Free guides, calculators & explainers
Plain-English guides on corporate tax, VAT, bookkeeping and compliance — written for UAE business owners, kept current with FTA rules, and free to read. No sign-up, no fluff.
Corporate tax
The 9% regime, registration, reliefs and penalties — explained the way we'd explain them to a client.
VAT
Registration thresholds, filing, refunds and the traps that cost businesses AED 10,000.
Bookkeeping & running the business
Costs, hiring, payroll and the records habit that makes every filing painless.
Compliance beyond tax
ESR, UBO, transfer pricing and the full annual deadline rhythm.
Free tools
Quick estimates from the headline rules — a starting point, not a filing.
About these resources
Yes. Every guide and calculator here is free, with no sign-up required. They are written for UAE business owners dealing with corporate tax, VAT, bookkeeping and compliance.
Guides are reviewed against current FTA rules, including the 14% late-payment penalty framework effective 14 April 2026. Tax rules change, so always confirm time-critical positions on EmaraTax or with a professional.
Yes — share them freely. If you need the guidance applied to your own books, that is what our monthly packages are for.
No. The VAT and corporate tax calculators give quick estimates from the headline rules. Real filings involve adjustments, reliefs and elections — treat results as a starting point, not a filing.
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