Every business on Tabadal will be verified. Every deal will be documented. Every dispute has a defined process. This page sets out exactly how — designed before the first member is onboarded, not bolted on afterwards.
Barter only works when both sides trust each other. Here is exactly how the platform is being designed to make that the default, not the exception.
Every applicant submits their DED or free-zone trade licence after acceptance. We verify it against the relevant UAE authority records before issuing a Verified badge. Re-verification happens annually. A suspended licence will result in immediate account freeze.
No unverified visitor will be able to view deals, contact members, or participate in any part of the platform. Your business information will only ever be visible to other verified Tabadal members — not to the public, not to anyone who has not passed the verification process.
Every confirmed deal will be scoped in writing and signed by both parties before any service is delivered. This is not optional. No agreement, no deal.
Tabadal will auto-generate compliant tax invoices for every completed deal — one in each direction. Both invoices reference the agreed Barter Value, calculate 5% UAE VAT, and carry unique invoice numbers. Designed against VATP042 (UAE FTA, April 2025).
If something goes wrong, you have a clear process with defined timelines. See the detailed timeline section below. Disputes are taken seriously — we do not mediate without evidence, and we issue binding decisions within 7 business days.
Tabadal complies with UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection. Trade license data and business information are processed only for the purpose of membership verification and deal facilitation.
A clear process with defined timelines — no ambiguity, no waiting in silence.
Email disputes@tabadal.ae with a description of the issue and your deal reference number. Include any initial evidence you have. Both parties are notified of the dispute within 24 hours.
Each party submits a written account of the issue — their perspective on what was agreed, what was delivered, and where the disagreement lies. Submissions are shared between both parties.
Both parties submit supporting evidence: deliverables, communications, the signed deal agreement, milestone records, and any other relevant documentation. The Tabadal team reviews all submitted materials.
The Tabadal team issues a written decision binding on both parties under the deal agreement. The decision is one of three outcomes:
Extended deadline for performance — the party in breach is given a defined additional period to complete their obligations.
Partial credit to the injured party — a portion of the deal value is credited to the affected party's account for use against future trades.
Deal voided — both parties are released from their obligations. VAT invoices are reversed. No further action required from either party.
Phase 1 is brokered personally by the founding team. Every applicant gets a real conversation, not just a form.
Once an application is accepted, every founding member will be invited to a short verification conversation with Khalid or Leila. It is not just a document check — it is a 15-minute call about your business, what you offer, and what you need.
We will do this because the quality of the network depends on the quality of the members. An algorithm can check a trade licence number. A conversation tells us whether someone is the kind of business owner who will show up, deliver, and treat their counterpart with professionalism. That is what we are looking for.
Founding members (first 20 accepted) get this as standard, alongside a broker-handled first deal. Members 21+ join on the Standard rate without the verification call but with the same trade-licence checks and the same VAT mechanic.
Verified businesses. Documented deals.
FTA-compliant VAT mechanic from day one.