Tax Blind Spots Cost Big — Clarify Before You Comply
Practical guide to navigating tax uncertainty in the UAE—understand when to file, what to avoid, and how to secure FTA-backed clarity before it’s too late. 1. Gray Areas, Big Risks 2. When to Ask FTA 3. What Gets You Rejected 4. Blunders That Burn Time 5. Clarification Clock: 60 Days 6. How Experts Get It […]
Transforming Finance Through IFRS – Aligned Accounting Services
5 Elements of Stratify’s Outsourced Accounting Program 1. Initial Diagnosis & Transition Planning Evaluate the existing finance function, chart transition timelines, and develop a roadmap to shift from internal accounting to a scalable, IFRS-compliant outsourced model. 2. IFRS-Driven Accounting Execution Implement end-to-end bookkeeping, reporting, and reconciliation processes aligned with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), tailored […]
Preparing for UAE Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT)
A Practical Guide for Multinational Groups Legal Structure Mapping MNE Threshold Assessment Effective Tax Rate Analysis Safe Harbour Evaluation Compliance Roadmap Planning Stakeholder Alignment & Training The UAE’s implementation of the Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT), aligned with the OECD’s Pillar Two framework, represents a significant shift for multinational enterprises (MNEs) operating within or through […]
New FTA Rules Alert: Claiming Natural Shortage on Cigarettes Just Got Regulated
What Cigarette Manufacturers Need to Know What This Blog Covers: What is “Natural Shortage”? Who is Affected? Process to Claim Natural Shortage Documentation Requirements FTA’s Inspections Why This Matters UAE FTA Issues New Rules for Natural Shortage of Excise Goods – What Cigarette Manufacturers Need to Know Starting 1 July 2025, the UAE Federal Tax […]
Stop Double-Taxing Your Own Business
How to Navigate Out-of-Scope Transactions While Securing Input Tax and Audit Protection What This Blog Unpacks: The “One Entity, No Supply” Rule FTA’s Silent Approval Input VAT: Yours to Claim Nailing the Place of Supply; Avoiding the Pitfalls Action Plan for Tax Teams VAT Treatment of Services Between a UAE Branch and Its Foreign Head […]
Backlog Blues? How UAE CFOs Can Regain Control Before Audit Season Hits
Clean Books, Confident Decisions: Tackling Backlog Accounting Before It Hurts Inaccurate books and unresolved accounting backlogs can create serious financial risks—especially when it comes to audits, tax filings, and investor confidence. At Stratify, we specialize in helping businesses clean up months (or even years) of accounting backlog across major ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, Microsoft […]
When the FTA Knocks, Your Tax Agent Answers—Here’s Why It Matters
Your Strategic Tax Partner: How FTA-Approved Agents Protect Your Business As tax laws evolve in the UAE, businesses are under increasing pressure to meet their compliance obligations—accurately and on time. That’s where FTA-Approved Tax Agents come in. In 2024, the Federal Tax Authority introduced Professional Standards for Tax Agents, which clearly outlines the duties, liabilities, […]
UAE Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT)
What MNCs & UAE Family Businesses Must Do in 2025 Understanding the UAE DMTT The Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT), effective in the UAE from 1 January 2025, aligns the UAE with the OECD’s Pillar Two global minimum tax rules, mandating a 15% effective tax rate on UAE profits for in-scope large multinational enterprise (MNE) […]
VAT Clarity for UAE Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Businesses
The VAT Diagnosis: Clarity for UAE Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Businesses Navigating Value Added Tax (VAT) in the UAE’s pharmaceutical and healthcare sector can be challenging. Since the UAE introduced VAT at 5% in 2018, businesses have grappled with classifying their products correctly – especially in determining which items qualify as “medicines” or “medical equipment” (zero-rated […]
How FTA-Approved Tax Agents Are Now Legally Accountable for Your Compliance
Did You Know? FTA Has Fixed Responsibilities for Tax Agents Regarding Client Document Management As tax laws evolve in the UAE, businesses are under increasing pressure to meet their compliance obligations—accurately and on time. That’s where FTA-Approved Tax Agents come in. In 2024, the Federal Tax Authority introduced Professional Standards for Tax Agents, which clearly […]
