UAE compliance obligations have expanded considerably. Missing a filing is expensive and, in some cases, jeopardises your licence.
Economic Substance reporting, Ultimate Beneficial Owner registers, anti-money laundering registration, corporate tax filing and sector-specific rules all now sit alongside the annual licence renewal.
Missing a filing is expensive and, in some cases, jeopardises your licence.
We maintain a compliance calendar for every client, prepare the filings and confirm submission so nothing is left to chance.
Every filing we track, prepare and confirm on your behalf.
Assessment of whether your activities fall within scope, plus notification and reporting where required.
Maintaining and filing the UBO register with your licensing authority, and updating it whenever ownership changes.
goAML registration and reporting obligations for designated non-financial businesses and professions.
FTA registration, annual return preparation and submission within the statutory deadline.
Registration, periodic returns, record keeping and handling FTA queries or audits.
Tracking expiry dates, preparing renewals and clearing outstanding fines before penalties escalate.
Yes. We carry out a compliance health check covering your filings, registrations and deadlines, then set out what is outstanding and what it takes to bring you current.
Rules requiring UAE entities carrying on defined relevant activities, such as holding company business, distribution, headquarters or intellectual property activity, to demonstrate genuine substance in the UAE and to report annually. Scope and requirements have been amended over time, so an annual assessment is sensible.
A record of the natural persons who ultimately own or control the company, typically those holding 25% or more. It must be filed with your licensing authority and kept current when ownership changes.
Penalties vary by obligation but are generally substantial and can escalate with continued non-compliance. Serious or repeated failures can affect your licence renewal and your banking relationships.
Many obligations apply regardless of size. A single-shareholder free zone company still needs corporate tax registration, a UBO filing and, depending on its activity, an Economic Substance assessment.
Yes. We carry out a compliance health check covering your filings, registrations and deadlines, then set out what is outstanding and what it takes to bring you current.
We will review your obligations, catch anything outstanding and keep your filing calendar on track.
