UAE Tax System Enters a New Era: What 2026 Means for Corporate Tax and VAT Compliance
For many years, the UAE built its reputation as one of the most business friendly destinations in the world. Low tax exposure, clear regulatory structures and strong economic vision attracted investors from across the globe. That landscape is evolving. In 2026, the UAE tax system has clearly moved beyond its introductory phase. Corporate tax is […]
Internal Audit 2.0: From Control Testing to Strategic Risk Intelligence
By AJMS Global Internal audit used to be simple and predictable: test controls, tick boxes, issue a list of findings, and move on. That model served its purpose for years. But today’s business environment of volatile markets, shifting regulations, digital transformation, supply chain fragility, and higher stakeholder expectations demands something else. Internal audit must evolve […]
Exporting Through Uncertainty: How Budget 2026 Positions India in a Volatile Global Economy
If you speak to any exporter today, one word keeps coming up: unpredictable. Orders don’t move the way they used to. Freight costs swing. Regulations change mid-cycle. One geopolitical issue somewhere in the world suddenly affects delivery schedules in another. Global trade right now doesn’t feel stable, it feels sensitive. And that’s exactly the environment […]
Marmin AI Becomes UAE Ministry of Finance Pre Approved E-Invoicing Service Provider
Building trusted financial technology is never just about software. It is about responsibility. It is about compliance. And above all, it is about earning the confidence of businesses that rely on you every single day. Today, we are proud to share a defining milestone in that journey. Marmin AI is now officially recognized by the […]
Navigating Emerging Regulatory Risks in the GCC in 2026
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has transformed at a breathtaking pace over the last decade. What was once primarily an oil-driven economy is now a diversified, innovation-led, globally integrated business hub. From fintech startups in Dubai to giga-projects in Saudi Arabia, from free zones in Qatar to industrial zones in Oman—the region is reinventing itself. […]
UAE VAT in 2026: Key Updates, Compliance Challenges, and Best Practices
Introduction: Why 2026 Is a Defining Year for UAE VAT When the UAE introduced Value Added Tax (VAT) in 2018, it marked a significant shift in how businesses approached taxation, compliance, and financial governance. What began as a relatively straightforward indirect tax framework has steadily evolved into a more mature, closely monitored, and strategically important […]
GST Refunds in India: A Practical Guide for Businesses
For many businesses, GST refunds are not just another compliance topic—they directly affect cash flow, liquidity, and day-to-day operations. When refund amounts that rightfully belong to a business get delayed or stuck, the impact is often felt immediately, whether it is through tighter working capital, postponed payments, or increased reliance on short-term funding. In practice, […]
The ESG-AML Nexus: Redefining Compliance for Ethical Finance
In recent years, compliance within UAE financial institutions has evolved from a reactive mandate into a proactive culture aligned with the nation’s Vision 2031 and its commitment to sustainable, transparent finance. Under the Central Bank of the UAE’s strengthened AML/CFT framework and growing ESG disclosure expectations, the convergence of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Environmental, Social, […]
AJMS Recognized as a Superbrands 2025 Winner
We are proud to announce that AJMS has been awarded the prestigious Superbrands Award for 2025. This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality, reliability, and trust across our comprehensive range of services. This year marks a significant milestone — our sixth consecutive year of being honored as a Superbrand. Such continued […]
Netflix Ruling: Redefining the Arm’s Length Principle in the Age of Digital Value Chains
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗳𝗹𝗶𝘅 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗺’𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 Recently, the Mumbai ITAT in the Netflix case held that the Indian entity’s routine distribution role was rightly benchmarked under TNMM, rejecting a royalty-based “Other Method.” 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹, 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 — 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀. What’s striking […]