Guides on UK and UAE tax, VAT, and accounting

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EMI Share Options 2026: Why More UK Companies Now Qualify

EMI Share Options 2026: Why More UK Companies Now Qualify

The April 2026 EMI reforms doubled the option limit and quadrupled the gross assets cap. Check whether your company qualifies and what HMRC needs from you.

Aug 27, 20268 min read
UAE Deemed Supply VAT: The FTA's New Valuation Method

UAE Deemed Supply VAT: The FTA's New Valuation Method

FTA Directive No. 5 of 2026 fixes how to value deemed supplies of services. The calculation, the Article 36 override, and what to check before you file.

Aug 26, 20268 min read
Short-Term Business Visitors: PAYE Rules UK Employers Miss

Short-Term Business Visitors: PAYE Rules UK Employers Miss

HMRC's GfC19 guidance sets out when UK PAYE applies to overseas staff visiting Britain, how Appendix 4 and 8 agreements work, and the errors it sees most.

Aug 25, 20268 min read
DIFC vs ADGM vs DMCC: Audited Accounts Deadlines Compared

DIFC vs ADGM vs DMCC: Audited Accounts Deadlines Compared

DMCC gives you six months, ADGM nine, and DIFC starts its clock when you circulate accounts. How UAE free zone filing deadlines actually differ in 2026.

Aug 24, 20269 min read
UK Autumn Budget 2026: What to Prepare Before 28 October

UK Autumn Budget 2026: What to Prepare Before 28 October

The Autumn Budget lands on 28 October 2026. Here's what UK directors and business owners should review now, and why acting on speculation rarely pays off.

Aug 19, 20267 min read
FRS 102 Revenue Recognition: The 5-Step Model for 2026

FRS 102 Revenue Recognition: The 5-Step Model for 2026

New FRS 102 rules change when UK SMEs record revenue for periods from 1 January 2026. Here is the five-step model, who it affects, and how to transition.

Aug 18, 20266 min read
Side Hustle Tax 2026: When You Must Register With HMRC

Side Hustle Tax 2026: When You Must Register With HMRC

Earning extra from a side hustle? Here's when HMRC wants to know, the £1,000 trading allowance, the new £3,000 threshold, and the 5 October deadline.

Aug 17, 20268 min read
UAE Small Business Relief Extended: 0% Tax Through 2029

UAE Small Business Relief Extended: 0% Tax Through 2029

The UAE extended Small Business Relief to 31 December 2029, giving firms under AED 3 million three more years of 0% corporate tax. Here is what changed.

Aug 14, 20267 min read
The £90,000 VAT Threshold: Register or Cap Your Growth?

The £90,000 VAT Threshold: Register or Cap Your Growth?

Thousands of UK businesses cap turnover to stay under the £90,000 VAT threshold. Here's when registering pays off, and when holding back makes sense.

Aug 13, 20267 min read