Tax Consultancy & Accounting Services

Navigating the UAE’s evolving tax landscape requires expertise, precision, and proactive compliance strategies. Since the introduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) in 2018 and Corporate Tax in 2023, businesses operating in the Emirates face a new era of fiscal responsibility. Our tax consultancy and accounting services are designed to transform compliance obligations into strategic advantages, helping businesses optimize their tax positions while maintaining full regulatory adherence.

UAE Corporate Tax: Understanding the New Regime

The UAE Corporate Tax, effective for financial years starting on or after 1 June 2023, introduced a 9% tax rate on taxable income exceeding AED 375,000. This landmark change brought the Emirates in line with global taxation standards while maintaining its competitive edge through the lowest corporate tax rate among major economies. Understanding the nuances of this regime is essential for effective tax planning.

All UAE businesses, whether mainland or freezone, must register for Corporate Tax and file annual returns. The registration process involves submitting company details through the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) EmaraTax portal and obtaining a Tax Registration Number (TRN). Our team manages this entire process, ensuring accurate classification of your business and timely registration before regulatory deadlines.

Qualifying Freezone Persons (QFZPs) may benefit from a 0% corporate tax rate on qualifying income if they meet specific conditions, including maintaining adequate substance in the UAE, deriving qualifying income, and complying with transfer pricing requirements. We analyze your freezone operations to determine eligibility and structure arrangements to maximize these benefits.

Small Business Relief and Tax Planning

The Small Business Relief scheme provides significant benefits for businesses with annual revenue of AED 3 million or less. Eligible businesses can elect to be treated as having no taxable income, effectively resulting in a 0% tax liability. This relief applies for tax periods starting before 1 January 2027 and offers substantial savings for qualifying entities.

Strategic tax planning extends beyond simple compliance. We work with businesses to structure their operations efficiently, considering factors such as intercompany transactions, transfer pricing, and the timing of income recognition. Our approach ensures that every legitimate tax-saving opportunity is identified and properly implemented.

VAT Compliance and Filing Requirements

VAT registration is mandatory for businesses with taxable supplies exceeding AED 375,000 annually and voluntary for those exceeding AED 187,500. Proper VAT management involves accurate record-keeping, timely return filing, and strategic input tax recovery. Our VAT services cover the complete compliance cycle from initial registration through regular filing and annual review.

VAT returns must be filed quarterly or monthly depending on your registration category, with strict deadlines enforced by the FTA. Late filing attracts penalties starting at AED 1,000 for the first offense and increasing for repeat violations. We implement systematic processes to ensure your returns are prepared accurately and submitted well before deadlines.

Input VAT recovery requires meticulous documentation of all business expenses. We establish proper invoice verification procedures, maintain detailed VAT ledgers, and conduct regular reconciliations to ensure maximum recoverable input tax is claimed. For businesses with exempt or partially exempt supplies, we calculate apportionment ratios and track adjustments throughout the year.

Comprehensive Bookkeeping Services

Accurate bookkeeping forms the foundation of financial compliance and business intelligence. Our bookkeeping services go beyond simple data entry to provide meaningful financial insights that support decision-making. We categorize transactions according to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), maintain supplier and customer ledgers, and reconcile bank statements monthly.

Our pricing tiers are designed to match different business complexities. The Small Business Plan supports companies with up to 10 transactions monthly—ideal for consultancies, freelancers, and small trading operations. The Growing Business Plan accommodates up to 30 transactions for expanding businesses with moderate activity. The Standard Plan handles 50 transactions monthly with enhanced reporting, while our Enterprise Plan provides unlimited capacity with daily reporting for high-volume operations.

Each plan includes corporate tax and VAT registration, quarterly or monthly filing depending on the tier, and financial statement preparation. We provide dedicated accountant access, regular financial health reviews, and year-end preparation for audit purposes. Our cloud-based systems allow real-time visibility into your financial position from anywhere in the world.

FTA Compliance and Penalty Prevention

The FTA has implemented a comprehensive penalty framework for tax violations. Administrative penalties range from AED 500 for minor infractions to AED 50,000 for serious violations such as tax evasion. Our compliance monitoring systems track all filing deadlines, payment due dates, and regulatory changes to protect your business from avoidable penalties.

We conduct periodic compliance reviews to identify potential issues before they become problems. These reviews examine record-keeping practices, invoice compliance, tax calculation accuracy, and return filing procedures. Any identified gaps are addressed through process improvements and staff training where necessary.

Tax Residency Certificates and International Planning

Tax Residency Certificates (TRCs) issued by the FTA enable businesses and individuals to claim tax treaty benefits in their home countries. We manage the TRC application process, which requires demonstrating UAE residency through physical presence, company registration, and economic activity. TRCs are essential for avoiding double taxation on international income.

For businesses with cross-border operations, we provide international tax planning advice covering permanent establishment risks, withholding tax obligations, and treaty network utilization. Our approach ensures compliant structures that minimize global tax exposure while meeting substance requirements in all relevant jurisdictions.