Zabeel Tax Consultants Tax, Accounting & Audit · UAE
Tax · Accounting · Audit · UAE

UAE tax, accounting & audit, handled by professional experts.

Zabeel Tax Consultants brings tax, accounting, audit and corporate services together for small and medium businesses across the UAE — led directly by senior professionals: a Certified Tax Expert, a practising Chartered Accountant and a finance professional with 20+ years of experience. Stay compliant, keep clean books, and sleep easier at filing time.

One-stop solutions for your business — from business formation to tax registration, filing, accounting, bookkeeping, management reports, auditing and all other compliances.

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Tax consultancy office desk overlooking the Dubai skyline

Direct, one-to-one advisory — not a call centre queue

Three Professionals, One Team Certified Tax Expert Practising Chartered Accountant 20+ Years Finance Experience
17+ Years of UAE tax experience
28+ Group entities under tax compliance management
100% On-time filing record maintained
0 FTA penalties incurred to date
§01 · Services

Tax, accounting and audit, handled end to end

From first FTA registration to audit-ready books and reports — every filing and statement prepared and reviewed by hand by a senior professional before it goes anywhere near a deadline.

01 · VAT

VAT Services

13 services
  • —VAT registration & de-registration — eligibility assessment and FTA registration or de-registration support
  • —Group VAT registration support — VAT Group registration and ongoing management across related entities
  • —Return preparation & filing — VAT liability calculation and submission on the FTA portal each period
  • —VAT compliance reviews — checking VAT treatment and records against FTA rules
  • —VAT health checks — periodic review to catch errors before the FTA does
  • —VAT advisory & planning — guidance on VAT treatment for transactions and contracts
  • —Audit-ready working files — output, input and Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) reconciliations against your Trial Balance
  • —VAT audit support — representation through FTA tax audits
  • —FTA queries & clarifications — responding to FTA information requests and clarification submissions
  • —VAT refund assistance — refund working files, invoice verification and FTA follow-up through to payout
  • —Import & export VAT — import VAT (RCM) treatment and export zero-rating documentation
  • —Cross-border VAT advisory — VAT treatment for wider international transactions and contracts
  • —Real estate VAT advisory — VAT treatment for property sale, lease and development
02 · Corporate Tax

Corporate Tax Services

12 services
  • —Corporate Tax registration — Federal Tax Authority registration and full supporting documentation
  • —Registration amendments — trade licence renewals, Emirates ID/passport updates, address and branch changes
  • —Return preparation & filing — taxable income, non-deductible expenses and CT liability, filed on EmaraTax
  • —Corporate Tax advisory — day-to-day CT guidance scoped to your business activity
  • —Small Business Relief advisory — eligibility assessment and election support
  • —Tax Residency Certificate — TRC applications for treaty and residency purposes
  • —Tax-efficient business structuring — structuring entities and transactions within the law
  • —Free Zone tax advisory — Qualifying Free Zone Person status and 0% eligibility
  • —Tax risk assessment & reviews — identifying exposure before the FTA does
  • —Corporate Tax health checks — periodic review of your CT position and records
  • —Tax audit support — representation through FTA clarifications, queries and audits
  • —Tax dispute resolution assistance — reconsideration requests and FTA disputes
03 · Beyond tax

Accounting, audit & corporate services

The same professionals who handle your tax can also keep your books, report on your numbers, audit them and set up or maintain your company. Fees for these services are quoted case by case.

