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Technology: tax, VAT and accounting in the UAE

Software development houses, SaaS providers, IT service agencies, cloud service providers, and digital platform operators.

What are the common tax risks in technology?

Cross-border B2B and B2C electronic services, recurring subscription revenue recognition, and intellectual property (IP) licensing arrangements.

What are the accounting issues?

Subscription revenue recognition (deferred revenue schedules), capitalised software development costs, and research & development (R&D) expenditure tracking.

What are the VAT issues?

Complex place-of-supply analysis for digital services, electronic supplies, and cross-border software licensing fees.

What are the Corporate Tax issues?

Related-party IP licensing valuation, R&D incentive claims, software development cost-sharing, and group recharges.

What are the e-invoicing implications?

Automated subscription billing integration, usage-based dynamic invoicing, and seamless payment gateway platform integrations.

What does Regent do?

Regent reviews complex revenue models, validates VAT place-of-supply rules, aligns CT positions, and builds scalable finance processes.

Services often needed in technology