Tax Advisory for
UAE Businesses
Clear, actionable answers to your most complex Corporate
Tax and VAT questions—no jargon, just strategy.
Who it’s for
You are navigating complex Free Zone rules (Qualifying Income, Designated Zones) and need to know if you really benefit from 0% CT & VAT.
You manage related-party flows, payroll levels, and personal expense separation, ensuring all invoices and transactions are tax-compliant.
You received a clarification request or audit notification from the FTA and need a defensible position, not a guess.
You are unsure if your current business structure optimizes your tax position while remaining fully compliant.
What you get
Strategic Clarity
Strategic Clarity
We analyze your specific scenario—whether it's QFZP status, transfer pricing, or VAT on digital services—and provide a definitive course of action. Written or spoken, plain English.
Tactical Roadmap
Tactical Roadmap
We don't leave you with high-level theory. You get practical next steps: which forms to file, what documentation to prepare, and how to structure contracts to support your tax position.
Integrated Execution
Integrated Execution
If we handle your accounting, we build this advice directly into your financial foundation. No disconnect between what the tax advisor says and what the accountant books.
Why Skrooge
Practical, not theoretical
We answer "Can I do this?" with "Yes/No, and here is the risk," rather than quoting 10 pages of law.
UAE-specific expertise
We deal with the nuances of EmaraTax, Free Zone regulations, and the latest FTA guides daily.
Integrated with your books
We ensure the advice is implemented in your actual finance stack.
How we work
Input & Context
We start by understanding your specific situation—reviewing
your business setup (documents, activities) and financial data.
Deep Dive Analysis
We research the exact tax treatment applicable
to your case by reviewing specific FTA and Free
Zone regulations and precedents.
Practical Verdict
We deliver a clear answer: what you can do, what you
can't, and how to structure it to minimize risk.
Implementation
We guide you through the execution—updating your
books, filing the right forms, or adjusting your contracts.
Included in Accounting
& Tax Package
Expert advice is already built in.
- 1 Hour of Tax Advisory per month is included standard in our Accounting & Tax Package.
- Perfect for ad-hoc questions (" Is this expense deductible?", "How do I invoice this client in KSA?").
- Proactive checks: We use this time to review your tax position as your business evolves, catching issues before they become penalties.
Where we operate
We support businesses across the UAE.
- Mainland: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, RAK, UAQ & Fujairah
- Free Zones: DMCC, JAFZA, DIFC, ADGM, Meydan, RAKEZ, etc
Frequently
Asked Questions
Still have questions? You can
email us on info@skrooge.ai
or
submit your request
What is corporate tax advisory?
Corporate tax advisory involves providing ongoing compliance support to help a business maximize tax savings, mitigate the chances of tax law violations and penalties, and help the business handle any compliance issues that may arise. This would include issues like updating invoice formats, applying for registration/deregistration, and responding to FTA inquiries.
What does business tax advisory UAE typically include for SMEs?
For SMEs in the UAE, tax advisory services should cover corporate tax registration/deregistration, determining taxable income for corporate tax and VAT obligations, transfer pricing guidance, developing tax-compliant invoice templates, and responding to FTA inquiries.
What is the role of a tax advisor?
A tax advisor interprets tax laws for your specific situation/business model, provides compliance guidance, structures transactions to optimize tax positions, and helps communicate in the right manner with tax authorities. Communication support typically covers drafting official letters and responses to FTA inquiries.
What is the difference between audit and tax advisory?
Auditors verify the accuracy of your financial statements and compliance with accounting standards, while tax advisors focus on optimizing your tax savings and ensuring you meet tax law compliance standards. Tax advisory is forward-looking and strategy-oriented, while audits are investigative and verification-focused.
Is tax advisory the same as tax planning?
Tax planning is a subset of tax advisory focused specifically on structuring future transactions and operations to minimize tax liability. Tax advisory has a much broader scope, which encompasses registration and filing support, risk management, FTA clarifications, and ongoing strategic guidance.
How much does a tax adviser charge?
In the UAE, tax advisors typically charge AED 800 to AED 2,000+ per hour, depending on complexity and expertise. Skrooge charges AED 999 per hour for ad-hoc sessions, with 1 hour monthly included free in our Accounting & Tax Package.
What are examples of advisory services?
Some examples of tax advisory services are classifying deductible and non-deductible expenses, suggesting appropriate invoice formats for domestic as well as overseas clients, and filing support.
What is the tax advisory process?
Tax advisors begin by understanding your business model, analyzing applicable tax regulations, delivering a clear verdict on existing compliance-related practices, and finally, they provide guidance to fix existing and foreseeable issues. Some advisors like Skrooge provide end-to-end solutions stretching from bookkeeping to tax filings and support for FTA communications.
What is the difference between tax advisory and tax consulting?
Although tax advisory and tax consulting are similar in nature, the scope of these services can be different. Tax advisors focus on ongoing compliance guidance (long-term relationship) while tax consultants are hired to address specific compliance issues (one-off solutions).