Investment & Wealth Management Advisory

The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued an important clarification for businesses benefiting from, or eligible for, Small Business Relief (SBR) under the UAE Corporate Tax regime. The message is straightforward: Small Business Relief does not mean that a business can ignore its Corporate Tax filing obligations. On 3 August 2026, the FTA confirmed that taxable persons eligible for Small Business Relief must continue to comply with their Corporate Tax obligations, including Corporate Tax registration, filing the required simplified

The UAE has entered a new era of taxation. What was once considered one of the world’s most tax-friendly business destinations has evolved into a mature and internationally aligned tax jurisdiction. While the Corporate Tax regime officially came into effect for financial years beginning on or after 1 June 2023, 2026 represents the year when compliance expectations have significantly increased. Today, businesses are no longer asking whether Corporate Tax applies to them—they are asking whether they are fully compliant. For

The introduction of the UAE Corporate Tax regime has brought several important tax elections that can significantly affect a company’s tax liability and financial reporting. One of the most strategic elections available is the Realisation Basis Election, which determines whether unrealised gains and losses on certain assets and liabilities should be included in taxable income. For businesses reporting under IFRS, understanding the interaction between this election and Deferred Tax Accounting (IAS 12) is essential. While the election can reduce current