Anatolii Solomanin

Contributing Writer

Co-founder

Financial & Investment Expertise

10+ years across private equity, venture capital, and Big Four valuation & business modelling. Experience spanning buy-side diligence, portfolio analysis, and decision-ready models for deals and growth

Technology-Driven Operator

Passionate about using AI and software to streamline finance and back-office workflows—automating routine work, improving data quality, and enabling faster, more accurate decisions

Business Builder & Partner to SMEs

Turns complex finance into clear, actionable steps for founders. Combines rigorous analysis with practical execution to help small and mid-sized businesses scale with confidence

Articles by Anatolii Solomanin

Audited Financial Statements for QFZPs: UAE Corporate Tax Requirement

Audited Financial Statements for QFZPs: UAE Corporate Tax Requirement

Financial reporting in UAE: Mandatory Audit Requirements An audit of financial statements in the UAE…

Anatolii Solomanin

Aug 10, 2026

Transfer Pricing for UAE Free Zone Entities: Arm’s Length and Documentation

Transfer Pricing for UAE Free Zone Entities: Arm’s Length and Documentation

Businesses encounter transfer pricing policies in guides by the Federal Decree-Law No. 47/2022 (otherwise known…

Anatolii Solomanin

Aug 10, 2026

Foreign Tax Credit and Foreign-Sourced Income for UAE QFZPs

Foreign Tax Credit and Foreign-Sourced Income for UAE QFZPs

Understanding Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) under UAE Corporate Tax Law Foreign companies are often attracted…

Anatolii Solomanin

Aug 10, 2026

Adequate Substance Requirements for UAE Free Zone QFZPs

Adequate Substance Requirements for UAE Free Zone QFZPs

Adequate Substance (Free Zone UAE): What every Qualifying Free Zone Person Should Know To benefit…

Anatolii Solomanin

Aug 10, 2026

De Minimis Rule UAE Free Zone: AED 5M / 5% Threshold Explained

De Minimis Rule UAE Free Zone: AED 5M / 5% Threshold Explained

The De Minimis Rule Explained Under the corporate tax law, a qualifying free zone person…

Anatolii Solomanin

Aug 10, 2026

Excluded Activities for UAE Free Zone Corporate Tax (QFZP)

Excluded Activities for UAE Free Zone Corporate Tax (QFZP)

Why Excluded Activities are defined for Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZP) Excluded activities are business…

Anatolii Solomanin

Aug 10, 2026

Qualifying Activities for UAE Free Zone Corporate Tax (Full List)

Qualifying Activities for UAE Free Zone Corporate Tax (Full List)

Being able to quantify both activities prevent free zones from being used as tax shelter…

Anatolii Solomanin

Aug 10, 2026

Dual License in UAE: Corporate Tax Treatment for Free Zone Entities

Dual License in UAE: Corporate Tax Treatment for Free Zone Entities

What a dual business license in UAE means? A dual license allows a Free Zone…

Anatolii Solomanin

Aug 10, 2026

Qualifying Income vs Non-Qualifying Income for UAE Free Zone Companies

Qualifying Income vs Non-Qualifying Income for UAE Free Zone Companies

Under UAE Corporate tax law, Qualifying Free Zone Persons are subject to a 0% tax…

Anatolii Solomanin

Aug 10, 2026