Corporate Tax Advisory

Strategic Corporate Tax advisory on structuring, Free Zone qualification, group relief and cross-border transactions for UAE businesses.

Beyond registration and filing, most businesses need ongoing advice — should a new entity go mainland or free zone, does a transaction qualify for group relief, will a restructuring affect Qualifying Free Zone Person status, how does the UAE regime interact with tax treaties or your home-country rules for Indian or international shareholders. Our advisory service gives you a written, defensible position before you act, not an explanation after the FTA has already queried it.

What is it?
Advisory support on how UAE Corporate Tax law applies to a specific transaction, structure or business decision, delivered as practical guidance or a formal position paper.

Who needs it?
Groups planning a restructuring, M&A or new entity setup; free zone companies wanting to confirm Qualifying Free Zone Person status; businesses with cross-border shareholders, royalties or intercompany transactions; and companies facing an FTA query or audit.

Benefits

- Defensible, documented tax positions before you act, not after

- Clarity on Free Zone 0% qualification before you rely on it

- Reduced risk in M&A, restructurings and group reorganizations

- Practical guidance for Indian/foreign shareholders on cross-border tax interaction

Our Process

1. Understand the transaction, structure or decision you're evaluating

2. Research the applicable law, FTA guidance and relevant precedent

3. Model the tax outcome under alternative approaches

4. Deliver a written recommendation with the rationale and any conditions to maintain the position

Cost Factor ~ Scoped by complexity of the question, whether a formal written opinion is required, and if cross-border/multi-jurisdiction analysis is involved.

Timeline ~ Straightforward queries answered within 3–5 working days; complex structuring or M&A advisory typically takes 1–3 weeks.

FAQs

1. Can a free zone company really pay 0% Corporate Tax?

Yes, if it qualifies as a Qualifying Free Zone Person — meeting substance requirements, earning only qualifying income, and not exceeding the de minimis threshold for non-qualifying income. Getting this wrong retroactively removes the 0% rate for five years, so advisory review before you rely on it is essential.

2. How does UAE Corporate Tax affect a group with an Indian parent company?
UAE Corporate Tax applies to the UAE entity's profits independently, but intercompany transactions, royalties, management fees and transfer pricing between the UAE subsidiary and its Indian parent need to be priced at arm's length and properly documented. India's own transfer pricing and foreign-income rules may also apply on the Indian side, so coordinated advice matters.

3. Do I need Corporate Tax advice if my accountant already files my returns?
Filing and advisory are different skills — a filer reports what happened, while advisory looks forward to structure transactions correctly before they happen. Many businesses use both: routine filing from their accountant, advisory input for anything unusual (restructuring, new entities, cross-border deals).