01

Company Formation & Corporate Services

  • Mainland, free zone and offshore company setup; trade licence issue and renewal
  • PRO services: visas, Emirates ID, labour cards and establishment cards
  • Bank account opening support
  • Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) register filing and annual licence renewals
  • Company amendments, liquidation and deregistration
Fee · Case-by-case
02

Accounting, Bookkeeping & Payroll

  • Daily books, bank reconciliations, preparation of accounts and year-end financial statements
  • Payroll processing through the Wages Protection System (WPS) and end-of-service calculations
  • E-invoicing readiness and accounting software setup
Fee · Case-by-case
03

MIS, Financial Reporting & Business Advisory

  • Monthly and quarterly management reports, dashboards, budgets and variance analysis
  • Cash flow forecasting, financial modelling and business valuation
  • Process and risk advisory, and policies and procedures
Fee · Case-by-case
04

Audit & Assurance

  • Statutory external audit, internal audit, reviews and agreed-upon procedures
  • Free zone and special-purpose audits (for example, for liquidation or licence renewal)
Fee · Case-by-case
05

Regulatory Compliance

  • AML/CFT compliance and goAML registration support
  • National ICV certification support
  • Support with Federal Tax Authority queries, clarifications and audits
Fee · Case-by-case

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§02 · Fees

Every engagement is quoted case by case

Pick a category to see what's included. Fees depend on your business size, volume and complexity, so every engagement gets a fixed, written quote after a free initial discussion — no surprises once work begins.

  • VAT RegistrationEligibility assessment, FTA registration, required declaration letters (turnover, ownership, etc.), and end-to-end follow-up through to approval.
    FeeCase-by-case
  • VAT De-registrationEligibility review, FTA de-registration filing with required letters and documents, and end-to-end follow-up through to completion.
    FeeCase-by-case
  • VAT Return FilingWorking file, output/input transaction reconciliation, RCM review, supply-type sampling, and advisory sessions with your accounts team.
    FeeCase-by-case
  • VAT Health CheckProcess and documentation review, past-return review, stakeholder interviews, and advisory on corrective actions.
    FeeCase-by-case
  • VAT Refund AssistanceRefund application with full supporting transaction data, and end-to-end FTA follow-up through to payout.
    FeeCase-by-case
  • VAT Audit SupportFTA coordination, data and sample review before submission, and clarification support — scope depends on the volume of support required.
    FeeCase-by-case
  • VAT Advisory & PlanningGuidance on VAT treatment for specific transactions and contracts — scope and fee depend on the effort required.
    FeeCase-by-case
  • Penalty & Additional Charges ReconsiderationReconsideration request to the FTA for penalties or additional charges imposed.
    FeeCase-by-case
  • TDRC AppealAppeal to the Tax Disputes Resolution Committee where an FTA reconsideration is unsuccessful.
    FeeCase-by-case
  • Penalty Installment ConversionRequest to convert outstanding penalties into an installment plan with the FTA.
    FeeCase-by-case

All fees are scoped individually on a case-to-case basis, based on your business size, transaction volume and complexity, and are always confirmed in writing before work begins. The first discussion is free and carries no obligation.

§03 · Who we help

Solutions for UAE businesses

Services scoped to how your business actually operates — not a one-size-fits-all package.

01

E-commerce & Retail

VAT on online and in-store sales, marketplace transactions and multi-channel record-keeping.

02

Trading & Distribution

Import/export VAT, Reverse Charge Mechanism and cross-border transaction treatment.

03

Small & Medium Enterprises

Registration, filing, bookkeeping and Small Business Relief guidance scoped to your size and budget.

04

Professional & Service Businesses

VAT and Corporate Tax on service income, contracts and client billing structures.

05

Real Estate

VAT treatment for property sale, lease and development transactions.

06

International Businesses

UAE entry structuring, company formation, Free Zone tax positioning and Tax Residency Certificate applications.

§04 · Approach

Our Approach

We keep it simple: understand your business first, then build compliance around it — not the other way round. Whether it's a single VAT return or ongoing multi-entity support, every engagement runs through the same four steps and gets the same direct attention from our professionals.

Phase 01

Understand your business

Objective: Get a clear picture of what you do, so we know exactly which taxes apply and where the risk sits.

