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.

Venture Capital Principal

A venture capital principal is a professional who works for a venture capital firm, helping to identify and evaluate potential investments in startup companies.

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Vesting Acceleration

Vesting acceleration refers to the process of speeding up the vesting schedule of a stock option or other form of equity compensation.

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Wage Protection System (WPS)

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources' mandatory electronic salary transfer system requiring mainland employers to pay wages through approved channels on time.

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Working Capital

The difference between a business's current assets and current liabilities — a key measure of short-term financial health. Managing working capital effectively is especially important for UAE SMEs dealing with extended payment terms from larger clients.

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Zero-Coupon Bond

A zero-coupon bond is a type of bond that does not pay periodic interest payments to the bondholder, known as a coupon.

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Zero-Coupon Convertible Security

A zero-coupon convertible security is a type of financial instrument that combines the features of a zero-coupon bond with those of a convertible security.

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Zero-Rated Supply

A taxable supply in the UAE on which VAT is charged at 0% — meaning the seller charges no VAT but can still reclaim input VAT on related costs.

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