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Tax experts who
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Corporate Tax Services in Dubai — UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, transfer pricing, excise and global mobility — under one tax team. Strategic advisory before the year-end deadline, not just compliance after it.

What we cover

Every UAE tax regime,
one integrated team.

UAE tax is no longer just VAT. With Corporate Tax live since June 2023, transfer pricing requirements in place and the new R&D regime arriving in 2026, businesses need advisors who connect the dots — not silos.

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UAE Corporate Tax
Registration, group structuring, free zone qualification analysis, taxable income computation and annual CT return filings.
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02
VAT
VAT registration, periodic return filings, voluntary disclosures, refund claims and FTA audit defence.
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Transfer Pricing
Master file, local file and CbCR documentation. Benchmarking studies and intercompany agreement reviews.
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Excise Tax
Registration, return filings and refund claims for sugary drinks, tobacco and energy drinks producers, importers and stockpilers.
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Tax Advisory & Planning
Cross-border structuring, group restructuring, M&A tax due diligence and tax-efficient operating models.
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Global Mobility
Expat tax planning, employment structuring and double-taxation treaty advice via the ECOVIS International network.
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Specialist Pages

Looking for a specific tax topic?

Each UAE tax regime is a deep specialism. Click through to read the detailed page for the regime that matters to your business.

UAE Corporate Tax — strategic planning →E-Invoicing — July 2026 readiness →R&D Tax Credit — 2026 regime →
FAQ

Frequently asked.

The questions we hear most often. If yours isn't here, just ask.

When did UAE Corporate Tax come into effect?+
UAE Corporate Tax has been in effect since 1 June 2023, applicable to financial years starting on or after that date.
What is the UAE Corporate Tax rate?+
The standard UAE Corporate Tax rate is 9% on taxable income above AED 375,000. Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZPs) can benefit from a 0% rate on qualifying income, subject to meeting specific conditions.
Do free zone companies pay corporate tax in the UAE?+
Free zone companies must register for Corporate Tax. They can benefit from a 0% rate on qualifying income if they meet QFZP conditions including substance requirements, qualifying activities and de minimis tests. Non-qualifying income is taxed at 9%.
When are UAE VAT returns due?+
UAE VAT returns are filed either monthly or quarterly depending on the taxpayer category, and must be filed within 28 days of the end of the relevant tax period.
Do I need transfer pricing documentation in the UAE?+
UAE entities that are part of multinational groups exceeding the UAE TP thresholds, and entities with material related-party transactions, generally need transfer pricing documentation including master file, local file and (where applicable) CbCR.
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