Tax advisory in the UAE
Our expert advisors maximize your benefits by identifying all available deductions and credits, while our accounting team ensures your tax reporting is accurate, timely, and fully compliant.
Navigate the UAE tax landscape with confidence
In the UAE, businesses are required to register for VAT either mandatorily or voluntarily, depending on their taxable turnover. Determining which category your business falls into is crucial for compliance and can significantly impact your financial operations.
MANDATORY
+375,000
revenue over the last 12 months or expected in the next 30 days
VOLUNTARY
+187,500
revenue over the last 12 months or expected in the next 30 days
Once you cross the mandatory threshold of AED 375,000, you have 20 working days to submit your VAT registration application to avoid penalties.
Understanding Taxation in the UAE
Understanding tax obligations is essential to ensure compliance with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) while optimising financial efficiency.
Our tax advisory services provide expert guidance on UAE taxation, helping individuals and businesses navigate corporate tax, VAT compliance, and tax planning strategies to minimise liabilities and ensure full regulatory adherence.
0%
personal tax
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) offers a highly attractive environment for individuals, as it does not impose personal income tax. This means:
• No Tax on Salaries or Wages: Individuals earning income from employment are not subject to personal income tax.
• No Capital Gains Tax: Profits from investments, such as real estate or stocks, are not taxed.
• No Inheritance Tax: There is no tax on wealth transfers upon death.
This tax-free regime enhances personal wealth accumulation and makes the UAE a preferred destination for professionals and investors.
0-9%
corporate tax
Enjoy zero corporate tax on taxable profit up to AED 375,000 (approximately $102,000). On profits exceeding this income, the tax is only 9%.
Also, if your business earns under AED 3 million (approximately $816,000), you can apply to the Small Business Relief program, and pay 0% corporate tax until Dec 2026, regardless of your profit.
CT applies to juridical persons (entities with legal personality) incorporated in the UAE and natural persons (individuals) conducting business activities with a turnover exceeding AED 1,000,000 per year.
0-5%
VAT
Introduced on January 1, 2018, the UAE’s Value Added Tax (VAT) system is a consumption tax levied at each stage of the supply chain:
• Standard Rate: 5% on most goods and services.
• Registration Thresholds:
• Mandatory Registration: Businesses must register for VAT if their annual taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000.
• Voluntary Registration: Businesses may opt to register if their taxable supplies and imports, or expenses subject to VAT, exceed AED 187,500.
• Special Considerations:
• Zero-Rated Supplies: Exports of goods and services, certain international transportation, and specific educational and healthcare services are taxed at 0%.
• Exempt Supplies: Some financial services, residential properties, and local passenger transport are exempt from VAT.
• Revenue from Outside the UAE: If a business’s revenue is solely derived from services provided outside the UAE, and it does not engage in taxable supplies within the UAE, it may not be required to register for VAT. However, specific conditions apply, and it’s essential to assess each scenario individually.
Our VAT advisory services encompass registration assistance, compliance audits, and strategic planning to optimize VAT recovery and ensure adherence to UAE tax laws.
What we do
Engage in personalized consultations with our tax experts to tailor your financial planning, enabling your enterprise to yield productive tax results while satisfying all necessary tax commitments.
We assist in obtaining UAE tax residency certificates for individuals and companies, ensuring compliance with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) requirements.
From setting up a digital account via the FTA portal, to helping with and submitting any necessary files in the FTA's specified formats, our team will steer you through each step.
We manage the entire corporate tax filing process, including registration, tax exemption eligibility, and timely submissions, ensuring compliance with UAE Corporate Tax regulations.
We prepare detailed quarterly VAT reports, ensuring accurate calculation and compliance with UAE regulations.
Our team reviews, reconciles, and submits your VAT return to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) on time, preventing penalties. We also assist with VAT reclaims and provide support for any FTA queries or audits.