Tax Accounting Services in Dubai by Expert Corporate Tax Accountants

Dubai’s tax landscape has changed. Have your accounts kept pace?

The introduction of the UAE Corporate Tax regime in December 2022 marked a significant shift for businesses operating in Dubai and across the United Arab Emirates. For the first time, mainland companies, free zone entities, and foreign branch offices must navigate a formal corporate tax framework, one that carries real penalties for non-compliance.

At Tax Gian, our specialist tax accountants in Dubai combine deep knowledge of UAE tax legislation with practical, business-first advice. Whether you are a start-up establishing your first structure or a multinational managing transfer pricing obligations, we provide the clarity and expertise you need.

Our tax accounting services in Dubai are built around one principle: getting your tax position right the first time, every time, so you can focus on building your business rather than managing regulatory risk.

CORE COMPLIANCE AREAS WE COVER:

• UAE Corporate Tax registration and filing
• VAT compliance and return preparation
• Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) assessments
• Transfer pricing documentation
• Economic substance regulation (ESR) reporting
• Tax residency certificates
• FTA audit support and representation
• Annual financial statement preparation

Full-Spectrum Tax Accounting Services in Dubai

From day-to-day bookkeeping to complex cross-border tax structuring, Tax Gian covers every stage of your compliance journey.

1. Corporate Tax Compliance & Advisory

Our corporate tax accountants manage your end-to-end UAE corporate tax obligations, from initial registration with the FTA through to annual return preparation and submission. We assess your taxable income, identify applicable exemptions, and ensure your filings are accurate and on time. We also advise on structuring decisions that affect your long-term effective tax rate.

2. VAT Services & Return Filing

Since the UAE introduced VAT in 2018, compliance has become increasingly complex as FTA guidance has evolved. Tax Gian handles VAT registration, quarterly return preparation, input tax recovery reviews, and reconciliation. We also assist with voluntary disclosures where errors have been identified and represent clients in FTA queries and audits.

3. Free Zone Tax Structuring

Operating from a Dubai free zone does not automatically exempt your business from corporate tax. To qualify for the 0% rate as a Qualifying Free Zone Person, specific substance and income conditions must be met. Our team conducts QFZP eligibility assessments, ensures qualifying income is correctly ring-fenced, and advises on structural adjustments where needed.

4. Transfer Pricing Documentation

Businesses operating related-party transactions in the UAE are now subject to transfer pricing rules aligned with OECD guidelines. Tax Gian prepares transfer pricing policies, benchmarking analyses, local files, and master files for groups meeting the relevant thresholds. We help ensure your intercompany pricing withstands FTA scrutiny.

5. Bookkeeping & Financial Reporting

Sound tax accounting starts with accurate books. Our Dubai accounting team provides monthly bookkeeping, management accounts, and year-end financial statement preparation. We work in all major accounting platforms and ensure your financial records meet the standards required for corporate tax computation and FTA review.

6. FTA Audit Support & Representation

Facing an FTA audit or receiving a notice of assessment can be daunting. Tax Gian acts as your representative throughout the process, reviewing correspondence, organising documentation, preparing technical responses, and attending meetings on your behalf. Our goal is always to achieve the most favourable resolution with the least disruption to your operations.

Why Expert Tax Accounting Matters More Than Ever in Dubai

“The UAE corporate tax framework now requires every qualifying business to maintain proper tax accounts, file annual returns, and demonstrate substance, there is no longer a passive option.” 

The UAE’s introduction of a 9% corporate tax rate, effective for financial years starting on or after 1 June 2023, has transformed the compliance landscape for businesses of all sizes. Before this change, many Dubai-based companies operated without formal tax accounting functions. That approach is no longer viable.

Businesses must now register with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), maintain auditable financial records, prepare a tax return within nine months of their financial year-end, and settle any tax liability by the same deadline. Non-compliance can result in substantial administrative penalties.

Free zone businesses face an additional layer of complexity: the 0% qualifying rate is not automatic. It requires active assessment, ongoing monitoring, and accurate income segregation. Many businesses believe they qualify when they do not, a risk that a specialist tax accountant in Dubai can identify and address before it becomes a liability.

At Tax Gian, we make sure your business is on the right side of all these requirements, without the unnecessary cost of over-complicated structures or the risk of under-preparation.