07/07/2026
You're on Small Business Relief. Great — but "exempt" doesn't mean off the hook.
Here's what most SBR businesses get wrong 👇
❌ SBR means no bookkeeping needed
❌ My bank statement is good enough
❌ FTA won't audit me — I'm exempt
❌ Expenses only matter when I'm taxable
❌ SBR will always be available
The reality:
✅ You still have to file a CT return to claim SBR
✅ Exceed AED 3M by one dirham — full disqualification
✅ FTA audits exempt businesses too
✅ Poor records today = painful adjustments tomorrow
✅ SBR ends for periods after 31 Dec 2026
SBR is just a relief at the starting line.
Don't wait for the finish line to start accounting.
📩 DM me for a quick review of your SBR position.
25/06/2026
How much salary can you actually draw from your own company? 🏛️
Under UAE Corporate Tax, "pay yourself market value" is the advice everyone repeats. But arm's length isn't one question — it's four:
1️⃣ Your profile
2️⃣ The role's market rate
3️⃣ The cost to replace you
4️⃣ Can the business afford it?
A salary must reflect real work — before the amount even matters.
⚠️ Sole establishment? You and the business are the same taxable person — no salary to deduct.
✅ Single-owner LLC? A genuine, market-rate salary can be deductible.
Get it wrong and you lose the deduction.
📩 DM us or visit www.aquo.ae
BusinessOwners UAETax
07/05/2026
Cash Flow Doesn’t Break Because of Big Mistakes...
It breaks because of small delays.
It’s not a lack of effort.
It’s not a lack of ambition.
It’s the small things that get delayed:
• VAT tracking
• Collecting receivables on time
• Recording expenses properly
• Reconciling bank transactions
• Understanding upcoming tax liabilities
When reporting is delayed and numbers are unclear, problems don’t appear immediately. They build quietly:
1. Unexpected Tax Liabilities
2. Cash Flow Pressure
3. Poor Profitability Decisions
And Then There’s Something Most People Miss, it affects culture.
Cash flow is not just about earning more. It’s about:
• Knowing your numbers
• Planning ahead
• Acting before things become urgent
