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TAX UAE is a specialist UAE tax portal supporting the tax services of Saif Chartered Accountants. Practical VAT, Corporate Tax and transfer pricing support for mainland and free-zone businesses.
UAE VAT, Corporate Tax and transfer pricing services, supported by audit, accounting and practical financial advice.
Bookkeeping, financial reporting, payroll and tax-ready records, tailored to your business.
Explore servicePractical reviews of governance, operational processes and controls to identify gaps and manage risk.
Explore serviceIndependent financial statement reviews, transparent reporting and dependable audit support.
Explore serviceVAT registration, return filing, impact assessments and ongoing compliance support for your business.
Explore serviceRegistration, compliance and practical advisory for mainland and free-zone businesses.
Explore serviceBenchmarking studies, documentation and advisory for your related-party transactions.
Explore serviceTax, accounting and financial support for companies across the UAE’s free zones.
Explore serviceProfessional support for the accounting and financial aspects of closing your company.
Explore serviceFrom strategic tax planning to ongoing compliance, we help you navigate the UAE’s tax landscape with clarity and confidence.
Our Dubai-based consultants provide tailored support for mainland and free-zone companies, with your business needs at the centre.
Understand the tax and audit considerations for your free-zone business, with practical guidance for your circumstances.
Explore free-zone supportStart with the distinction between VAT registration, Corporate Tax and free-zone treatment. Each has its own requirements.
Official references checked:For a UAE-resident business, mandatory VAT registration generally applies when taxable supplies and imports exceed this threshold in the previous 12 months, or are expected to exceed it in the next 30 days.
Voluntary registration may be available above AED 187,500, including qualifying taxable expenses. Different rules apply to foreign businesses.
Source: FTA VAT registration ↗VAT registration does not replace Corporate Tax registration. The FTA requires Taxable Persons to register for Corporate Tax and may also require certain Exempt Persons to register.
Registration obligations and the amount of tax payable are separate questions. Your business structure and circumstances matter.
Source: FTA registration FAQs ↗A free-zone licence alone does not establish eligibility for 0% Corporate Tax. The free-zone regime provides 0% on Qualifying Income for a Qualifying Free Zone Person meeting the applicable conditions.
Review qualifying activities, income and other conditions before assuming a particular treatment applies.
Source: FTA free-zone guidance ↗General information to help you identify the right questions. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances and the rules applicable to the relevant period. Refer to the official sources above and seek advice for your business.
Business Impact Assessment, reviewing existing contracts, and incorporating VAT clauses into new and existing contracts and documents.
Offer guidance on restructuring transactions, supply chain, and related processes. Provide support for necessary IT systems and application changes.
Assist in VAT registrations and in the preparation and filing of VAT returns. Align compliance practices with VAT requisites.

Technical knowledge, practical guidance and a team that takes time to understand your business.
Backed by more than three decades of professional experience, our team helps UAE businesses manage VAT, Corporate Tax, transfer pricing and tax accounting requirements. We combine technical knowledge with practical guidance to support accurate compliance, informed decisions and sustainable business growth.
Supported by established audit and accounting firms in the UAE, TAX UAE delivers professional tax advice with integrity, transparency and attention to regulatory requirements. Businesses rely on our team for accurate guidance, timely support and practical solutions across VAT, Corporate Tax and transfer pricing.
Through international affiliations and cross-border experience, our team supports businesses with UAE tax and compliance matters involving multiple jurisdictions. We combine local regulatory knowledge with internationally recognised practices to help companies manage VAT, Corporate Tax, transfer pricing and related reporting obligations with confidence.
Every business has different tax and compliance requirements. We provide tailored support for VAT registration and returns, Corporate Tax compliance, transfer pricing, tax accounting and FTA matters. Our practical approach considers each client’s industry, structure and commercial objectives to deliver clear and relevant solutions.
Our team has supported businesses across the UAE with tax, accounting and compliance requirements for more than three decades. We provide practical, timely and dependable guidance that helps clients meet regulatory obligations, reduce compliance risks and make confident financial decisions.
We provide responsive support throughout each stage of tax compliance and advisory work. Our team assists with VAT queries, Corporate Tax obligations, transfer pricing matters, FTA notices and ongoing compliance updates, helping clients stay informed, organised and prepared.
UAE tax guidance and services, supported by the experience of Saif Chartered Accountants.
More about TAX UAEFounded in 1994, Saif Chartered Accountants is an established audit and accounting firm in the UAE, with a dedicated tax desk supporting mainland and free-zone businesses.
TAX UAE brings specialist tax information and professional support together, helping you turn complex requirements into clear next steps.
People who bring professional experience and a practical approach to your tax and compliance requirements.
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Corporate Tax registration is separate from VAT registration. Our team can help you understand the requirements that apply to your business and prepare the information needed.
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Read morePractical answers about VAT registration, Corporate Tax, free zones and the support available to your business.
View all frequently asked questionsOur VAT team assists with registration, return filing, transaction reviews, documentation and compliance processes. The support is tailored to your business and its VAT obligations.
Yes. Our team provides Corporate Tax registration and compliance support for mainland and free-zone businesses. Contact us to discuss the requirements relevant to your company.
Yes. We support free-zone businesses with tax, accounting and audit matters. The applicable treatment depends on the company’s circumstances and the relevant requirements.
A UAE-resident business generally needs to register if taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 in the previous 12 months, or are expected to exceed it in the next 30 days. The threshold does not apply in the same way to foreign businesses.Check the FTA’s VAT registration rules ↗
No. They are separate registrations. The FTA requires Taxable Persons to register for Corporate Tax and may require certain Exempt Persons to register. Your VAT registration is not a substitute.Read the FTA’s registration FAQs ↗
No. The free-zone regime provides 0% on Qualifying Income for a Qualifying Free Zone Person that meets the relevant conditions. Incorporation in a free zone is not sufficient by itself.Read the FTA’s free-zone guidance ↗
We assist with related-party transaction reviews, benchmarking studies, transfer pricing policies and documentation. The scope is tailored to your business and its requirements. Explore our transfer pricing services.
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