James Mathew, Special to Gulf News

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Tax transparency to boost UAE SME lending prospects

With better visibility, risk perceptions could make lending more feasible

Tax transparency to boost UAE SME lending prospects

UAE companies’ moment of reckoning on corporate tax

September 30 deadline leaves many businesses scrambling to finalise tax returns

Tax compliance is never a one-off project - that's the lesson many UAE companies will take from the rush to meet September 30 deadline.

UAE businesses need proper ‘whistle-blowing’ policy

As defense against corporate fraud, a strong whistle-blowing policy has its merits

The UAE has instituted a far reaching policy that allows protection for whistle-blowers on corporate malpractices. Businesses for their part should institute these policies internally as well.

UAE companies must get a grip on head office expenses

Heading into new year would be right time to find better ways to manage those costs

Any unchecked rise in head office expenses will leave a telling impact on operating margins. Businesses cannot afford to have that.

Ensure SMEs get paid on time

Governments are tightening oversight of payments owed to small businesses

With help from the authorities, the payment issues of SMEs can be smoothed out for the benefit of all, including the wider economy.

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