IFRS-compliant accounting and bookkeeping for UAE entities — from daily transaction recording to complete monthly financial statement preparation. We ensure your UAE accounts are always accurate, FTA audit-ready, and compliant with UAE Commercial Companies Law requirements.
Day-to-day recording of all financial transactions in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as applicable in the UAE. Covers general ledger maintenance, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and month-end close — providing management with real-time, accurate financial visibility required for FTA corporate tax and VAT compliance.
Comprehensive AR management including invoice processing, VAT-compliant tax invoices, collections follow-up, AR aging reports, customer payment history tracking, and DSO analysis. Ensures timely collections and complete visibility — critical for UAE VAT input tax recovery and FTA audit readiness.
End-to-end AP management covering vendor invoice verification, VAT recoverability assessment, payment processing, expense tracking, approval workflow implementation, and quality control to prevent duplicate payments. Tax-optimised record keeping aligned with FTA documentation requirements for VAT and Corporate Tax purposes.
Preparation of full IFRS-compliant financial statements — balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement — on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Includes preparation for UAE Corporate Tax return filing, free zone authority reporting (DMCC, DIFC, ADGM, JAFZA), and bank/lender requirements.
Updating and cleaning up historical accounting records — a common requirement for UAE businesses transitioning to Corporate Tax compliance from 2023 onwards. Covers reconstruction of incomplete books, reconciliation of backlog periods, and preparation of opening balances for Corporate Tax base year purposes.
Maintaining a complete fixed asset register for UAE entities — covering asset capitalisation, depreciation computation under IFRS (straight-line, reducing balance), impairment assessment, and disposal accounting. Critical for correct Corporate Tax deduction claims and IFRS-compliant financial reporting.
Full-spectrum UAE tax compliance and advisory — from Corporate Tax (introduced June 2023) and VAT to Transfer Pricing documentation and International Tax planning. We help UAE businesses navigate the new FTA tax framework while maximising legitimately available exemptions and reliefs.
Full UAE Corporate Tax compliance — registration with FTA, determination of taxable period, calculation of taxable income under UAE CT Law, preparation and filing of Corporate Tax returns. Covers Small Business Relief (revenue < AED 3 million), Free Zone Qualifying Income assessment, exempt income treatment, and participation exemption for dividends and capital gains.
VAT registration advisory (mandatory at AED 375,000 taxable supplies, voluntary from AED 187,500), quarterly VAT return preparation and filing with FTA, input tax recovery optimisation, VAT health checks, and voluntary disclosure filing. Covers standard-rated, zero-rated, and exempt supplies including UAE healthcare, education, and financial services VAT treatments.
Transfer pricing documentation under UAE’s new transfer pricing rules — Master File, Local File, and Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) for qualifying groups. Covers related party transactions documentation, arm’s length analysis, benchmarking studies, and FTA audit defence. Coordinated with India-UAE CEPA and back-to-back India/US TP requirements for group entities.
Advisory on UAE’s 100+ Double Tax Agreements — maximising treaty benefits on dividends, interest, royalties, and service fees. Covers UAE holding structure optimisation, beneficial ownership planning, treaty shopping prevention, economic substance regulations (ESR) compliance, and BEPS-aligned international tax planning for India-UAE and US-UAE business structures.
Assessment of ESR applicability for UAE entities conducting Relevant Activities — banking, insurance, fund management, lease-finance, headquarters, shipping, holding company, intellectual property, and distribution/service centre activities. Preparation and filing of ESR notifications and annual reports with the relevant Regulatory Authority.
Preparation and management of responses to FTA tax audits, queries, and assessments — covering both VAT and Corporate Tax. Includes documentation review, position papers, voluntary disclosure applications (VAT and CT), reconsideration and objection filing, and representation in FTA proceedings to minimise penalties and achieve timely resolution.
End-to-end payroll processing for UAE entities — fully compliant with the Wage Protection System (WPS), Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation (MOHRE), and UAE Labour Law. From employee onboarding to monthly WPS salary transfer and annual leave settlement.
Maintaining accurate employee master records — Emirates ID numbers, visa details (residence and work permit), employment contracts, salary details, grade and designation, leave entitlements, and bank account information for WPS transfers. Records updated on joining, exit, promotion, or any contract change.
Monthly payroll computation — basic salary, housing allowance, transport allowance, overtime, bonuses, and deductions — with timely WPS file generation and submission to the authorised WPS agent (bank or exchange house). Full MOHRE compliance to avoid labour inspection issues and company banning risks.
