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News and practical articles on UAE VAT, corporate tax, business set-up and UK expat tax from the SOA team.

5 October 2026 · 6 min read

Zero-Rated vs Exempt VAT in the UAE: What’s the Difference?

Discover the crucial difference between Zero-Rated and Exempt VAT in the UAE. Learn how input tax recovery and registration thresholds affect your business.

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Corporate Tax

7 September 2026

UAE Corporate Tax Registration: Who Needs to Register and When?

UAE Corporate Tax is now firmly established as part of the country's tax system. However, one of the most common questions business owners still ask is: “Does my business actually need to register for Corporate Tax?"

Business Set-up

12 May 2026

Free Zone vs Mainland Companies in the UAE: Key Differences and How Business Owners Should Decide

Planning to start a business in the UAE? Discover the key differences between Free Zone and Mainland companies, from market access and ownership to tax implications and banking.

UK Expats

28 February 2026

Voluntary UK National Insurance for Expats in Dubai: Act Before April 2026

If you’re a UK expat living in Dubai, your UK State Pension could be affected — and the rules are changing soon.

VAT

6 February 2026

UAE E-Invoicing: A Major Shift in Billing and VAT Compliance (2026–2027)

The UAE is transforming how businesses handle invoices. From July 2026, the country will begin rolling out its national electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) regime, with a full mandate expected by 2027 for most VAT-registered businesses.

UK Expats

21 August 2025

Why UK Expats in the UAE Still Need to Consider UK Tax Residency Rules

Moving to the UAE doesn’t always end UK tax residency. Learn how HMRC’s rules affect expats and how SOA Accountants can help protect your finances.

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