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.

Cash flow management

Cash flow management is the process of carefully tracking and managing the amount of cash coming into and going out of a business.

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C Corporation (C Corp)

A C corporation (also known as a C corp) is a type of business entity that is taxed as a separate entity from its owners.

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Chart of Accounts

A structured list of all financial accounts used by a business to categorise transactions. Setting up a UAE-compliant chart of accounts from day one is one of the most important steps for any new business.

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Churn rate

Churn rate is a measure of the percentage of customers or users who stop doing business with a company over a given period of time.

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COGS

COGS, or cost of goods sold, is a term used in accounting to refer to the direct costs associated with producing the goods or services that a business sells.

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COGS calculation

To calculate COGS, you will need to first determine the direct costs that are associated with the production of a company's goods or services.

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Cohort Analysis

Cohort analysis is a method of dividing customers or users into groups, or cohorts, based on common characteristics or experiences.

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Commercial invoice

A commercial invoice is a document that provides detailed information about a commercial transaction between a buyer and a seller.

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Compliance

Meeting all legal, regulatory, and reporting obligations applicable to your UAE business.

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Contribution Margin

The contribution margin is a measure of the amount of revenue that is available to cover fixed costs after variable costs have been accounted for.

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Convertible Note

A convertible note is a type of debt financing that allows the borrower to convert the loan into equity in the future, usually at the time of a specific event such as the company reaching a certain valuation or the issuance of new shares.

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Corporate Tax (CT)

A 9% tax on net business profits above AED 375,000 per year, introduced in the UAE from June 2023.

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