Guides

Annual Leave in the UAE: Entitlement, Carry-Forward and Leave Pay
How much annual leave UAE private-sector employees earn, what happens to unused days, how leave pay is worked out on basic salary, and a simple way to track balances. Read more...
Final Settlement in the UAE: What's Included and How to Calculate It
What a UAE private-sector final settlement includes (unpaid salary, notice pay, unused leave and gratuity), the 14-day payment deadline, and a worked example. Read more...
Petty Cash for Small Businesses: A Simple Monthly System
Set a float, record every payment with a voucher, count the box each week and top up once a month. A simple petty cash system for shops and small offices. Read more...
How to Write a Quotation for UAE Customers (VAT, TRN and Validity)
What a clear UAE quotation should include: your TRN, VAT at 5%, a validity date, payment terms and what happens next. With a checklist and free-to-edit templates. Read more...
How to Track Employee Attendance and Leave in Excel
A simple monthly attendance and leave system for small teams, with codes, totals and leave balances. Read more...
Inventory Management in Excel: A Simple System for Small Businesses
How to set up stock tracking, reorder points and stock counts in Excel, without expensive software. Read more...
How to Build a Simple Cash Flow Forecast for Your Small Business
A practical, weekly method for forecasting cash so you can see shortfalls weeks before they happen. Read more...
How to Make a Professional Invoice in Excel (Free Checklist)
What every invoice must include, how to set up an invoice in Excel, and tips to get paid on time. Read more...
Rent Cheques in the UAE: How to Plan, Split and Track Them
How annual rent is usually split into cheques in the UAE, and how tenants and landlords can plan and track every payment. Read more...
How to Calculate Zakat on Savings, Gold and Business Assets
A step-by-step way to work out your annual zakat on cash, gold, silver, investments and business stock. Read more...
How to Track Post-Dated Cheques (PDCs) in the UAE
A practical system for recording, banking and following up post-dated cheques you issue and receive. Read more...
UAE Corporate Tax Explained for Small Businesses
What UAE corporate tax means for a small business: the 0% and 9% bands, Small Business Relief, and how to estimate what you owe. Read more...
UAE VAT Return: A Step-by-Step Guide for Small Businesses
How UAE VAT works for small businesses, when to register, and how to prepare your VAT return figures each period. Read more...
How to Calculate End-of-Service Gratuity in the UAE (With Examples)
A plain-English guide to UAE private-sector gratuity: who qualifies, the 21-day and 30-day rules, the cap, and worked examples. Read more...