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Free zonesBusiness activitiesUAE laws and rulebooksRegulatory updates
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Digitally verifiable 2026 statutory certificate, linked to your professional profile.

Alexander Sterling, CFA

Arakan Registry // Statutory Credential

Certificate of Completion

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Alexander Sterling, CFA

Has successfully demonstrated mastery in the 2026 statutory module:
UAE Corporate Tax: Statutory Framework 2026

Date of Issue
01 November 2026
Authority Node
ARA-DXB-NODE-01
Verification ID
ARA-2026-DXB-9921-X

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UAE compliance, from company setup to filing — for UAE companies and the firms that serve them. 11 apps on one company record.

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11 apps

Comply

Your compliance manager

Govern

Governance and board compliance

Onboard

Client onboarding (KYC/CDD)

Shield

Clients' regulatory compliance

Ledger

Clients' FTA compliance

Scout

Planning your UAE setup

Atlas

UAE setup reference

Verify

Sanctions and PEP screening

Lexara

UAE rulebook library

Vault

Statutory records storage

Scope

What applies to you

Business setup by activity

All 2,100+ activities
Trading & ServicesManufacturingReal Estate & Business ServicesPersonal & Social ServicesTransport, Storage & LogisticsConstruction & ContractingFinancial ServicesVirtual AssetsHealth & Social WorkEducationAgriculture & FishingProfessional & Technical ServicesAccommodation & Food ServicesMining & QuarryingUtilities & Energy
Free zone setup costsFree zone price indexSetup cost calculatorMainland vs free zoneWhich zones permit your activity

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Dubai
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Abu Dhabi
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Sharjah
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RAK
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Ajman
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Fujairah
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UAQ
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