Industries we serve

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. Deep sector knowledge, not generic advice.

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

ComplianceInternal AuditDFSA & FSRAAudit
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.

Sector 02

Real
Estate.

Developers · Brokers · Owners' Associations · Property Management Companies · REITs & SPVs

RERA AuditStatutory AuditVATAccounting
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.

Sector 03

Technology
& Fintech.

Startups · Scale-Ups · SaaS Businesses · Digital Platforms · Fintech & Crypto Firms

AccountingTax StructuringR&D Tax CreditAudit
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.

Sector 04

Trading &
Distribution.

Commodity Traders · General Trading · Import & Export · Logistics · DMCC & JAFZA Companies

Free Zone AuditVATCorporate TaxAccounting
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.

Sector 05

Hospitality
& F&B.

Hotels · Restaurants · Cafés · Food & Beverage Groups · Leisure & Entertainment Operators

VAT ComplianceAuditAccountingPayroll
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.

Sector 06

Professional
Services.

Law Firms · Consultancies · Engineering · HR · Multinationals with UAE Operations

Transfer PricingTax AdvisoryAccountingAdvisory
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.

Sector 07

Global Clients
moving to the UAE.

European Groups · US & UK Companies · Asian Conglomerates · Family Offices · High-Net-Worth Individuals · Foreign Subsidiaries

Market EntryCross-Border TaxIFRS ReportingTransfer Pricing
Who we work with

International groups establishing a UAE presence — European, UK, US and Asian companies setting up branches, subsidiaries or regional headquarters. Family offices relocating wealth structures, foreign individuals becoming UAE tax resident, and overseas businesses entering the GCC market for the first time.

Common challenges

Choosing between mainland, free zone or ADGM/DIFC structures, UAE Corporate Tax implications on inbound investments, transfer pricing for intercompany transactions with the parent group, IFRS group reporting in formats the head office can consolidate, and aligning UAE tax residency with the home jurisdiction's CFC and tax treaty rules.

What we do

Market entry feasibility and structuring advice, jurisdiction selection (mainland vs free zone vs financial free zone), cross-border tax planning, transfer pricing documentation, IFRS group reporting packs aligned to your parent's framework (US GAAP, IFRS, German HGB), UAE Corporate Tax registration and ongoing compliance.

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