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Company formation, corporate structures, VAT and corporate tax in the UAE mainland and free zones.
Corporate and tax 7 Sept 2026 7 min read
The differences that matter between a mainland licence and a free zone company: ownership, where you can trade, corporate tax, visas, cost, banking and the new permit routes. A practical comparison for investors and founders.
Read moreCorporate and tax 10 Feb 2025 4 min read
RAK ICC offers nine corporate structures, from a company limited by shares to a foundation. This guide explains what each is for and how we help you choose.
Read moreCorporate and tax 19 Feb 2024 6 min read
A practical checklist for UAE businesses: VAT registration thresholds, returns and records, the corporate tax that applies since 2023, free zone treatment and the penalties for getting it wrong.
Read moreCorporate and tax 6 Mar 2023 5 min read
An introduction to the UAE tax system as it was introduced: the Federal Tax Authority, excise tax, value added tax at 5 per cent, the duties of taxable persons and the records they must keep.
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