Tax Services

With the introduction of excise tax and VAT in the region since 2017 and 2018 respectively, businesses need to stay updated on the evolving regulations and their impact on operations and consumers.

Our experienced indirect tax team is equipped with deep technical knowledge and extensive expertise to deliver high-quality services. We assist businesses in assessing the implications of indirect taxes and achieving tax efficiency. Whether it’s cost reduction, cash-flow enhancement, or risk mitigation, our team provides commercial tax solutions and advice rooted in sound principles and best practices.

Introducing corporate tax in the UAE marks a significant milestone in tax policy, impacting both local businesses and multinational corporations operating in the UAE. With our extensive expertise in tax functions, including tax policy development, risk management, and governance, our experienced team (formerly from Big 4 firms) offers high-quality, flexible solutions.

We provide comprehensive services such as corporate tax impact assessments, transfer pricing advice, restructuring guidance for tax optimization, tax grouping analysis, compliance support, and options analysis. Taking a proactive approach, we strive to deeply understand your business operations, leveraging our technical proficiency in corporate tax matters to provide strategic advisory and planning support, followed by seamless implementation assistance.

With the introduction of corporate tax and a robust network of double tax treaties, understanding the tax implications of cross-border transactions is crucial for multinational enterprises (MNEs). As a team with extensive expertise in double tax treaties, withholding tax matters, and international tax jurisdictions, we assist clients in evaluating the impact of BEPS Pillar 2 provisions on their business.

We provide pragmatic solutions for setting up an optimal tax structure and offer expert advice on the tax consequences of cross-border transactions and arrangements, ensuring tax efficiency and compliance.

With the introduction of UAE Corporate Tax legislation aligning with OECD TP Guidelines, discussions on intra-group transactions and transactions with connected persons are crucial for GCC businesses and MNCs in the UAE.

Our experienced team specializes in transfer pricing across multiple tax jurisdictions, including the GCC, and works closely with tax authorities. We excel in developing and implementing robust and pragmatic arm’s length policies for intra-group arrangements, providing expert transfer pricing advisory and compliance support.

Our experienced mergers and acquisitions tax experts offer strategic advice on tax matters related to deals and restructuring. With the emergence of new tax legislations in the UAE and the expected introduction in Bahrain, tax due diligence and structuring play a vital role in regional deals. Regional corporates and funds have been leading mergers and acquisitions transactions, and our team brings extensive regional experience as well as expertise from working on deals in the UK and Asia, ensuring comprehensive support for successful mergers and acquisitions outcomes.