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.
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.
Asset Managers · Fund Administrators · Broker-Dealers · Family Offices · Fintech · Payment Service Providers
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.
DFSA/FSRA licence applications, finding qualified outsourced MLRO or Compliance Officers, annual internal audit obligations, regulatory inspections and AML/CFT framework gaps.
End-to-end DFSA and FSRA authorisations, outsourced MLRO and Compliance Officer, internal audit programmes, statutory audit of regulated entities and ongoing regulatory advisory.
Developers · Brokers · Owners' Associations · Property Management Companies · REITs & SPVs
UAE property developers, RERA-registered brokers, owners' associations requiring RERA budget reviews, property management companies and real estate holding structures.
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.
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.
Startups · Scale-Ups · SaaS Businesses · Digital Platforms · Fintech & Crypto Firms
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.
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.
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.
Commodity Traders · General Trading · Import & Export · Logistics · DMCC & JAFZA Companies
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.
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.
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.
Hotels · Restaurants · Cafés · Food & Beverage Groups · Leisure & Entertainment Operators
Independent restaurants and café groups, hotel operators, food and beverage chains, leisure and entertainment venues across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
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.
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.
Law Firms · Consultancies · Engineering · HR · Multinationals with UAE Operations
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.
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.
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.
European Groups · US & UK Companies · Asian Conglomerates · Family Offices · High-Net-Worth Individuals · Foreign Subsidiaries
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.
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.
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.
We work across construction, healthcare, education, manufacturing, media and many other sectors. Talk to us — free 30-minute consultation, no obligation.
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