Running a business in the UAE
Day to day, the UAE rhythm is set by VAT periods, customer expectations on WhatsApp and the VAT (5 years) and corporate tax (7 years) record-keeping duties. Good records make each of them routine.
Issuing a compliant UAE tax invoice
UAE tax invoice requirements: the details a VAT-registered supplier shows, how to number and correct invoices, and how to archive them.
Preparing the VAT return
Preparing a UAE VAT return: totalling output tax, recovering input tax with valid invoices, reconciling to the ledger and meeting the filing date.
Messaging customers on WhatsApp and SMS
Using WhatsApp and SMS with UAE customers: confirmations, invoices and follow-up, plus consent, opt-out and sender rules to check with your provider.
Selling online from the UAE
Selling online from the UAE: licence and e-commerce rules, store and website set-up, card and cash-on-delivery payments, VAT on web sales and hosting.
Keeping VAT and corporate tax records
How long UAE businesses keep tax records: VAT records for five years, corporate tax records for seven years, and how to organise them for retrieval.
Getting paid on time
Reducing late payments in the UAE: clear terms, regular review of unpaid invoices, reminders by SMS, WhatsApp and e-mail, and when to escalate.
