Corporate Tax Planning & Structuring Dubai, UAE

UAE Corporate Tax planning and structuring — group and transaction structuring, free-zone (QFZP) optimisation, transfer pricing alignment and Corporate Tax position memos. Compliant, FTA-defensible tax advisory.

Frequently asked questions

What is tax planning, and how is it different from avoidance?

Tax planning is arranging your affairs to manage tax efficiently within the law. We focus on compliant, FTA-defensible positions backed by the legislation — not aggressive schemes that create risk. The aim is certainty, not exposure.

What does UAE Corporate Tax planning cover?

Group and holding structure, mainland versus free-zone positioning, free-zone (QFZP) qualifying income, transfer pricing alignment, transaction and deal structuring, and documented Corporate Tax positions.

Can a free zone company keep the 0% Corporate Tax rate?

With the right structure and genuine substance, a Qualifying Free Zone Person can retain 0% on its qualifying income. We test the conditions and the de minimis limits and document the position so it holds up on review.

What is transfer pricing, and do I need documentation?

Transactions between related parties must be priced at arm’s length. Depending on the thresholds, you may need a transfer pricing disclosure and a master and local file. We align your pricing policy and prepare the documentation.

When should I plan?

Before transactions and before year-end. Structuring is far more effective — and defensible — when it is set up in advance rather than reconstructed after the fact.

Do you provide documented positions?

Yes. We set out each position in a memo with its legal basis, so your decisions are defensible if the FTA reviews them.