Management of all UAE Labour Law entitlements — 30 days annual leave after 1 year service, sick leave provisions, maternity/paternity leave, public holidays, and notice period calculations. Preparation of leave settlement statements and final settlement upon termination — covering all MOHRE and free zone authority employment regulations.
Capturing and processing employee expense claims — business travel, per diem, accommodation, client entertainment, and business expenses — with approval workflow implementation, receipt verification, and reimbursement through payroll. Expense reports and analysis to help management control costs with correct VAT recovery treatment.
Sophisticated IFRS-compliant financial models and analyses to support investment decisions, business planning, bank financing, and strategic transactions in the UAE and wider GCC market.
Integrated models linking Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement under IFRS — aligned with UAE Corporate Tax computation requirements. Used for business planning, investor presentations, bank financing proposals (UAE banks require IFRS-compliant projections), and free zone authority reporting.
Intrinsic business valuation by projecting future free cash flows and discounting to present value using an appropriate WACC — benchmarked against UAE market risk premiums and AED risk-free rates. Used in M&A transactions, FDI structuring, UAE Corporate Tax related party valuations, and DIFC/ADGM transactions.
Business valuation using industry-relevant EV/EBITDA multiples benchmarked against UAE and GCC comparable transactions and listed companies (ADX, DFM, Tadawul). Used in deal negotiations, PE/VC transactions, shareholder buyouts, and UAE Corporate Tax base year asset valuations.
Comprehensive financial feasibility studies for new UAE business ventures, real estate projects, infrastructure, and industrial facilities. Covers market analysis, revenue projections, cost structures, VAT impact, CT liability, financing requirements, IRR, NPV, and payback period — required by UAE banks and free zone authorities for project financing.
Short-term (13-week) and long-term cash flow forecasts for UAE entities — supporting liquidity management, VAT and Corporate Tax payment scheduling, WPS payroll funding, and capital expenditure planning. Critical for businesses seeking UAE bank financing or managing seasonal GCC market cash flow patterns.
Testing how changes in UAE-specific assumptions — oil price impacts on UAE GDP, AED/USD peg stability, real estate market cycles, VAT rate changes, and geopolitical risk premiums — impact financial model outputs. Scenario modelling builds base, upside, and downside cases for UAE board, bank, and investor presentations.
Strategic transaction advisory and capital solutions for UAE businesses — from M&A support and financial due diligence to business valuation and capital structure optimisation in the UAE and GCC markets.
End-to-end M&A advisory for UAE transactions — target identification, deal structuring, tax-efficient design (leveraging UAE’s 0% capital gains on shares, participation exemption), negotiation support, and transaction management. Covers inbound (foreign companies acquiring UAE targets) and outbound (UAE companies acquiring overseas assets) across the GCC, India, and global markets.
Thorough financial and tax due diligence on UAE transactions — verifying IFRS compliance, assessing UAE Corporate Tax and VAT positions, identifying historical compliance risks, and providing accurate future cash flow forecasts. Covers both mainland DED-licensed and free zone entities including DIFC and ADGM regulated entities.
Comprehensive UAE business valuations using DCF, EBITDA multiples, and net asset value approaches — benchmarked against UAE and GCC market data. Used for M&A transactions, FDI entry pricing, UAE Corporate Tax related party share transfers, ESOP schemes, shareholder disputes, and UAE Commercial Companies Law statutory requirements.
Advising on the optimal mix of equity and debt instruments for UAE entities. Covers thin capitalisation considerations under UAE CT Law (related party interest deductions subject to EBITDA limitation), DTA-efficient financing structures, and liaison with UAE banks and DFIs for credit facilities.
Designing tax-efficient deal structures for UAE transactions — leveraging the participation exemption (dividends and capital gains from qualifying shareholdings exempt from CT), free zone qualifying income rules, and UAE’s 100+ DTAs. Covers share vs. asset deals, UAE holding company structures, VAT on property transfers (5% standard rated or transfer of going concern), and post-transaction CT/VAT compliance including FTA notifications.
CFO-level financial leadership for UAE businesses — without the full-time cost. We embed into your UAE entity to drive financial strategy, manage FTA and MOHRE obligations, and support investor and board reporting.