Actions
  • Initial call to walk through your business and structure
  • Collect trade licence, financials and FTA correspondence
  • Flag which VAT and CT obligations actually apply to you
Phase 02

Review the numbers

Objective: Check your records against FTA requirements before anything is filed.

Actions
  • Review invoices, contracts and the Trial Balance
  • Identify gaps, missing documents or past errors
  • Flag anything that needs fixing before filing
Phase 03

Prepare & file

Objective: Build audit-ready working files and file on time, every time.

Actions
  • Prepare VAT / Corporate Tax computations and reconciliations
  • Submit returns on the FTA's EmaraTax portal
  • Hand over the working file for your own records
Phase 04

Stay covered

Objective: Remain your point of contact long after the return is filed.

Actions
  • Handle FTA notices, clarifications and audit queries
  • Track upcoming filing deadlines on your behalf
  • Advise as your business and tax position change
§05 · Our Team

Three professionals, one accountable team

Zabeel Tax Consultants is owned and run by three equal shareholders, each leading their own area of practice — so you always deal with the professional responsible for your work.

Mohammed Kashif, Director — Tax
Director — Tax

Mohammed Kashif

Certified Tax Expert with 17+ years of UAE-based experience in finance and taxation. He has managed VAT and Corporate Tax compliance across 28+ group entities in retail, e-commerce, trading, F&B and manufacturing — with a 100% on-time filing record and zero FTA penalties. He supported UAE VAT implementation from its first day in 2018 and led a Corporate Tax compliance framework from inception in 2024.

  • →FTA Tax Agent LicenceApplication in progress
  • ✓VAT Diploma, PwC Academy UAEATT – United Kingdom
  • ✓UAE VAT & Corporate Tax CertificationsKHDA approved
  • ✓CA IntermediateInstitute of Chartered Accountants of India
  • ✓B.Com, University of Delhi
Ahsanullah Khan, Director — Finance, MIS and Corporate Services
Director — Finance, MIS & Corporate Services

Ahsanullah Khan

Senior finance professional with 20+ years of experience as a Finance Business Partner across multi-country finance operations. His background covers FP&A, project finance and reporting, budgeting and forecasting, internal audit and controls, and compliance and regulatory reporting. He also specialises in bookkeeping, MIS, business formation, and mergers and acquisitions.

  • ✓MBA Finance
  • ✓20+ years of finance experience
  • ✓FP&A, budgeting & forecasting
  • ✓Internal audit & controls
  • ✓Compliance & regulatory reporting
CA Fareed Ahmed, Director — Audit and Accounting
Director — Audit & Accounting

CA Fareed Ahmed

A reputed Tax Consultant and practising Chartered Accountant who has helped many individuals and organisations establish their businesses in India and overseas. He specialises in bookkeeping, auditing, MIS and finance-related work of every kind.

  • ✓Chartered AccountantIn practice
  • ✓Tax Consultant
  • ✓Bookkeeping, audit & MIS
  • ✓Business set-up in India & overseas
When you work with Zabeel Tax Consultants, you deal directly with the professional responsible for your engagement — not a sales representative, call centre or unnecessary chain of handovers.
§06 · Why us

Why Choose Zabeel Tax Consultants?

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Direct Access to Professionals

You work directly with the professional handling your file — not a sales rep, junior associate or call centre queue.

02

One Firm, Complete Cover

Tax, accounting, audit and corporate services under one roof, so your filings, books and reports always agree with each other.

03

Combined Experience

17+ years in UAE tax, 20+ years in finance leadership roles and a practising Chartered Accountant — not a generic bookkeeping add-on.

04

Compliance Before Deadlines

Reviews and filings are scheduled ahead of FTA deadlines, so nothing is prepared in a last-minute rush.

05

Audit-Ready Approach

Working files and books are built to hold up under FTA scrutiny from day one, not assembled after a notice arrives.

§07 · Tax Health Check

Not sure if your VAT & Corporate Tax compliance is correct?

