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Alif Blog: UAE Tax and Accounting Insights
Guides and updates on UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, e-invoicing, accounting and compliance from the Alif Accounting & Tax Consultants team.
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EmaraTax Explained: Login, Registration, Returns and Payments
EmaraTax is the Federal Tax Authority’s online platform for VAT, corporate tax and excise tax. How to log in with UAE PASS, what you can do on it, how to pay, and the mistakes that get payments rejected.
Corporate Tax Return Due 31 December 2026? Your Checklist
If your tax period ended on 31 March 2026, your UAE corporate tax return is due by 31 December 2026. Who is affected, a checklist and the penalties.
UAE VAT Return Filing: Deadlines and the New Penalties from April 2026
UAE VAT returns are due by the 28th of the month after each tax period. How to file on EmaraTax, and the penalties that changed on 14 April 2026.
Getting Zoho Books Ready for the UAE’s E-Invoicing Rules
Zoho is an accredited e-invoicing service provider in the UAE. How Zoho Books connects, what to prepare in your account, common mistakes and deadlines.
When Does E-Invoicing Start for Your Business? UAE Phases Explained
UAE e-invoicing is phased by business size. The ASP appointment and go-live dates for each phase, who is in scope, and a readiness checklist.
How to File Your UAE Corporate Tax Return: Step by Step
Every UAE corporate tax registrant must file a return on EmaraTax and pay within nine months of the end of the tax period, even if no tax is due. What you need, the steps, penalties and common mistakes.
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