Industries

Industries
We Serve

We work across the industries that drive the UAE economy. Each sector brings its own regulatory requirements, reporting obligations and commercial realities — and we understand them.

Our Sector Experience

Deep sector knowledge — not generic advice.

Across each industry below we describe who we typically work with, what the common challenges are, and which of our services are most relevant. If your sector is not listed, talk to us — we work across many others.

Sector 01
Financial Services
Asset Managers · Fund Administrators · Broker-Dealers · Family Offices · Fintech · Payment Service Providers
Compliance Internal Audit DFSA & FSRA Audit
Who We Work With

DFSA-regulated firms in DIFC and FSRA-regulated firms in ADGM — asset managers, fund administrators, broker-dealers, family offices, payment firms and digital asset businesses.

Common Challenges

DFSA/FSRA licence applications, finding qualified outsourced MLRO or Compliance Officers, annual internal audit obligations, regulatory inspections and AML/CFT framework gaps.

What We Do

End-to-end DFSA and FSRA authorisations, outsourced MLRO and Compliance Officer, internal audit programmes, statutory audit of regulated entities and ongoing regulatory advisory.

Regulatory Compliance → DFSA & FSRA Authorisations → Internal Audit →
Sector 02
Real Estate
Developers · Brokers · Owners' Associations · Property Management Companies · REITs & SPVs
RERA Audit Statutory Audit VAT Accounting
Who We Work With

UAE property developers, RERA-registered brokers, owners' associations requiring RERA budget reviews, property management companies and real estate holding structures.

Common Challenges

RERA audit and budget review compliance, complex VAT treatment of residential vs commercial supplies, IFRS 15 revenue recognition for off-plan sales and corporate tax on development profits.

What We Do

RERA statutory audits and budget reviews for jointly owned properties, annual audit for developers and brokers, VAT advisory on real estate transactions and corporate tax planning for development structures.

Audit & Assurance → Tax Services → Accounting →
Sector 03
Technology & Fintech
Startups · Scale-Ups · SaaS Businesses · Digital Platforms · Fintech & Crypto Firms
Accounting Tax Structuring R&D Tax Credit Audit
Who We Work With

Technology startups and scale-ups in DMCC, ADGM and Dubai mainland. SaaS businesses, digital platforms, e-commerce operators and fintech firms preparing for investor due diligence or regulatory licensing.

Common Challenges

Investor-ready financial statements, R&D tax credit eligibility under UAE CT, IFRS revenue recognition for subscription models, VAT on digital services and structuring for UAE free zone CT treatment.

What We Do

Monthly accounting and IFRS financial statements, R&D tax credit identification and documentation, corporate tax structuring, annual audit for free zone and investor requirements, and VAT compliance.

Accounting → R&D Tax Credit → Corporate Tax →
Sector 04
Trading & Distribution
Commodity Traders · General Trading · Import & Export · Logistics · DMCC & JAFZA Companies
Free Zone Audit VAT Corporate Tax Accounting
Who We Work With

DMCC commodity traders, JAFZA logistics and distribution companies, general trading firms across UAE free zones and mainland, and import/export businesses with cross-border supply chains.

Common Challenges

Annual free zone audit deadlines, VAT on imports and zero-rated exports, qualifying free zone corporate tax treatment, inventory accounting under IFRS and transfer pricing for intercompany trading flows.

What We Do

Annual free zone audit for DMCC, JAFZA and other free zones, monthly accounting, VAT return filing, corporate tax registration and planning, and transfer pricing support for cross-border trading structures.

Audit & Assurance → Tax Services → Accounting →
Sector 05
Hospitality & F&B
Hotels · Restaurants · Cafés · Food & Beverage Groups · Leisure & Entertainment Operators
VAT Compliance Audit Accounting Payroll
Who We Work With

Independent restaurants and café groups, hotel operators, food and beverage chains, leisure and entertainment venues across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.

Common Challenges

High-volume VAT compliance with complex multi-rate transactions, payroll for large staff headcounts, cost of goods accounting, cash-heavy businesses requiring strong controls and monthly P&L reporting for operators.

What We Do

Monthly management accounts and P&L reporting, VAT return filing, payroll processing, annual audit and corporate tax compliance — giving operators a clear financial picture at all times.

Accounting → VAT Services → Audit →
Sector 06
Professional Services & International Business
Law Firms · Consultancies · Engineering · HR · Multinationals with UAE Operations
Transfer Pricing Tax Advisory Accounting Advisory
Who We Work With

Law firms, management consultancies, engineering firms, HR businesses and international companies with UAE branches or subsidiaries — including European and Asian groups establishing a UAE regional hub.

Common Challenges

Transfer pricing for intercompany services, UAE market entry structuring, corporate tax treatment of professional fee income, group consolidation and aligning UAE operations with global reporting requirements.

What We Do

Transfer pricing documentation, UAE market entry feasibility and structuring advice, monthly accounting and IFRS reporting, annual audit, corporate tax compliance and advisory via ECOVIS International for cross-border matters.

Tax Services → Transaction Advisory → Accounting →
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