reshaping corporate compliance, and on the other hand, ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) reporting is no longer optional, it’s rapidly becoming a competitive necessity. For businesses, accountants, and valuation professionals, this is a moment

This briefing document provides a comprehensive synthesis of the third edition of the International Financial Reporting Standard for Small and Medium-sized Entities (IFRS for SMEs Accounting Standard), issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) in February 2025. The standard is designed for entities without public accountability and is based on full IFRS Accounting Standards, modified

What Is UAE Corporate Tax? (Brief Recap) Because the regime is relatively new, many businesses are still adapting to the compliance landscape. Missing deadlines can carry serious consequences. The Scenario: Missed the September 30, 2025 Deadline — What Now? Suppose your company’s tax year ended on 31 December 2024, and the 9-month deadline to file

And Why Prabix Checks All the Boxes When you’re raising capital, selling a business, or preparing for due diligence, one critical piece of the puzzle is a credible, defensible valuation. Investors don’t just want a number, they want to understand how you arrived at that number, see the business risks fully accounted for, and know

In today’s rapidly evolving UAE business environment, business valuation has become more than just a number on paper. With the introduction of UAE Corporate Tax (CT), companies are now under greater scrutiny to demonstrate accurate financial performance, fair market value, and compliance with admissible expense rules. Whether you’re planning for growth, restructuring, or tax compliance,

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept, it’s a business necessity. Companies are under constant pressure to do more with less: streamline workflows, reduce costs, and deliver faster results. This is where AI process automation comes in, transforming traditional business operations into intelligent, self-optimizing systems. If your organization is considering adopting AI-driven automation,

Feature / Function Zoho Books QuickBooks Online Sage / Sage 50 / Sage Business Cloud / Sage 300 Xero Invoicing & Quotes Fully customisable invoices; recurring invoices; vendor & customer portals; multi-language / Arabic support in some UAE plans. Professional invoice templates; convert quotes to invoices; reminders; recurring invoices. Sage supports invoicing, quotes, often with

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has established itself as one of the leading financial hubs in the region, attracting asset managers, private equity firms, venture capital funds, and investment vehicles from across the globe. While the DIFC offers world-class infrastructure and a robust legal framework, funds registered in DIFC face unique accounting, compliance, and