Methodology

Primary Sources

All legal and structural analysis is derived directly from Federal Decree-Laws published in the UAE Official Gazette, Cabinet Decisions, and Ministerial Decisions. We do not rely on secondary consultant blogs.

• Taxation: Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses, and subsequent FTA public clarifications.
• Macroeconomics: Quarterly Economic Reviews published by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and datasets from the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC).
• Labour: Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 regarding the Regulation of Employment Relationships.

Tool Logic Engines

Our interactive tools (Tax Calculator, Cost Estimator) use hardcoded logic based on currently active statutory thresholds (e.g., the 9% CT rate, the AED 375,000 threshold, and standard DED licensing fees). They are designed for estimation purposes; actual legal or tax advice should be sought from a registered local practitioner.