Guides

UAE business guides

Plain-English guides to UAE corporate tax, VAT, e-invoicing, payroll and choosing business software, from the feenak team in Abu Dhabi.

UAE corporate tax guide for small businesses (2026)

Rates, registration, Small Business Relief, deadlines and records: what UAE SMEs need to know about corporate tax, in plain English.

Read the guide →

UAE e-invoicing: timeline, deadlines and a checklist for your business

When e-invoicing becomes mandatory in the UAE, when you must appoint an Accredited Service Provider, and how to get your invoices ready for PINT AE.

Read the guide →

How to calculate end-of-service gratuity in the UAE (with examples)

Who is entitled, how the 21-day and 30-day rules work, what counts as basic wage, the two-year cap and when gratuity must be paid.

Read the guide →

WPS payroll in the UAE explained: SIF files, steps and common mistakes

How the Wage Protection System works, what goes into a SIF file, the monthly payroll steps and how to avoid rejected salary files.

Read the guide →

How to file the UAE VAT return (VAT 201): a box-by-box guide

What goes in each box of the VAT 201 return, when it is due, and how to avoid the mistakes that lead to penalties.

Read the guide →

One-time purchase ERP vs subscription: what a UAE SME really pays over 5 years

Per-user subscriptions look cheap in month one. Here is how the cost grows with your team, and a checklist for choosing ERP in the UAE.

Read the guide →

Garage management software in the UAE: a buyer's checklist

What car garages, auto repair workshops and service centres should look for in workshop software: job cards, WhatsApp, parts, VAT, e-invoicing and more.

Read the guide →

See it working with your own data

Book a free one-to-one demo. We'll show you the software working for your business, with no obligation.