Compliance
Compliance insights
Operational notes on compliance for founders relocating to the UAE — every post reviewed by a Sirius consultant before publishing and linked to its original source.
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UAE Federal Tax Authority Ran 176,000 Market Inspections in 2025 — Up 89% Year-on-Year
The FTA conducted 176,000 market inspection visits in 2025, an 89% increase on the prior year. UAE businesses should treat compliance readiness as a standing priority.
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The right corporate structure, solid contracts and ongoing compliance are the foundation of legal protection for any business operating in the UAE.
Read →Economic Substance: the new ESR-lite form for free-zone entities
MoF guidance note 04-26 introduces a simplified ESR filing for low-risk free-zone entities. Here's who qualifies and who still needs the full form.
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