UAE Accounting and Compliance for Foreign Businesses: What EU Founders Need to Know

Navigating VAT (5%) and Corporate Tax (9%) in the UAE is straightforward with the right systems. EmirBase assigns a dedicated accountant and provides an English dashboard so you always know what’s next.

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Core Requirements

• Bookkeeping aligned to IFRS
• VAT registration and quarterly filings (where applicable)
• Corporate tax registration, returns, and payments
• Economic substance checks for relevant activities

Our Remote Setup

• Cloud bookkeeping and receipt capture
• Monthly closes with management reports
• Filing calendar and reminders
• Audit preparation and liaison

Pricing and Timelines

• From €XXX/month depending on transaction volume
• VAT registration: typically 5–10 working days once docs are ready

Founder Tips

• Keep bank statements and invoices organized from day one
• Map activities and contracts to tax treatments early
• Use a single source of truth for documents (we provide it)

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