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UAE VAT and corporate tax, handled.

Quarterly VAT returns. Annual corporate tax filing. Free zone qualifying person analysis. We hold the FTA registration so your filings carry chartered weight, not just a tax accountant signature.

From AED 1,800/quarter (≈ £387) FTA-registered 5-day onboarding

Quarterly retainer

Standard VAT + CT bundle

AED 1,800/quarter (≈ £387)

Billed quarterly · AED 7,200/year all-in (≈ £1,548)

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What's in the retainer

Four things every UAE company needs, done quarterly.

UAE companies have ongoing tax filings that cannot be ignored. Missing a deadline triggers FTA penalties that start at AED 500 per day. We run the calendar so you don't have to think about it.

VAT registration with the FTA

If your taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000 (mandatory) or AED 187,500 (voluntary), you must register. We handle the application, the tax group setup if you have multiple entities, and the deregistration if it stops being needed.

Quarterly VAT returns

Standard 5% VAT calculations on output, input, imports, and reverse charge. Filed on the FTA portal within 28 days of each tax period close. Reconciled monthly with your bookkeeping so quarter-end is just a confirmation.

Annual corporate tax filing

9% UAE corporate tax on profits above AED 375,000. Free zone "qualifying free zone person" analysis to keep eligible income at 0%. Filed within 9 months of financial year end. Adjustments for accounting vs taxable profit handled here.

Free zone qualifying analysis

This is where the real saving lives. We document your activities, your customer mix, your substance, and your transfer pricing setup so that qualifying income stays at 0% corporate tax. Without this analysis, the default is 9% on everything above AED 375k.

Pricing tiers

Three tiers based on complexity, not company size.

The tier depends on transaction volume, entity structure, and whether you need free zone qualifying analysis. Most UAE founders land in Standard.

Lite

Single entity. VAT-exempt or low volume. CT only.

AED 1,200/quarter (≈ £258)

AED 4,800/year (≈ £1,032)

Quarterly VAT return (if registered)
Annual corporate tax filing
Free zone qualifying memo
FTA portal management

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Standard

Single or 2-entity. Active VAT registered. Most SMEs.

AED 1,800/quarter (≈ £387)

AED 7,200/year (≈ £1,548)

Everything in Lite
Up to 200 VAT transactions per quarter
Tax group setup if needed
Quarterly partner review call
Annual CT planning session

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Multi-entity

Group structure. UK + UAE entities. Complex CT.

AED 3,500/quarter (≈ £753)

AED 14,000/year (≈ £3,010)

Everything in Standard
Up to 5 entities
Transfer pricing documentation
Consolidated CT computation
Monthly review with partner

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Custom plan

Not in a standard tier? Build your own.

Scopedquarterly retainer

If you have a complex group structure or face an FTA query, we scope a custom tax engagement to the specific facts.

Complex group structures (holdcos, trusts, foundations)
Transfer pricing documentation layer (Local + Master File)
Voluntary disclosures and back-filing support
FTA dispute support + ruling applications

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Onboarding

From quote to first filing, 5 working days.

30-min consultation

We talk through your activity, free zone, current FTA registration status, transaction volume, and whether you need backdated VAT cleanup.

Setup (days 1-3)

We register or update your FTA tax group, set up the filing calendar, integrate your bookkeeping software with VAT mapping, and assign your partner.

First filing (day 5+)

We prepare and submit the first VAT return on the FTA portal. You see the workings before submission. Future quarters become routine.

Common questions

Things UAE founders actually ask.

Do I have to register for VAT?

Mandatory if your taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000 in the trailing 12 months or expected next 30 days. Voluntary above AED 187,500. We model this before registering so you don't trigger it accidentally.

What is the 0% qualifying free zone person rate?

Free zone companies that meet specific conditions (qualifying activities, qualifying income, adequate substance, no election to be taxed at 9%) pay 0% corporate tax on qualifying income. The analysis to support this position is technical and must be documented. We do it.

What happens if I miss a VAT deadline?

FTA penalties start at AED 1,000 for the first late filing, escalate to AED 2,000 for repeat. Late payment is 2% immediately, then 4% per month. We run the calendar so this does not happen.

Can you handle backdated VAT cleanup?

Yes. If your previous accountant left returns unfiled or filed wrong, we do a catch-up engagement first (quoted separately) and then move you onto the standard retainer. Worst case we have cleaned up: 18 months of unfiled VAT across 3 entities.

Do I need transfer pricing if I have UK + UAE entities?

Yes, if there are transactions between them. UAE TP rules require documentation for related-party transactions. We handle UAE-UK and UAE-EU pairs. Master file and local file at AED 2,400 each per year (≈ £516 each).