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03/06/2026

Third-party relationships can expose a business to financial, regulatory, and reputational risk long before a dispute appears.

The real question is not only whether a vendor or partner is contracted, but whether the business has properly assessed ownership, credibility, and risk indicators behind the relationship.

FAI Consulting helps organizations strengthen third-party due diligence and risk-based review processes.

01/06/2026

Sanctions compliance is often treated as an onboarding step, but risk does not remain static. Ownership structures change, lists are updated, and exposure can evolve over time.

That is why businesses should think beyond initial screening and build a process that supports periodic review, escalation, and better visibility across counterparties.

FAI Consulting supports businesses with compliance reviews, risk assessments, and practical control advisory.

26/05/2026

Eid Mubarak
On the occasion of Eid Al Adha, we extend our warmest wishes to our clients, partners, and community.
May this blessed Eid bring peace, blessings, and continued success.

With best wishes,
FAI Consulting

25/05/2026

In higher-risk relationships, it is not enough to ask where the payment came from. Businesses may also need to understand how the individual or beneficial owner built their overall wealth.

This distinction is important in stronger AML and due diligence reviews, especially where transaction size, complexity, or risk exposure is elevated.

FAI Consulting helps businesses strengthen risk-based due diligence and compliance decision-making.

19/05/2026

A whistleblowing framework is not only for large organizations. Even smaller businesses benefit from having a clear, trusted route for reporting concerns.

When concerns can be raised safely and handled properly, businesses are better positioned to detect issues early and reduce the risk of escalation.

FAI Consulting supports businesses in strengthening governance, control environments, and investigation readiness.

17/05/2026

In compliance, tax, and forensic review contexts, weak audit trails often create as much risk as weak transactions.

A strong audit trail supports accountability, improves review readiness, and helps businesses respond more effectively when questions arise from auditors, regulators, or internal stakeholders.
Audit trails help businesses show:
- who approved the transaction
- when actions were taken
- what documents supported the decision
- whether changes were made afterward
- how the transaction moved through the control process

The issue is not only whether something happened — it is whether the business can prove how it happened.

09/05/2026

Is all interest expenditure automatically deductible under UAE Corporate Tax? The answer is no.

The deductibility of interest expenditure depends on specific rules, including the general limitation based on 30% of EBITDA and additional restrictions that may apply to Related Party financing.

This means businesses should not assume that all financing costs will be fully deductible without reviewing the nature of the loan, the purpose of the funding, and whether any exempt income is involved.

A proper tax assessment can help businesses avoid incorrect treatment and manage corporate tax exposure more effectively.
FAI Consulting supports businesses with practical guidance on UAE Corporate Tax, compliance, and transaction structuring.

08/05/2026

FAQ!
Can every business expense be claimed for VAT recovery? Not always.

To recover VAT on expenses, businesses must meet specific conditions, including being a taxable person, holding valid supporting documents, and ensuring the expense is linked to taxable supplies.

Another important point is timing: VAT recovery may depend on whether the amount was paid, or intended to be paid, within the required period.
Understanding these conditions helps businesses avoid incorrect claims, compliance issues, and unnecessary exposure during reviews or audits.
FAI Consulting helps businesses navigate VAT compliance with clarity and confidence.

02/05/2026

A company structure may look clear on paper — but who really owns or controls it?
That is where UBO transparency becomes critical.

Understanding the Ultimate Beneficial Owner helps businesses:
- identify the real individuals behind an entity
- strengthen due diligence processes
- reduce AML and compliance risk
- improve transparency in higher-risk relationships
- respond more effectively to regulatory reviews
When ownership structures are layered, incomplete, or unclear, the compliance risk becomes much higher.
Transparency is not only a legal requirement — it is a risk management necessity.

30/04/2026

Good recordkeeping does more than organize files.
It protects the business when questions arise.

Accurate records help support:
- tax positions
- VAT recovery claims
- audit responses
- due diligence processes
- transaction justification
- regulatory reviews
When documentation is incomplete, even a valid position can become harder to defend.

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