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Our Track Record

Trusted Across the UAE & GCC

Confidentiality is foundational to our practice. The results below represent aggregate outcomes from engagements across the region — no client names or identifying details are disclosed.

60+
UAE & GCC client engagements since 2020
80 Yrs
Combined senior advisory experience across the team
AED 50M+
Tax exposure identified and remediated for clients
12+
Sectors served — from real estate to financial services
Manufacturing & Trading — UAE
A mid-size manufacturer was unaware of its Corporate Tax registration obligation. We identified the gap, managed registration, and prepared the first compliant CT return before the FTA deadline.
Outcome: Full compliance achieved. Penalty exposure avoided.
Professional Services — Dubai
A law firm classified as a DNFBP had no AML programme in place. We developed the full policy framework, registered on goAML, and trained the team before a scheduled Ministry inspection.
Outcome: Inspection passed. No sanctions issued.
Real Estate — Abu Dhabi
A property developer was over-claiming input VAT on mixed-use developments. Our review identified AED 1.2M in unsupported claims, enabling voluntary disclosure before an FTA audit.
Outcome: Penalty reduced via voluntary disclosure. Risk closed.
Retail Group — UAE
A multi-entity retail group needed a Virtual CFO to manage month-end close, prepare IFRS-compliant financial statements, and coordinate with external auditors across three entities.
Outcome: Close cycle reduced from 14 to 6 days. Audit completed clean.
Technology Company — Free Zone
A Free Zone technology company needed a QFZP eligibility assessment after generating incidental mainland revenue that risked its 0% Corporate Tax status.
Outcome: Restructuring advice preserved QFZP status for the full tax year.
Financial Services — DIFC
A regulated firm required a Transfer Pricing Local File for its first Corporate Tax period. Intercompany service charges with a GCC parent needed arm's length documentation.
Outcome: TP documentation completed on time. CT return filed without adjustment.
All cases above are industry-representative examples. Client identities are confidential and are not disclosed under any circumstances. Results vary by engagement scope and circumstances.