Kirill Blokhnin

Contributing Writer

Co-founder

Financial & Investment Expertise

11 years across public equities, private equity, and venture capital. Experience spans public-markets research, buy-side diligence, portfolio value creation, and board service for consumer-tech companies in multiple regions. Brings an investor’s discipline to how capital is allocated and how growth decisions get made.

Technology-Driven Operator

Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Skrooge.ai, focused on operations and building AI-enabled finance workflows that cut manual effort and improve decision speed. Former deputy CEO of a mid-size retail chain, leading turnaround and strategic initiatives end to end.

Entrepreneur & Partner to SMEs

Angel investor across global tech projects and co-founder of F&B ventures. Combines operator empathy with investor rigor to translate complex finance into clear, practical steps founders can act on. Grounded, hands-on support for SMEs that need reliable accounting, faster reporting, and cleaner decisions.

Articles by Kirill Blokhnin

B2B Payment Platforms UAE Guide 2026

B2B Payment Platforms UAE Guide 2026

B2B payments are fundamentally different from consumer payments. Payments between businesses often involve larger sums…

Kirill Blokhnin

Jun 23, 2026

FTA Penalty Waiver: Guide to Late Corporate Tax Registration Penalty Waiver

FTA Penalty Waiver: Guide to Late Corporate Tax Registration Penalty Waiver

Late Corporate Tax Registration Penalty Waiver Overview Corporate Tax was introduced in the UAE quite…

Kirill Blokhnin

Jun 11, 2026

Free Zones vs. Designated Zones for UAE VAT: What every business should know in 2026

Free Zones vs. Designated Zones for UAE VAT: What every business should know in 2026

Businesses operating in the UAE need to understand the difference between treating VAT in designated…

Kirill Blokhnin

May 29, 2026

Accounting Software for Logistics Company in the UAE

Accounting Software for Logistics Company in the UAE

It won’t be an exaggeration to say the UAE’s logistics industry is the backbone of…

Kirill Blokhnin

May 11, 2026

Business Loan Dubai: Compare Rates & Eligibility

Business Loan Dubai: Compare Rates & Eligibility

Dubai’s business environment moves fast. Whether you’re a retail brand stocking up before the holiday…

Kirill Blokhnin

May 4, 2026

Employee Benefits under UAE Labour Law: Complete Guide

Employee Benefits under UAE Labour Law: Complete Guide

The UAE Labour Law, enforced by MOHRE, outlines optional and mandatory employee benefits for workers.…

Kirill Blokhnin

Apr 27, 2026

Wage Protection System (WPS) in UAE: How does it work?

Wage Protection System (WPS) in UAE: How does it work?

The Wage Protection System (WPS) is an electronic salary transfer system that ensures employees in…

Kirill Blokhnin

Mar 27, 2026

E-invoicing software UAE

E-invoicing software UAE

What is e-invoicing software? Electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) software is a digital solution that enables businesses…

Kirill Blokhnin

Mar 11, 2026

How to choose your accounting firm in UAE: Tax, Audit and Bookkeeping services in Dubai

How to choose your accounting firm in UAE: Tax, Audit and Bookkeeping services in Dubai

Not every accounting and bookkeeping firm is licensed to conduct a vast array of tasks.…

Kirill Blokhnin

Feb 28, 2026