Top 5 Corporate Tax Deductions Dubai SMEs Often Miss
(And How ACL Tax Consultants Can Help You Claim Them)
Running a small or medium business in Dubai? Between managing operations and chasing growth, corporate tax deductions can slip through the cracks. At ACL Tax Consultants, Dubai’s leading corporate tax advisors, we’ve seen SMEs lose AED 50,000+ annually by overlooking these 5 key deductions. Let’s fix that.
Employee Training – It’s Not Just Certificates
What Dubai Businesses Overlook
We helped a Karama-based trading company claim AED 11,200 for:
✅ Deductible Training Costs
| Activity | Why It Counts |
|---|---|
| Barista courses | Client meetings at %Arabica |
| TikTok workshops | Product demos for Gen Z |
| First aid training | OSH compliance requirement |
Why You Miss It:
- “But the trainer was my cousin!” → Still deductible if invoiced
- Used personal credit cards → Our bookkeeping services in Dubai track these automatically
Home Offices – Your Hidden Goldmine
Sara’s Jumeirah Villa Success Story
Our client (Marina PR agency owner) claimed:
| Expense | Deductible Amount | Proof Used |
|---|---|---|
| 30% AC bills | AED 4,800 | Floor plan showing office space |
| Cat 6 cable | AED 320 | Screenshot of client Zoom call |
| Standing desk | AED 2,150 | Doctor’s ergonomics note |
Pro Tip: Working from cafes? Track 50% of these:
- Karak chai during client meets
- Salik tolls to your “office” (Costa in Motor City counts!)
Business Travel – The Airport Coffee Hack
What Even Counts?
🛑 Stop Missing These
- AED 280/hr for client talks en route to Abu Dhabi
- 50% of airport Starbucks (if discussing business)
- Petrol for deliveries between Ajman-Dubai borders
Real Example:
We found AED 7,400 in unclaimed costs for a delivery startup:
| Missed Item | Recovery Action |
|---|---|
| Driver’s AED 300/month fuel | Linked ENOC receipts to delivery logs |
| Salik tags | Matched toll dates to client invoices |
Bad Debts – When Clients Ghost You
The 3-Step Recovery Plan
A Deira textile supplier saved AED 15,750 by:
- Proving Follow-Ups: 12 emails + 3 legal notices
- Documenting Promises: WhatsApp chats + bank records
- Timely Filing: Met Corporate Tax Filing & Deadlines (June 30 cutoff)
Key Requirements:
- Debt must be >6 months old
- Was originally income (not personal loans)
Deadline Discounts (Yes, Seriously!)
Ali’s Calendar That Saves Money
| Deadline | Action | Savings |
|---|---|---|
| March 31 | Provisional tax payment | 2% early bird discount |
| June 1 | File returns via our portal | Avoid AED 1,000/week late fees |
| Year-round | Free consultation check-ins | Catch errors early |
How ACL Tax Consultants Do It Differently
Based in Business Bay (come for taxes, stay for dates!), we blend auditing services in Dubai with Emirati hospitality:
📋 Our Tools for You:
- AI receipt scanners (goodbye, paper piles!)
- Bilingual (EN/AR) FTA compliance checklists
- WhatsApp updates – no confusing legal jargon
🌟 Why SMEs Love Us:
- Fixed fees (no nasty surprises)
- Ex-FTA advisors on team
- VAT services in Dubai + tax under one roof
Your Move, Dubai Business Owners!
Request for Free Consultation:
- 📞 Call: +971 58 522 7031
- 📧 Email: info@acltaxconsultants.com
- 📍 Visit: Office – 103, Bushaqer – Building, Block B (Free parking!)
First-Time Client Offer:
- Free CT Health Check (Value AED 1,500)
- 10% Discount on VAT Services in Dubai
