Guides and articles for the UAE
Practical reading for owners and accountants: invoices, VAT, e-invoicing readiness and the day-to-day of running a business in the UAE.
VAT and invoicing · 4 min read
Credit notes in the UAE: returns, price fixes and cancellations
When to issue a credit note in the UAE, why not to edit an issued invoice, and how balances and the VAT summary follow. The rules are the FTA's.
Point of sale · 4 min read
Setting up a point of sale for a UAE shop: a practical guide
Set up a point of sale for a UAE shop: product list with VAT, receipts, cash, card and split payments, opening, closing, returns and a checklist.
Cash and collections · 4 min read
Payment terms and a collections routine for UAE businesses
Set payment terms and due dates on UAE invoices, follow a polite routine for overdue ones, keep customer balances visible and review a short weekly list.
Buying guide · 5 min read
Choosing ERP software in the UAE: ten questions to ask first
A neutral buying checklist for UAE small and mid-size businesses choosing ERP software: VAT, Arabic documents, credit notes, support and how to leave.
Operations · 4 min read
A practical month-end checklist for a small UAE business
A month-end routine for a small UAE business: chase unpaid invoices, check supplier bills, review credit notes, reconcile takings, review VAT and back up.
VAT and invoicing · 4 min read
Six invoice mistakes that slow down a UAE VAT return
Six invoice mistakes that slow a UAE VAT return, from a missing TRN to uneven rounding, and how to avoid each. Check the FTA for the rules.
Buying guide · 4 min read
Free zone or mainland: questions to settle before ERP
Choosing ERP for a free-zone or mainland company? Settle these four questions first with the FTA or your accountant. This article states no rules.
Operations · 4 min read
One order, quotation to credit note: a Dubai example
An illustrative Dubai trading order from quotation to sales order, purchase order, 5% VAT invoice, payment tracking and a credit note for a return.
Operations · 4 min read
A nightly closing routine for UAE restaurants and cafes
A practical end-of-day routine for a restaurant or cafe in the UAE: count cash, match cards, check VAT in the till total and keep receipts in order.
E-invoicing readiness · 4 min read
UAE e-invoicing: a checklist to get your invoice data ready
A no-dates checklist to prepare invoice data for UAE e-invoicing, the Ministry of Finance model in plain words and where TAQNIX fits. Check your timeline.