UAE Compliance and Payments with Lumanu.
Elevate your relationships and performance with a world-class creator payments solution.
Fast AED Payouts
Pay your UAE-based freelancers reliably in AED. Fund your dedicated Lumanu AED account via bank transfer.
UAE Tax Compliance (VAT, CT, Free Zones)
Navigate UAE tax complexities. Lumanu supports compliance with VAT and Corporate Tax (CT) regulations, including Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZP), and collects and verifies Tax Registration Numbers (TRN).
Dedicated AED Account & Global Payouts
Dedicated AED account, funded and held in local currency, for streamlined UAE operations. Lumanu facilitates compliant global payouts to your freelancers worldwide.
Focus on Relationships, not UAE Compliance Admin
Lumanu streamlines complex UAE compliance processes, speeds up payments, and gives teams better visibility and control over payment workflows and Marketing campaign budgets.
Mastering UAE Tax Compliance (VAT, CT, Free Zones)
Navigate the UAE's evolving tax landscape. Lumanu supports compliance with VAT and Corporate Tax (CT) regulations, helps collect Tax Registration Numbers (TRN), and manages specific considerations for Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZP).
Efficient Global Payments
Leverage reliable AED payments via SWIFT transfers for your UAE-based freelancers. Lumanu also supports efficient cross-border payments via local rails globally, offering flexibility when paying international talent.
Financial Controls for Marketing & Creative Spend
Gain granular budget tracking per campaign/project, implement approval workflows mirroring internal policies, access detailed audit trails for every payment, simplify reconciliation through consolidated invoicing, and reduce risk by centralizing vendor data and payments through a single master vendor relationship.
Support for Your UAE Freelancers
Lumanu provides dedicated support for your UAE-based freelancers. Common questions about TRN, understanding VAT/CT implications (especially for QFZP status), or using the platform are handled by our team.
Lumanu is the clear solution for UAE creator payments
Lumanu is a global, enterprise-ready solution for brands and agencies working with creators worldwide. Lumanu provides enterprise-grade financial controls, global tax compliance as a Vendor of Record, and customisations to support multiple offices, teams, and workflows.
FAQs
Take a deeper dive into Lumanu and how it works.
Why not just have our Finance team pay vendors?
Lumanu eliminates back-and-forth with Finance and vendors. Instead of managing multiple setups, tracking payments, and status inquiries, you work with Lumanu as a single vendor. Vendors get paid faster, Finance stays in control, and you save hours.
Will my vendors want to get paid via Lumanu?
Yes! Lumanu is trusted by 100,000+ vendors. Most are already in our payee network, and new vendors can onboard in minutes via a simple self-service process. Payments go directly to their bank in their preferred currency.
Is Lumanu Secure?
Yes! Lumanu adheres to the highest security standards, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and CCPA compliance. Our enterprise-grade security features include 2FA, role-based access, and bank-level encryption. To date, we've processed over $800M in payments for brands including Airbnb, Notion, and WPP.
Will my Finance team approve Lumanu?
Yes! Finance teams love Lumanu because we act as a single vendor while managing tax compliance and regulatory requirements. We provide enterprise-grade controls and detailed reporting for reconciliation.
We work with an agency. Can we still use Lumanu?
Yes! Lumanu works alongside agencies. Many brands use Lumanu for direct vendor payments while agencies handle strategy and creative direction—often leading to significant cost savings.
How much does Lumanu cost? How fast can I start?
Lumanu offers flexible pricing: pay-per-project for flexibility or an annual flat-rate plan for predictability. Teams are up and running in under a month—no technical integration required. We handle vendor onboarding and provide dedicated support.
