Tax-Led UK–UAE Structures
by Accountants - Done Right

UAE setup done properly with clarity on tax, compliance and control.

We help you structure smarter: from business setup and visas to tax advice, regulatory compliance
and ongoing accounting, all aligned with both HMRC and the FTA.
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Clarity, Compliance, Confidence
- More Than Just Your Accountants.

At Q Accountants, we’re a UK-led, ACCA-accredited firm guiding you through every stage of UAE expansion, from tax planning and residency to regulatory compliance and governance, delivering you the clarity and expertise agents simply don’t provide.
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From the UK to Dubai — Cross-border compliance with real governance.

Whether you’re setting up in a Free Zone or restructuring globally, we provide end-to-end support from licensing and corporate tax to transfer pricing and intercompany agreements, all delivered with full FTA and HMRC compliance.
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Empowering Confident Expansion
- Beyond Setup

From UK businesses relocating to Dubai to companies scaling across borders, clients trust us to deliver structures that last. We stay with you beyond setup, providing ongoing tax advisory, cross-border compliance and accounting support across both HMRC and the FTA.

Proud to be an ACCA member and holding Xero Gold Partner status, we emphasise our commitment to introducing digital solutions.

Tax-First Planning,
Tailored to the UK–UAE Landscape

We design every structure for cross-border compliance and long-term tax efficiency, so you can move, expand, or restructure with confidence.
1

Business Setup & Structuring

  • Free Zone and mainland company formation
  • Entity planning based on tax and residency goals
  • Jurisdiction selection aligned with long-term objectives
  • Structured to meet regulatory and substance requirements
2

Cross-Border Tax Advisory

  • UK–UAE tax alignment and residency analysis
  • Group structuring and international tax efficiency
  • Strategic planning across HMRC and FTA obligations
  • Double tax treaty application and optimisation
3

Visa & Residency Coordination

  • Residency planning linked to business and tax status
  • Shareholder, investor, and employee visa applications
  • Aligned with compliant company structures
  • Ongoing support for renewals and immigration updates
4

Corporate Tax Registration & Planning

  • UAE Corporate Tax registration with the FTA
  • Impact review of tax exposure and group profit flows
  • Entity classification and exemption assessment
  • Timeline management and early-stage compliance
5

Intercompany Agreements & Transfer Pricing

  • Drafting of intercompany contracts and billing arrangements
  • Transfer pricing policy aligned with UAE requirements
  • Documentation to support substance and audit defence
  • UK–UAE intercompany flow planning for tax efficiency
6

Ongoing Accounting & Compliance Oversight

  • Monthly and annual reporting under local regulations
  • VAT, CT and FTA compliance management
  • UK and UAE filing obligations monitored and aligned
  • Long-term governance and accounting partner after setup
A setup agent will sell you a company. We’ll help you build the right structure, with tax at its core.

A Step-by-Step Approach to
UK–UAE Business Setup

Everything you need – from tax planning and licensing to compliance and cross-border structuring.
1
Understand Your Position
We begin with a detailed review of your goals, tax exposure, residency status and cross-border considerations.
2
Build a Tax-Smart Plan
We design a structure tailored to your needs, aligned with both UK and UAE tax frameworks, treaties, and reporting obligations
3
Business Setup & Registration
We handle the full formation process, whether you’re setting up in a UAE Free Zone, on the mainland, or need interlinked UK entities.
4
Ongoing Compliance & Advisory
We stay with you post-setup, managing VAT, corporate tax, accounting and regulatory updates across both jurisdictions
Dubai Offers Major Advantages.
We Make Sure You Unlock Them.
From tax efficiency and global access to business-ready infrastructure, Dubai is built for opportunity.
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We help you unlock it with a UK–UAE structure that’s compliant, strategic and ready for what comes next.
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What success looks like in practice

HMRC Audit - Why transfer pricing matters

Resolving an HMRC enquiry by formalising transfer pricing, strengthening intercompany agreements and protecting the group’s UAE position
HMRC Audit - Why transfer pricing matters

FTA Fines – The Impact of an Agent-Led UAE Setup

Fixing a low cost UAE setup that led to fines, mismatched licensing and a lack of tax alignment
FTA Fines – The Impact of an Agent-Led UAE Setup

Mainland Vs Freezone

Restructuring a UK–UAE setup to fix transfer pricing gaps, reduce tax risk and align the business with cross-border compliance expectations.
Mainland Vs Freezone

Cross-border Tax Structuring

A UK-to-UAE structuring plan built to protect profits, ensure compliance and enable tax-efficient growth across jurisdictions.
Cross-border Tax Structuring
Q Accountants UAE is a UK-based accounting and advisory firm specialising in UK–UAE cross-border tax planning, business structuring, and regulatory compliance.
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