Learn how tax, accounting and ERP work.
Start with the beginner guides if a topic is new to you, then read the articles for current rules, deadlines and checklists.
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What is VAT and how does it work?
VAT is a tax on spending that businesses collect for the government. Here is how it works, in plain language, with a worked example.
Read guideE-invoicingWhat is e-invoicing, and why does it matter?
An e-invoice is not a PDF. It is structured data your system sends to the tax authority. Here is what that means for your business in each country.
Read guideSaudi ArabiaZakat vs income tax in Saudi Arabia: who pays what?
Saudi companies pay zakat, income tax or a mix of both, depending on who owns them. Here is the rule and a worked example.
Read guideUAEUAE corporate tax, explained simply
Since June 2023 most UAE businesses are within the corporate tax system, even if they pay nothing. Here is how it works and what you must file.
Read guideEgyptEgypt's tax system for businesses, in one page
If you run or are starting a business in Egypt, these are the taxes and systems you will deal with, and how they fit together.
Read guideERPWhat is an ERP, and how does an Odoo implementation work?
An ERP puts sales, purchasing, inventory, accounting and more into one system. Here is what that means and how a rollout actually runs.
Read guideAccountingHow to create a chart of accounts, with an example
Your chart of accounts is the list of 'boxes' every transaction goes into. Get it right once and every report, tax return and audit becomes easier.
Read guideGlossaryAccounting and tax glossary, English and Arabic
The terms you will meet in tax returns, e-invoicing projects and ERP rollouts, with a one-line explanation and the Arabic term.
Read guideRules, deadlines and checklists
Month-end close checklist for small and mid-size businesses
Closing the books every month on time is the habit that makes VAT returns, audits and decisions easy. Here is the checklist we use.
Read article Egypt ETAEgypt e-receipt: who must join and how to connect your POS
If you sell to consumers in Egypt, your receipts are moving onto the ETA's system. Here is how to check if you are included and what to do.
Read article OdooHow long does an Odoo implementation take?
Most Odoo projects for small and mid-size companies take 6 to 16 weeks. Here is what decides where you land in that range.
Read article UAE e-invoicingUAE e-invoicing 2027: deadlines, ASPs and what to prepare now
E-invoicing becomes mandatory in the UAE from 2027. Here are the dates, how the ASP model works and what to fix in your system now.
Read article UAE corporate taxUAE corporate tax registration: deadlines, penalties and the waiver
Every UAE company must register for corporate tax, including those that will pay 0%. Here are the deadlines and how to avoid the AED 10,000 penalty.
Read article ZATCAZATCA Wave 25: who is in, and what to do before 1 February 2027
Wave 25 brings much smaller businesses into Phase 2. If your taxable turnover passed SAR 187,500 in any year from 2022 to 2025, this applies to you.
Read article Egypt payrollEgypt salary tax 2026: brackets and net pay examples
How much tax comes off an Egyptian salary in 2026, step by step, with net pay for six salary levels.
Read article VATHow to calculate VAT: formulas and examples for the Gulf and Egypt
Three formulas cover almost every VAT calculation you will need. Here they are, with examples for each country.
Read article ERPOdoo or QuickBooks for a growing Gulf SME?
A CPA's honest comparison, from someone who implements Odoo and also keeps books in QuickBooks.
Read article ZATCAZATCA Phase 2 checklist for Odoo users
Everything to prepare before connecting Odoo to ZATCA's e-invoicing platform, in the order we do it for clients.
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