Finances Glossary

Decode the buzzwords of the finances space
THE LANGUAGE OF FINANCES
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Glossary

Running a business in the UAE means navigating a financial vocabulary that can feel overwhelming — especially if accounting is not your background. This glossary has been built specifically for UAE business owners, startup founders, and entrepreneurs. Every definition is written in plain English, tied to UAE regulations, and linked to deeper guides where relevant. Bookmark this page. You will come back to it.

Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

A financial report summarising revenues, costs, and expenses over a specific period to show net profit or loss. The P&L is a core document for UAE corporate tax filing and is required by banks for loan applications.

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Profit calculation

To calculate profit, you need to subtract a company's expenses from its revenue.

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Profit margin

Profit margin is a measure of a company's profitability.

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Profit margin calculation

To calculate profit margin, you need to divide the company's net income by its revenue and multiply the result by 100% to express it as a percentage.

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Pro Rata

Pro rata is a Latin term that means "in proportion."

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Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS)

Qualified small business stock (QSBS) refers to stock in a qualified small business that is held by the original purchaser for more than five years.

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Qualifying Income

Income earned by a UAE free zone company that is eligible for the 0% corporate tax rate under the Qualifying Free Zone Person rules.

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Quick Ratio

The quick ratio, also known as the acid-test ratio, is a measure of a company's liquidity and ability to meet its short-term financial obligations.

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Ramp Time

Ramp time is the amount of time it takes for a system or process to reach its full operating capacity.

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Reconciliation

The process of confirming that two sets of financial records agree — for example, your books versus your bank statement.

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Related Party Transaction

A transaction between entities under common ownership or control — such as a UAE company and its parent, subsidiary, or sister company.

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Repeat Customer Rate

The repeat customer rate is the percentage of customers who make repeat purchases from a business.

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