VAT & Corporate Tax Experts
VAT & Tax Compliance
Regulatory compliance is not optional, and the cost of errors extends well beyond financial penalties. Our compliance team manages your VAT and tax obligations with the rigour required by the Federal Tax Authority in the UAE and the Federal Board of Revenue in Pakistan.
• UAE VAT registration, quarterly/monthly filing, and FTA correspondence
• UAE Corporate Tax registration, planning, and annual return filing
• FBR income tax filing and withholding tax (WHT) management
• Sindh, Punjab, and KP Sales Tax on Services compliance
• Tax health checks and pre-audit compliance reviews
• Representation and correspondence with tax authorities
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Tax Services
Tax Consultancy Services We Offer
We support businesses with practical and compliant tax solutions across VAT, corporate tax, reporting obligations, and strategic advisory requirements in UAE.
VAT Registration
Support with VAT registration eligibility, application preparation, documentation, and submission processes for UAE businesses.
VAT Filing
Accurate VAT return preparation, submission assistance, reconciliation support, and filing guidance to reduce compliance risks.
VAT Advisory
Expert interpretation of VAT rules, transaction treatment, tax positions, and practical solutions for day-to-day tax matters.
Corporate Tax Advisory
Advisory on UAE corporate tax rules, applicability, planning considerations, and business structuring decisions.
Tax Impact Assessment
Assessment of how tax regulations affect your operations, group structure, profitability, and future business planning.
Tax Audit Support
Support with audit preparation, document readiness, reconciliations, authority responses, and compliance review assistance.
Zakat & Withholding Tax
Guidance on cross-border tax considerations, withholding tax awareness, and related advisory depending on business needs.
Corporate Tax Overview
UAE Corporate Tax (9%) Snapshot
Here is a quick overview of key corporate tax points businesses commonly need to understand when planning compliance and operational readiness in UAE.
Criteria
Overview
Effective Date
Corporate tax applies from financial years beginning on or after the relevant UAE implementation date.
Applicability
Applicable to taxable business profits of entities and certain business activities as per UAE corporate tax rules.
Rate
The standard corporate tax rate is 9% on taxable income above the applicable threshold, subject to prevailing regulations.
Exemptions
Certain exempt persons, qualifying income categories, and specific entities may benefit from exclusions under defined conditions.
Free Zones
Qualifying free zone entities may benefit from specific tax treatment subject to compliance with regulatory and substance conditions.
Tax Advisory Process
Our 5-Step Tax Consultancy Approach
We follow a structured advisory model to assess your obligations, design the right tax strategy, and support implementation with clarity and confidence.We follow a structured advisory model to assess your obligations, design the right tax strategy, and support implementation with clarity and confidence.
Assessment
We review your business activities, tax exposure, filing obligations, and current compliance position to identify gaps and priorities.
Planning
We design a practical tax strategy covering registration, structuring, recordkeeping, and risk reduction aligned with UAE regulations.
Implementation
We assist with documentation, registrations, process setup, internal controls, and operational tax compliance execution.
Filing & Reporting
We support return filing, reconciliations, tax reporting preparation, and submission workflows to maintain compliance accuracy.
Ongoing Support
We continue advising on updates, notices, penalties prevention, audit readiness, and evolving tax obligations as your business grows
FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are common tax consultancy questions businesses ask when managing VAT and corporate tax obligations in UAE.
2. What is the VAT rate in UAE?
The standard VAT rate in UAE is 5%, subject to the treatment of specific goods, services, zero-rated categories, and exempt supplies under the
law.
3. What are the VAT return due dates?
VAT return due dates depend on the assigned tax period and authority deadlines. Businesses must submit returns and payments within the
prescribed timeline to avoid penalties.
4. Do free zones get corporate tax benefits?
Qualifying free zone entities may benefit from specific corporate tax treatment, provided they satisfy regulatory, compliance, and substance
-related conditions.
5. What happens if tax filing is late?
Late filing may result in penalties, fines, and additional compliance risks. Timely filing, proper recordkeeping, and advisory support help reduce
exposure.
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