Issue 01 . June 2026Loose change. Sharp eyes.

small business.

3 pieces filed under small business

PoliticsJun 9
Small Retail Permit Reform Starts at the Service Counter. Souk Weekly politics.

Small Retail Permit Reform Starts at the Service Counter

For small shops, permit reform is not an abstract policy theme. It is the number of visits, forms, clarifications, and waiting days before trade can begin.

By Mira Faraj

BusinessJun 9
How to Prepare a Small Business for UAE VAT Registration. Souk Weekly work and money guide.

How to Prepare a Small Business for UAE VAT Registration

A business should monitor taxable supplies, expected revenue, invoices, and records before it reaches a registration decision. Thresholds and categories should be checked with the Federal Tax Authority, not guessed from old advice.

By Marcus Okafor

BusinessJun 9
How to Prepare Invoices for a UAE Small Business. Souk Weekly work and money guide.

How to Prepare Invoices for a UAE Small Business

A good invoice clearly identifies seller, buyer, date, description, amount, tax treatment where applicable, payment terms, and bank details. It should make payment easy and later reconciliation boring.

By Marcus Okafor