Mainland company quotes range from AED 15,000 to 80,000 because they price different things. Line-by-line costs, a three-year budget (AED 60,000-110,000) and how to cut the bill.
Mandatory VAT deregistration applies below AED 187,500, voluntary between AED 187,500 and 375,000. The 20-business-day deadline, AED 10,000 penalty cap and the stock trap.
UAE gratuity is 21 days basic per year for 5 years, then 30. Worked examples, a monthly provisioning rule (about 5.8% of basic), and when the 2-year cap really applies.
UAE transfer pricing rules require arm’s length pricing on related-party transactions for every company, no matter how small — owner salaries and shareholder loans included. Master File and Local File thresholds, and what the FTA expects when it asks.
Real estate brokers, gold dealers, accountants, and company service providers in the UAE must register on goAML — the Ministry of Economy has issued over AED 130 million in fines for gaps since 2022. What counts, how registration works, and the penalty scale.
UAE businesses under AED 3 million in revenue can elect Small Business Relief and pay zero corporate tax — extended through 2029. Why the AED 3M test is cumulative, not annual, and why crossing it once disqualifies you for good.
Every UAE company — mainland or free zone — must declare its Ultimate Beneficial Owner and keep it updated within 15 days of any change. Filing deadlines, registers required, and penalties up to AED 100,000.
UAE Emiratisation quotas hit their final target year in 2026 — AED 108,000 per missing hire, a two-month replacement window, and which mainland companies are actually in scope.
UAE offshore companies (RAK ICC, JAFZA, Ajman) can’t sponsor visas, trade locally, or lease office space. What they cost, what they’re for, and when to use a free zone instead.
