We protect your tax position. Agents focus on licences. We design for compliance, substance, and long-term strategy.
Farid Gasanov
Managing Partner & Founder
Managing Partner & Founder
You must still register for UAE corporate tax, even if you qualify for an exemption
You must meet substance requirements to retain Free Zone tax benefits.
Intercompany transactions between the UK and UAE require transfer pricing documentation.
HMRC may still tax your UAE profits if the structure is not set up correctly.
See what a fully compliant, tax-conscious setup looks like, from strategic planning to full operational readiness.
What We Do:
• Assess your UK group structure and ownership
• Identify any Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) risks
• Match your business activity to the correct Free Zone and licence
• Select entity type: FZE, FZCO, Branch, Holding Co, or LLC
• Draft shareholding structure and review intercompany relationships
Why It Matters:
This is where most agent-led setups go wrong. They choose the cheapest or most convenient licence with no consideration for tax, banking, visas, or reporting.
What Happens:
• Trade license issued from your chosen Free Zone or mainland authority
• MOA and certificate of incorporation issued
• Establishment card obtained for immigration
• Initial UAE bank account applications submitted (timeline varies by activity)
Why It Matters:
Many Free Zones offer fast licensing but are rejected by banks or do not support your actual business activity. We guide you toward zones like DWTC or ADGM that offer credibility and long-term flexibility.
What Happens:
• Entry permit issued
• Medical test and biometric scan completed
• Emirates ID and UAE residency visa granted (valid for 2 to 3 years)
Why It Matters:
Residency is not just a visa. It helps demonstrate substance for UAE tax purposes and strengthens your defense under UK CFC rules
What We Do:
• Register your company for UAE Corporate Tax with the FTA
• Register for VAT if applicable (based on threshold or voluntary registration)
• Set up bookkeeping, accounting systems, and UAE-compliant software
• Draft intercompany agreements and transfer pricing documentation
• Build a tax calendar for UAE and UK reporting
Why It Matters:
Agents rarely support long-term compliance. We build your UAE structure on a tax and reporting framework that holds up under audit in both jurisdictions.
