Excise Tax Registration in the UAE: Who Needs It and How to Apply

Quick answer: Excise tax registration in the UAE is mandatory for any business that produces, imports, stockpiles, or releases excise goods, tobacco, energy drinks, sweetened beverages, and e-cigarette products among them. Unlike VAT or corporate tax, there’s no minimum revenue threshold. If you’re dealing in these goods at all, you’re expected to register with the […]

Business Valuation Methods Used in the UAE: How Much Is Your Company Worth?

Quick answer: Business valuation in the UAE is typically carried out using three approaches: the income approach (discounted cash flow), the market approach (comparing your business to similar companies), and the asset-based approach. There’s no single “correct” number, a good valuation gives a defensible range based on your actual financial records, growth prospects, and risk […]

Transfer Pricing UAE: Do You Need a Master File or Local File?

Quick answer: Transfer pricing in the UAE covers three separate obligations, not one. A Master File and Local File are only mandatory if your revenue is AED 200 million or more, or you belong to a multinational group with AED 3.15 billion or more in global revenue. A much larger group of businesses faces a […]