Compliance Tools for Dubai Mainland Businesses: Trusted Resources
Compliance tools for Dubai mainland businesses ensure DED-licensed operations meet 2026 VAT, CT, labor, and renewal mandates, preventing AED 10k–50k fines through official digital platforms.
Mainland entities require Ejari offices and local service agents—leverage these verified resources for seamless quarterly filings and annual audits post ray.dubai.gov.ae setup.
Core Government Compliance Platforms
tax.gov.ae (EmaraTax): FTA's VAT/CT portal—mandatory 5% VAT registration (AED 375k threshold), 9% corporate tax filings due June 30 annually. UAE Pass login auto-populates TRN data; quarterly returns by month-end.
ray.dubai.gov.ae (DED Dashboard): License renewals (AED 15k–35k, 60-day advance), activity amendments, Ejari refreshes. SMS reminders prevent AED 5k/day penalties.
mohre.gov.ae: Labor compliance—MOHRE contracts, WPS salary uploads (bi-annual), Emiratisation quotas. Fines AED 5k+ for delays.
Safety and Municipality Tools
dm.gov.ae (Dubai Municipality): Food safety, health inspections, sewage compliance—mandatory for F&B/services. Civil Defence NOC bookings integrated.
icp.gov.ae (GDRFA): Visa renewals (AED 3.75k/person), cancellations, golden visa tracking—30-day pre-expiry window.
eservices.dubai.gov.ae: eCrime reporting for PRO scams; business dispute mediation.
Compliance Calendar Table
Deadline Tool/Platform Requirement Penalty
Monthly 28th EmaraTax VAT Return AED 10k
Bi-Annual mohre.gov.ae WPS Salaries AED 5k
April 30 moed.gov.ae ESR Sustainability AED 20k
June 30 tax.gov.ae CT Filing 1% monthly
60 Days Pre-Expiry ray.dubai.gov.ae License Renewal AED 5k/day
Pro Tips for Mainland Owners
Enable UAE Pass notifications—covers all portals. Outsource PRO (AED 5k/year) for multi-filings via Shuraa/Virtuzone (DED-verified). E-invoicing rollout July 2026 via FTA-approved software (AED 2k/year).
Banks (FAB/Emirates NBD) demand compliance certificates for accounts. Zero-rated exports reclaim VAT inputs quarterly.
Golden visa eligible via AED 2M investments