Strategic Corporate Tax Advisory & Planning for UAE Businesses
AL SAHRAA provides tailored corporate tax advisory and planning services across the UAE, helping companies in Dubai and Ajman align tax strategy with business objectives while meeting local compliance obligations.
Overview
We assess your business structure, transactions and financials to identify tax exposures and planning opportunities aligned with UAE corporate tax rules. Our goal is to deliver practical, commercially minded advice that fits your operations and growth plans. Our services include tax position reviews, scenario modelling, group structuring advice, and assistance with preparing documentation for the Federal Tax Authority where needed. We work with finance teams to translate planning into implementable steps. We focus on risk management and compliance—identifying reporting obligations, documenting tax positions, and recommending governance controls to reduce the chance of disputes or adjustments. We also coordinate with auditors and advisors to ensure consistent treatment. We offer ongoing support through monitoring, periodic reviews and updates when legislation or business circumstances change, helping you maintain an efficient and compliant tax position over time.
What to prepare
- Trade license and company formation documents (MOA/Articles of Association)
- Latest audited or management financial statements
- Chart of accounts and general ledger extracts
- Details of shareholders, ownership structure and related parties
- Contracts and intercompany agreements relevant to taxable transactions
- Previous corporate tax filings or communications with FTA (if any)
- VAT registration certificate and recent VAT returns (if applicable)
- Board minutes or resolutions supporting transactions and tax positions
How the process works
- Initial consultation to understand business operations and objectives
- Collect and review financials, legal documents and past filings
- Conduct tax position analysis and identify planning opportunities
- Develop tailored tax strategy and implementation roadmap
- Support documentation, communication with authorities, and filing coordination
- Ongoing monitoring, periodic reviews and updates as rules or business change
Why clients choose AL SAHRAA
- Admin-reviewed quotations before you proceed.
- Document coordination and progress tracking in one portal.
- Support for business, compliance, visa, insurance, and IT-related requests.
- Clear request history, updates, and delivery follow-up.
Frequently asked questions
Who needs corporate tax advisory in the UAE?
Any company subject to UAE corporate tax or with cross-border transactions can benefit—especially those seeking compliant tax structures, risk reduction, or optimization of their effective tax position.
How long does a typical advisory engagement take?
Initial diagnostic and recommendations are often delivered within 2–4 weeks, depending on complexity. Implementation and ongoing monitoring timelines vary by scope and client needs.
Will you file my corporate tax return?
We can prepare and coordinate corporate tax return filing as part of a wider engagement or refer to our corporate tax return filing service if you prefer integrated support.
How do you charge for advisory and planning work?
We offer fixed-fee proposals for defined scopes and hourly or retainer arrangements for ongoing advisory. Fees depend on complexity, required deliverables and level of ongoing support.
What if my business has both UAE corporate tax and VAT obligations?
We coordinate corporate tax planning with VAT considerations to avoid inconsistent treatment and can work alongside our VAT services (registration, returns, audits) to provide cohesive tax advice.
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