Developing financial strategies and models aligned with UAE business goals — covering GCC expansion planning, free zone selection and structuring, UAE government grant and incentive advisory (ADIO, Hub71, Dubai Future Accelerators), new product evaluation, and identification of growth opportunities across the UAE and MENA region.
Optimising cash flow for UAE entities — managing working capital, VAT refund claims, WPS payroll funding schedules, and developing reliable AED cash flow projection models. Ensures your UAE entity always has clear visibility on liquidity to meet FTA, MOHRE, WPS, and all statutory payment obligations on time.
Monthly management accounts, quarterly board reports, and annual IFRS financial statements for UAE entities. Includes KPI dashboards, variance commentary, and investor-ready reporting. Covers free zone authority annual audit submission requirements (DMCC, JAFZA, DIFC, ADGM) and UAE Commercial Companies Law requirements.
Annual budget preparation and rolling forecasts for UAE entities. We factor in UAE-specific costs — WPS salary commitments, VAT liability schedules, Corporate Tax instalments, free zone licence renewal fees, visa quotas, and MOHRE compliance costs — to build budgets that support accurate FTA tax planning.
Proactive management of UAE multi-regulator compliance — FTA Corporate Tax returns and VAT filings, MOHRE employment obligations, and free zone authority licensing conditions. We maintain a comprehensive UAE compliance calendar for every client to ensure no deadline is missed.
Timely detection and management of financial, operational, and regulatory risks specific to UAE and GCC business environments. We help UAE businesses build robust internal controls that protect and sustain growth across the new UAE CT and VAT compliance landscape.
Comprehensive risk identification covering financial, operational, regulatory, and market risks for UAE businesses. Assessment covers FTA Corporate Tax and VAT audit exposure, cross-border regulatory risk for India-UAE structures, and operational risk areas that could impact business continuity and regulatory standing.
Designing and implementing internal control frameworks aligned with the UAE entity’s operational model — covering financial reporting controls, VAT invoice accuracy controls, WPS payroll controls, approval authorities, and IT controls. Ensures compliance with UAE Corporate Tax record-keeping requirements (5-year mandatory retention) and FTA audit trail standards.
Conducting periodic internal audits of UAE operations — assessing adherence to internal controls, FTA VAT and Corporate Tax compliance, and MOHRE employment obligations. Reporting findings and remediation recommendations directly to management or the audit committee.
End-to-end UAE company formation and post-incorporation support — covering Mainland DED licensing, Free Zone company setup (DMCC, JAFZA, DIFC, ADGM), Offshore incorporation, and full PRO services. We guide you to the optimal structure for your business activities, tax position, and operational needs.
Mainland UAE company formation under DED (Dubai Economy & Tourism) — now permitting 100% foreign ownership across most activities under UAE Commercial Companies Law amendments. Covers LLC formation, branch office registration, trade name reservation, initial approval, MoA drafting, DED licence issuance, and Chamber of Commerce registration. Access to all UAE markets with no restrictions on mainland trading.
Free zone company setup across all 40+ UAE free zones — DMCC (commodities and services), JAFZA (logistics and trade), DIFC (financial services), ADGM (financial services and holding), IFZA, Meydan, Dubai South, and more. Covers entity type selection (FZE, FZCO, Branch), activity licensing, 0% CT on qualifying income structuring, and free zone authority registration.
Specialist setup assistance for entities in DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre) and ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market) — both regulated by common law frameworks independently of UAE federal law. Covers DFSA-regulated entity advisory (DIFC), FSRA advisory (ADGM), holding company formation, family office structures, and registered agent appointments.
Offshore company formation for holding, investment, and asset protection structures — RAK International Corporate Centre (ICC), JAFZA Offshore, and ADGM SPV. Offshore companies cannot conduct business in the UAE mainland but are used for international holding structures, real estate ownership, IP holding, and as DTA-efficient vehicles.
Full Public Relations Officer (PRO) services for UAE companies — investor and employee residence visa applications, work permit processing, Emirates ID applications, medical fitness tests, MOHRE labour card issuance, and renewals. Covers all government liaison with GDRFA (immigration), MOHRE, and free zone authorities on behalf of clients.
Complete post-incorporation setup — FTA VAT registration, FTA Corporate Tax registration, MOHRE employer registration, WPS agent setup, goAML AML registration, UBO register filing (Cabinet Resolution No. 58 of 2020), ESR applicability assessment, and free zone authority annual licence renewal management. Ensures full UAE regulatory compliance from day one of operations.
