Business Advisory

We provide strategic business and financial advisory services to help entrepreneurs, investors, and established companies make informed decisions, manage risks, and maximize growth opportunities within the UAE and internationally.

Business Setup & Company Formation

What it is:

This involves the process of legally establishing a new business entity in the UAE — whether in a free zone, mainland, or offshore jurisdiction.

Why it’s needed:

Proper setup ensures your company complies with UAE commercial laws, allowing you to operate legally, open a bank account, and hire employees.

How we help:

We assist with selecting the right business structure (LLC, Free Zone, Branch, etc.), preparing documentation, obtaining approvals, and completing registration with authorities like the DED or Free Zone authorities.

VAT Registration, Filing & De-registration

What it is: 

Value Added Tax (VAT) is a 5% tax applied to goods and services in the UAE. Businesses exceeding AED 375,000 in annual taxable supplies must register.

Why it’s needed: 

VAT registration ensures legal compliance and enables businesses to reclaim input VAT on eligible expenses.

How we help: 

We handle VAT registration and TRN application via the FTA portal, file periodic VAT returns, and manage voluntary or deregistration when applicable.

Excise Tax Advisory & Compliance

What it is:

Excise Tax applies to goods harmful to human health such as tobacco products, carbonated drinks, and energy drinks.

Why it’s needed:

Businesses that manufacture, import, or store excise goods must comply with FTA regulations and file periodic excise returns.

How we help:

We assist in excise tax registration, compliance setup, and timely filing of returns with accurate documentation.

Municipality Tax Filing

What it is:

Municipality tax is levied by local emirates (e.g., Dubai, Sharjah) on specific activities such as hotel operations, rental properties, and commercial premises.

Why it’s needed:

Ensures businesses adhere to local municipal tax rules and avoid non-compliance penalties.

How we help:

We manage municipality tax submissions, identify applicable taxes, and ensure correct reporting through relevant local authority portals.

Tax Residency Certificate (TRC)

What it is:

A TRC is issued by the UAE Ministry of Finance confirming that an individual or business is a UAE tax resident.

Why it’s needed:

It enables businesses and individuals to benefit from Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA) between the UAE and other countries.

How we help:

We prepare and submit TRC applications via the MoF portal, ensuring all necessary supporting documents—such as tenancy contracts and bank statements—are included.

Tax Clearance Certificate

What it is:

A Tax Clearance Certificate confirms that a business has no outstanding tax liabilities with the FTA.

Why it’s needed:

Essential for company liquidation, license cancellation, or change in ownership to prove tax compliance.

How we help:

We review and reconcile tax accounts, prepare the clearance request, and liaise with the FTA until final approval is issued.

Economic Substance Regulation (ESR) Filings

What it is:

ESR requires certain UAE businesses to demonstrate sufficient economic presence and operational substance within the country.

Why it’s needed:

To comply with UAE Cabinet Resolution No. 57 of 2020 and avoid non-compliance penalties.

How we help:

We assess whether your business falls under ESR scope, prepare ESR notifications and reports, and file submissions through the Ministry of Finance portal.