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UAE Corporate Tax Groups: Should You File as One Entity?

UAE Corporate Tax Groups: Should You File as One Entity?

A UAE corporate tax group lets related companies file one return and pool profits against losses. Here's who qualifies, the benefits, and the catches.

May 28, 20268 min read
P11D Deadline 6 July 2026: What UK Employers Must File

P11D Deadline 6 July 2026: What UK Employers Must File

The 2025-26 P11D is due 6 July 2026. Class 1A NIC sits at 15%, late penalties bite per month, and it's the last full year before mandatory payrolling.

May 26, 20269 min read
BADR at 18%: UK Directors Selling or Closing in 2026-27

BADR at 18%: UK Directors Selling or Closing in 2026-27

BADR rate rose to 18% on 6 April 2026 and HMRC is writing to anyone near the £1m lifetime limit. What UK directors must check before exit.

May 21, 20267 min read
UAE VAT Refunds: Claim Trapped Credits Before They Expire

UAE VAT Refunds: Claim Trapped Credits Before They Expire

From 1 January 2026, excess UAE VAT credits expire five years after the tax period they arose in. Reclaim the oldest before 31 December 2026 or lose the cash.

May 18, 20268 min read
UAE Small Business Relief: Who Qualifies for 0% Tax?

UAE Small Business Relief: Who Qualifies for 0% Tax?

UAE Small Business Relief lets companies under AED 3 million pay 0% corporate tax. Here are the conditions, trade-offs, and how to elect on EmaraTax.

May 13, 20268 min read
UK Quarterly VAT Returns 2026-27: MTD Deadlines & Penalties

UK Quarterly VAT Returns 2026-27: MTD Deadlines & Penalties

Quarterly VAT return dates for 2026-27, the MTD points system explained, software that meets HMRC rules, and how to dodge a £200 penalty.

May 12, 20268 min read
UAE ESR After Corporate Tax: What Still Applies in 2026

UAE ESR After Corporate Tax: What Still Applies in 2026

ESR filings ended for FYs after Dec 2022, but substance rules now live inside Corporate Tax. What UAE businesses still owe, and what's changed.

May 7, 202610 min read
UAE VAT Amendments 2026: What Changed for Businesses

UAE VAT Amendments 2026: What Changed for Businesses

Three changes to UAE VAT law took effect January 2026. Reverse charge, refund deadlines, and anti-evasion rules explained for business owners.

May 5, 20268 min read
Directors Loan Account: UK Tax Rules

Directors Loan Account: UK Tax Rules

Directors loan account tax rules for 2026-27. Section 455 charges, benefit in kind thresholds, anti-avoidance traps, and how to stay compliant with HMRC.

Apr 30, 20268 min read