Univia Global Consultancy (UGC) is a UAE-based strategic advisory firm led by Chartered Accountants and finance professionals. The firm specialises in corporate tax, VAT, internal audit, financial reporting, AML compliance and CFO advisory services across the UAE and GCC. With over 50 years of combined expertise, UGC serves SMEs, corporates and multinationals navigating the evolving UAE regulatory landscape.
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