TAX ADVISORY

Corporate Tax Advisory & VAT Compliance Services

The UAE tax landscape has changed significantly since the introduction of corporate tax in June 2023. What was once a zero-tax environment is now a regulated tax system — and businesses that are not properly prepared face real exposure to penalties, missed reliefs, and regulatory risk with the Federal Tax Authority.

PROFIX Consulting provides corporate tax advisory services in UAE that cut through the complexity and give your finance team a clear path forward. From initial impact assessments to ongoing compliance management, we are with you at every stage.

Our Audit Approach

CORPORATE TAX ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

Initial Assessment

Assessment of business operations and transactions from the perspective of UAE Corporate Tax risk and opportunities.

Income Analysis

Factual analysis of income types: exempt sources, dividends and capital gains, participation exemption, withholding tax implications, and foreign tax credits.

Expense Analysis

Analysis of expense deductions, non-deductible costs, interest limitation rules, unrealised losses/gains, and intercompany transactions.

Effective Tax Rate

High-level assessment of CT impact on ETR on a consolidated basis. Tax accounting disclosures required for taxable periods.

Evidence Requirements

Sample-based evaluation of existing documentation for UAE Corporate Tax purposes.

Conclusion & Reporting

Risks and opportunities mapped as High Impact (immediate action), Medium Impact (fine-tuning required), and Low Impact (future reassessment).

CORPORATE TAX COMPLIANCE ROADMAP

IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Qualitative and quantitative analysis of CT implications. Assessment of risks, opportunities, and steps to address or capitalise on these.

ONE-TIME IMPLEMENTATION

Implementation of practical steps to mitigate risks. CT Compliance preparation including mandatory FTA registration. Accounting infrastructure and system readiness review.

ANNUAL COMPLIANCE

Annual CT compliance, tax reporting and return preparation, ongoing advisory, team training, and controls assessment.

HOSPITALITY & REAL ESTATE FOCUS

Hotels: management fees, franchise arrangements, mixed-supply transactions. Real Estate: long-term project treatment, related-party financing, property sales VAT/CT interaction, transfer pricing.

Features

OUR TAX ADVISORY SERVICES

Corporate Tax Advisory Services

Full compliance journey — obligations, available reliefs and exemptions, and a compliant, commercially efficient tax management process.

VAT Review Services

Identify accumulated risks in input tax recovery, exempt supply treatment, import VAT, and related-party transactions. Methodology: VAT Transactions & Returns Review, System Understanding, Reporting & Recommendations, Follow-Up compliance review.

FTA Registration Consultan

End-to-end FTA registration for VAT, corporate tax, and Tax Residence Certificates — accurate, complete, and timely.

Annual Compliance CT & VAT

Annual tax compliance, liability computation, FTA confirmations, team training, and controls assessment for ongoing compliance.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to help you understand features, workflow, and secure task handling with confidence

1. Does UAE corporate tax apply to my business?

UAE Corporate Tax applies to all businesses conducting activities in the UAE, with a standard 9% rate on taxable income above AED 375,000. Free zone businesses may qualify for 0% on qualifying income subject to specific conditions.

Hotels need to assess management fees, franchise arrangements, and mixed-supply transactions. Real estate developers need to consider long-term project treatment, related-party financing, and the interaction between VAT and corporate tax on property sales. We advise extensively in both sectors.

Yes. UAE Corporate Tax Law introduces transfer pricing requirements for related-party transactions. We help businesses prepare documentation, apply the arm’s length principle correctly, and maintain the records required by the FTA.