Taxation Services

Navigating the complexities of taxation in the UAE requires expertise and precision. At ECOVIS JRB, we provide comprehensive tax solutions that ensure compliance and optimize your financial strategies.

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Strategic, Practical Support for UAE Corporate Tax Compliance

With the UAE Corporate Tax now in effect, businesses must balance compliance with proactive tax planning. At Ecovis JRB, we provide end-to-end corporate tax services, from registration to ongoing compliance, while also advising on structuring and strategic implications to help you optimise your tax position.

Our Corporate Tax Services:

Corporate Tax Registration: Complete support for timely and accurate registration on the EmaraTax portal.
Corporate Tax Impact Assessment & Structuring: Evaluate how the tax applies to your structure, and advise on efficient business models for tax and operational outcomes.
Return Preparation & Filing: Preparation and review of Corporate Tax returns, including reconciliation and supporting documentation.
Corporate Tax Compliance Monitoring & Portal Management: Keeping your tax portal up to date, tracking deadlines, and managing notifications from the FTA.
Transfer Pricing Disclosures & Filing: Prepare and file TP Disclosure Forms and assess the requirement for Master and Local Files.
Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) Assistance: Support with TRC applications for eligibility under UAE treaties and international reporting standards.

Key Considerations

Mandatory registration with FTA for all taxable persons.
9% tax on net income above AED 375,000 (0% below threshold).
Compliance with transfer pricing documentation (if applicable).
Need to maintain proper accounting records for 5+ years.
Penalties apply for late filing, inaccurate returns, or non-compliance.

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Substance-Aligned Transfer Pricing for Cross-Border Transactions

Transfer Pricing in the UAE is now a critical compliance and strategic area, especially for businesses operating across borders. We help you develop defensible pricing policies, backed by documentation, that align with your operational structure and UAE tax rules.

Our Transfer Pricing Services:

Transfer Pricing Compliance Registration Support: Assist with identifying disclosure obligations and integrating TP compliance into CT workflows.
TP Policy Advisory & Structuring: Design and align intercompany pricing models with business substance and OECD principles.
Local & Master File Documentation: Preparation of files to meet UAE TP documentation standards for relevant entities.
Intercompany Agreement Review: Draft and validate agreements that reflect arm’s length terms and support the TP position.
TP Risk Review & Planning: Identify exposures, opportunities for alignment, and forward-looking strategies to future-proof your structure.

Key Considerations

UAE entities must apply the arm’s length principle to related party transactions.
Transfer pricing disclosure is mandatory in the Corporate Tax return.
Entities meeting threshold limits must prepare a Master File and Local File
High penalty risk for failure to maintain or submit transfer pricing documentation.

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Comprehensive VAT Management with a Strategic Edge

Since its introduction in the UAE, VAT has evolved into a key area of regulatory focus. We go beyond return filing to help you embed VAT efficiency and compliance into your business operations. Our services include VAT strategy, transaction planning, and advisory across sectors.

Our VAT Services:

VAT Registration & Deregistration: Advisory and handling of FTA procedures for new and existing businesses.
VAT Health Check & Process Review: Diagnostic review of VAT systems and processes to identify risks and optimise compliance.
VAT Return Preparation & Filing: Accurate, on-time VAT return preparation with proper documentation and reconciliations.
Transaction-Level VAT Advisory: Clarify VAT implications for cross-border or industry-specific transactions, including real estate, exports, and group structures.
FTA Clarifications & Correspondence Support: Assistance in drafting clarifications or responding to queries from the FTA on audits, rejections, or penalties.

Key Considerations

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Specialised Tax Support for Niche Regulatory Requirements

While excise applies to specific goods and sectors, compliance is non-negotiable. We also advise on other UAE tax and substance-related requirements such as ESR and CbCR. Our support includes filings, reviews, and representation to ensure you stay compliant without friction.

Our Excise & Other Tax Services:

Excise Tax Registration & Filing: Assistance with FTA registration and preparation of periodic excise tax returns for qualifying businesses.
Economic Substance Regulation (ESR) Compliance: Determine ESR applicability, file annual notifications, and prepare ESR reports.
Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR): Evaluate CbCR requirements and support multinational groups with report preparation and submission.

Key Considerations

Excise applies to tobacco, energy drinks, carbonated drinks, e-cigarettes, and more.
Mandatory registration for importers, producers, and stockpilers.
Monthly declarations and return filing required.
Heavy penalties for missed filings, misclassification, or under-reporting.

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Taxation Services

Strategic, Practical Support for UAE Corporate Tax Compliance

Our Corporate Tax Services:

Substance-Aligned Transfer Pricing for Cross-Border Transactions

Our Transfer Pricing Services:

Comprehensive VAT Management with a Strategic Edge

Our VAT Services:

Specialised Tax Support for Niche Regulatory Requirements

Our Excise & Other Tax Services:

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