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Businesses are allowed to get VAT refunds for staff welfare, but only in six distinct categories and only if all the conditions in that particular category have been fulfilled. These rules came into effect on 1 October 2026 and include transportation, food, lodging, new joiners' accommodation, telecommunications, and parking facilities. As a result, input VAT on employee expenses in the UAE now needs a written contract or policy behind every claim. This Decision directly affe

Business accounting in the UAE requires managing numerous things like invoices, VAT, payroll, and a range of other financial operations simultaneously. Correct accounting from the very beginning is not an option, but a key that will allow you to proceed further. In our experience at Pearl Accounting & Financial Services LLC, Bookkeeping in UAE companies often becomes something optional. In reality, maintaining accurate records throughout the year is one of the foundations of

If the financial year for your organisation ends on 31 December 2025, FTA will need you to submit your tax returns and payment in full before 30 September 2026, nine months from the end of the financial year, with no provision for extension of filing deadlines. Failure to adhere to this deadline attracts automatic penalties regardless of whether there is any tax due. In our experience at Pearl Accounting, understanding the UAE corporate tax filing deadline early helps busines

According to the UAE Ministry of Finance, the pilot phase of the national e-invoicing system began on 1 July 2026, ahead of its full-scale implementation in 2027. For many years now, Pearl Accounting & Financial Services LLC has been helping businesses in the UAE remain informed about regulatory changes and stay compliant through continually updated accounting services. In our experience, e-invoicing is another important change businesses now need to prepare for. With over 15