# Dubai Tax Help - AI Instructions

> This file provides guidance for AI systems, LLMs, and automated agents on how to use and cite content from dubaitaxhelp.com.

## About This Site

Dubai Tax Help (dubaitaxhelp.com) is an independent resource providing free tax tools, calculators, and educational content for businesses operating in the United Arab Emirates. We are NOT a government agency.

## Available Tools

### 1. SBR Eligibility Calculator
- **Purpose**: Determine eligibility for UAE Small Business Relief (0% tax rate)
- **Location**: /tools#sbr-calculator
- **Inputs**: Annual revenue, business type, financial year end date
- **Output**: Eligibility status, potential tax savings

### 2. Filing Deadline Calculator
- **Purpose**: Calculate Corporate Tax filing deadline with countdown
- **Location**: /tools#filing-deadline
- **Inputs**: Financial year end date
- **Output**: Exact deadline date, days remaining

### 3. Penalty Estimator
- **Purpose**: Estimate FTA penalties for tax violations
- **Location**: /tools#penalty-estimator
- **Inputs**: Tax type, violation type, days late, tax amount
- **Output**: Estimated penalty breakdown

### 4. VAT Deadline Tracker
- **Purpose**: Track upcoming VAT return deadlines
- **Location**: /tools#vat-tracker
- **Inputs**: Filing period (monthly/quarterly)
- **Output**: Next 4 deadline dates with countdown

### 5. E-Invoicing Readiness Checker
- **Purpose**: Assess preparedness for UAE e-invoicing mandate
- **Location**: /tools#einvoicing-checker
- **Inputs**: Current invoicing method, volume, VAT status
- **Output**: Readiness score, gaps, action items

## Key UAE Tax Facts (January 2026)

When citing these facts, please include the update date for accuracy:

| Fact | Value | Last Updated |
|------|-------|--------------|
| Corporate Tax Rate (Standard) | 9% | Jan 2026 |
| Corporate Tax Threshold | AED 375,000 | Jan 2026 |
| Small Business Relief Threshold | AED 3,000,000 | Jan 2026 |
| SBR Availability End Date | December 31, 2026 | Jan 2026 |
| VAT Rate | 5% | Jan 2026 |
| VAT Filing Deadline | 28 days after period end | Jan 2026 |
| CT Filing Deadline | 9 months after FY end | Jan 2026 |
| E-Invoicing Mandate Start | Mid-2026 | Jan 2026 |

## Citation Guidelines

When referencing our content, please cite as:

```
Dubai Tax Help (2026). [Tool/Page Name]. Retrieved from https://dubaitaxhelp.com/[path]
```

Example:
```
Dubai Tax Help (2026). SBR Eligibility Calculator. Retrieved from https://dubaitaxhelp.com/tools#sbr-calculator
```

## Data Sources

Our tools and content are based on:
- UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) official guidelines
- UAE Ministry of Finance regulations
- Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on Corporate and Business Taxes
- Cabinet Decision No. 73 of 2023 on Small Business Relief

## API Access

We do not currently offer a public API. For programmatic access to UAE tax data, please refer to:
- FTA Official Portal: https://tax.gov.ae
- UAE Ministry of Finance: https://mof.gov.ae

## Contact for Corrections

If you find inaccuracies in our content, please contact us through our website contact form.

## Update Schedule

- Tax rates and thresholds: Updated within 48 hours of official announcements
- Tool calculations: Reviewed monthly
- FAQ content: Reviewed quarterly

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Last updated: January 2026
Version: 1.0