UAE Practice · Dubai

UAE Corporate Tax & VAT, done right.

PNPC Global has been operating in Dubai since 2005 — one of the few Indian CA firms with genuine on-ground UAE expertise. Corporate Tax, VAT, Free Zone & Mainland setup, IFRS audit, WPS payroll, and India-UAE cross-border structuring.

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20+
Years UAE
500+
UAE Clients
1,000+
Company Formations
9%
Corp Tax — We've Got It
UAE Services

Full-spectrum UAE financial services.

From your first trade license to annual IFRS audit and FTA CT return — PNPC Dubai handles every financial obligation.

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UAE Corporate Tax

◆Corporate Tax Registration (FTA)
◆Tax Period & Return Preparation
◆Transfer Pricing Disclosures
◆Small Business Relief Assessment
◆Qualifying Free Zone Person Analysis
◆Tax Group Formation & Management
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VAT Advisory & Filing

◆VAT Registration & Deregistration
◆Quarterly VAT Return Filing
◆Input Tax Credit Reconciliation
◆Reverse Charge Mechanism Handling
◆VAT Refund Applications
◆FTA Audit Support & Dispute Resolution
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Business Setup UAE

◆Free Zone Company Incorporation
◆Mainland LLC Formation
◆Trade Name & License Registration
◆Memorandum of Association Drafting
◆Bank Account Opening Assistance
◆Visa & Immigration Coordination
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Accounting & IFRS Audit

◆IFRS-Compliant Financial Statements
◆Statutory & External Audit
◆Internal Audit & Controls Review
◆Monthly Management Accounts
◆Consolidated Group Financials
◆Audit Committee Reporting
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WPS Payroll & HR

◆WPS-Compliant Salary Processing
◆DEWS / DIFC EoSB Gratuity Management
◆Mohre & Ministry HR Compliance
◆Employee Contract Drafting
◆Leave & Benefit Administration
◆HR Policy & Employee Handbook
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India-UAE Cross-Border

◆DTAA Planning — UAE & India
◆NRI / OCI Business Setup UAE
◆Profit Repatriation Structuring
◆Transfer Pricing (India–UAE Entities)
◆RBI / FEMA Compliance for UAE Ops
◆Dual Entity Financial Consolidation
Free Zone Expertise

The right free zone for your business.

With 1,000+ company formations across the UAE's major free zones, we know exactly which jurisdiction best fits your activity, cost structure, and visa requirements.

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JAFZA
Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority

Best for: Logistics, manufacturing, import-export & large industrial setups

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DMCC
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre

Best for: Commodities, gold, crypto, trading & professional services

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Shams
Sharjah Media City

Best for: Digital media, e-commerce, freelancers & cost-sensitive startups

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ADGM
Abu Dhabi Global Market

Best for: Financial services, fund management & regulated fintech

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DIFC
Dubai International Financial Centre

Best for: Banking, capital markets, family offices & legal firms

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IFZA
International Free Zone Authority

Best for: Affordable multi-activity trade licences & remote-first businesses

Not sure which zone fits?

We run a free zone suitability assessment — 30-minute call, no obligation.

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Tax Reference

UAE tax at a glance.

The UAE tax landscape changed fundamentally in 2023. Here's what applies to your business.

Corporate Tax Rate
9%

On taxable income exceeding AED 375,000

VAT Rate
5%

Standard rate; zero-rated exports & certain goods

Excise Tax
50–100%

Tobacco 100%, energy drinks 100%, sweet drinks 50%

Withholding Tax
0%

UAE levies no withholding tax on dividends or interest

Capital Gains
0%

No standalone CGT; gains may form part of CT taxable income

Free Zone Entities
0%

Qualifying Free Zone Persons: 0% on qualifying income only

* Rates as of June 2026. Tax rules are subject to FTA updates. Consult PNPC Dubai for position-specific advice.

Why Choose Us

Why 500+ UAE businesses chose PNPC Dubai.

Twenty years of UAE presence. An India bridge no other Dubai CA firm can match.

On-Ground Al Garhoud

Our Dubai team is physically based in Al Garhoud — not a virtual office. Walk-in meetings, same-day document handling, and face-to-face FTA representation when it matters most.

India Bridge

The only CA firm with senior teams in both South India and Dubai. We handle DTAA, FEMA, NRI setups, profit repatriation, and cross-border transfer pricing as a single unified service.

48-Hour Turnaround

Business setup documents drafted, reviewed, and submitted within 48 hours. Most free zone registrations completed in 3–5 days. Mainland LLC in 7–10 days.

UAE Tax Expertise

One of the first Indian CA firms to build a dedicated UAE Corporate Tax practice. 500+ clients navigated the 2023-24 CT filing cycle with PNPC's guidance.

Find Us

On the ground in Al Garhoud.

Not a virtual office or a flex desk — a staffed Dubai practice you can walk into. Drop by for face-to-face FTA representation, same-day document handling, and free zone advisory.

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Twenty years building the India–UAE bridge.

  1. 2004UAE desk establishedPNPC opens its Gulf practice, serving Indian businesses expanding into the Emirates and NRI clients across the GCC.
  2. 2018VAT goes liveWe register and onboard hundreds of clients for the UAE's new 5% VAT — returns, reconciliations, and FTA correspondence.
  3. 20239% Corporate TaxAmong the first Indian CA firms to launch a dedicated UAE Corporate Tax practice ahead of the June 2023 rollout.
  4. Today500+ UAE businessesA full-service Al Garhoud team and the only practice with senior partners in both South India and Dubai.
UAE practice

UAE services, direct links.

188 services across 10 practice areas: Corporate Tax and VAT (both federal, administered by the Federal Tax Authority), company formation and audit. Start with an area, or go straight to the engagement.

18 services

Business Setup & Startup Services

Company formation across UAE free zones, mainland and offshore jurisdictions, with banking, visa and India entry support.

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30 services

Accounting, Payroll, CFO & E-Invoicing

Outsourced accounting, bookkeeping, payroll and finance-function support, built around UAE compliance requirements.

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9 services

NRI & Cross-Border Compliance

Cross-border tax advisory for NRIs and expatriates, covering Indian tax filing, DTAA relief and transfer pricing matters.

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15 services

Corporate Finance, Valuation & Transaction Advisory

Independent feasibility and due diligence reviews that give decision-makers a grounded view before committing capital.

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15 services

Business Transformation & Technology Consulting

Management consulting, reporting and technology advisory that turns financial data into decisions you can act on.

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13 services

IPR & AML Compliance

Protecting your brand in the UAE — trademark search, registration, renewal and ongoing portfolio management.

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7 services

Loans, Insurance & Financial Services

Private wealth management spanning equity, real estate, debt and alternative investments, with retirement planning support.

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44 services

UAE Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

Full-spectrum UAE tax and regulatory compliance — VAT, Corporate Tax, Excise Tax, Economic Substance and AML/CFT.

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20 services

Audit & Assurance

Independent, standards-driven audit and assurance covering operational, IT, due diligence and real estate engagements.

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17 services

Corporate Services & PRO (UAE)

Notary, attestation, visa processing and government liaison services that keep your UAE paperwork moving without delay.

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Build your UAE presence with PNPC.

Corporate Tax registration, VAT advisory, free zone setup, or IFRS audit — our Dubai team responds within 24 hours, partner level.

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