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.

Sole proprietorship

A sole proprietorship is a type of business that is owned and operated by a single individual.

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Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)

A special purpose vehicle (SPV) is a legal entity that is created for a specific purpose or project.

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Statutory Audit

A legally required independent examination of a company's financial records, resulting in an auditor's report issued to shareholders and authorities.

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Stock management

Stock management, also known as inventory management, is the process of overseeing the flow of goods in and out of a business's inventory.

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Taxable Income

For UAE corporate tax: the accounting net profit, adjusted for specific additions and deductions prescribed in Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022.

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Taxable Person

Any individual or entity subject to UAE corporate tax — including UAE companies, foreign entities with a UAE permanent establishment, and individuals conducting business.

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Taxable Supply

Any supply of goods or services made in the UAE that is subject to VAT — either at 5% (standard-rated) or 0% (zero-rated).

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Tax deduction

A tax deduction is an expense that a taxpayer is allowed to subtract from their taxable income when calculating their tax liability.

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Tax Group

A provision allowing two or more UAE resident entities — wholly owned by a common parent — to be treated as a single taxable person for corporate tax.

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Tax Invoice

A specific VAT document required for all taxable supplies above AED 10,000 in the UAE — containing mandatory information prescribed by FTA regulations.

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Tax Registration Number (TRN)

The unique 15-digit identifier issued by the FTA to every VAT-registered business in the UAE.

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Trade creditors

Trade creditors are businesses or individuals that a company owes money to for goods or services that have been supplied on credit.

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