
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) form the backbone of the UAE economy but often overlook structured risk control due to limited resources.

In today’s dynamic UAE market, risk is everywhere—from regulatory changes to cyber threats and operational disruptions.

A well-crafted business plan without solid financials is like a car without an engine. No matter how appealing your idea sounds, investors and lenders want to see numbers that prove it's financially sound. In the UAE's competitive funding environment, these metrics are non-negotiable.

If you're looking to raise capital in the UAE, your business plan needs to do more than just look good—it must tell a compelling, data-backed story.

It’s a well-known statistic: around 70% of startups fail within the first three years. In the UAE, where entrepreneurship is thriving, the number is no different. One of the biggest reasons? A lack of proper feasibility studies before launching.

The introduction of UAE corporate tax has significant implications for multinational enterprises (MNEs) operating through subsidiaries or holding companies in the region.

Since the UAE rolled out its corporate tax law, many businesses—especially SMEs and free zone entities—are under the false impression that they’re automatically exempt. These misconceptions can result in non-compliance, penalties, and strategic missteps.

Tax structuring is now a critical part of business strategy in the UAE. With the recent introduction of corporate tax, companies must rethink how they are legally and financially structured to minimize liability and maximize compliance.

The UAE’s corporate tax regime, introduced in 2023, represents a pivotal shift in the nation's economic landscape. Designed to align with global tax standards and reduce dependency on oil revenues, this new tax framework mandates a 9% tax on annual business profits exceeding AED 375,000.