Find potential tax issues before they become costly problems. A Tax Health Check is a structured review of your VAT and Corporate Tax position against FTA requirements — so you know where you stand before the FTA tells you.

Book a Tax Health Check Free initial discussion — no obligation.
  • 01Are your VAT returns filed and paid on time, every period?
  • 02Do your tax invoices meet FTA's mandatory format requirements?
  • 03Is Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) on imports accounted for correctly?
  • 04Are you claiming input VAT only on genuinely eligible expenses?
  • 05Has your business assessed whether Corporate Tax registration applies to it?
  • 06Do you know your Corporate Tax filing deadline?
  • 07Have you assessed eligibility for Small Business Relief or Free Zone 0% status?
  • 08Are your financial records organised and audit-ready?
  • 09Have related-party transactions been reviewed for tax exposure?
  • 10Do you have a system for tracking upcoming FTA deadlines?
  • 11Has it been over 12 months since your last VAT or Corporate Tax review?
§08 · Getting started

What Happens Next?

A straightforward process from first message to finished work.

Tell Us About Your Business

Send your details through the form below or via WhatsApp — takes a couple of minutes.

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Free Initial Discussion

A direct conversation with the professional for your service line to understand your situation and obligations.

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Clear Scope & Fee

You receive a clear scope of work and fee before anything begins — no surprises.

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We Handle the Work

Tax, accounting, audit or corporate work — handled directly and reviewed by a senior professional before it goes out.

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§09 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Common questions on UAE VAT and Corporate Tax. For your specific situation, book a free consultation.

VAT

What is VAT and who needs to register?

VAT (Value Added Tax) is a tax on the supply of most goods and services in the UAE. Businesses whose taxable supplies exceed the FTA's mandatory registration threshold must register; businesses below that but above the voluntary threshold may register by choice. Thresholds are set by the FTA and can change, so always confirm the current figures on the EmaraTax portal or with a Tax Agent before relying on them.

How often do I need to file VAT returns?

Most VAT-registered businesses file on a quarterly or monthly cycle, as assigned by the FTA at registration. Your exact filing frequency is shown on your EmaraTax account.

What happens if I file or pay VAT late?

Late filing and late payment can both trigger FTA administrative penalties, which increase the longer a return or payment remains outstanding. We track your deadlines and prepare returns ahead of time to avoid this.

Can my business claim a VAT refund?

If your input VAT (VAT you paid) exceeds your output VAT (VAT you collected) in a period, you may be eligible to claim the difference back from the FTA, subject to their conditions and documentation requirements.

What is the Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM)?

RCM shifts the responsibility for accounting for VAT from the supplier to the recipient, most commonly on imports of goods and certain cross-border services. It's accounted for on your VAT return rather than charged by the supplier directly.

Corporate Tax

Does my business need to register for Corporate Tax?

In general, UAE businesses and Free Zone entities are required to register for Corporate Tax with the FTA, regardless of whether tax is ultimately due. Registration deadlines are tied to your trade licence issue date — confirm your specific deadline on EmaraTax or with a Tax Agent.

Are Free Zone companies exempt from Corporate Tax?

Not automatically. A Free Zone entity may qualify for a 0% rate on certain "Qualifying Income" if it meets the FTA's Qualifying Free Zone Person conditions; income outside those conditions is generally taxed at the standard rate. Eligibility needs to be assessed case by case.

What is Small Business Relief?

Small Business Relief is an election available to eligible UAE resident businesses below a revenue threshold set by the FTA, allowing them to be treated as having no taxable income for Corporate Tax purposes for that period, subject to conditions. Confirm current thresholds and conditions before relying on them.

When is my Corporate Tax return due?

Corporate Tax returns are generally due within 9 months of the end of your relevant Tax Period, as shown on your EmaraTax account. We track this deadline for clients under our compliance management.

What records do I need to keep for Corporate Tax?

Businesses are expected to maintain financial statements and supporting records (invoices, contracts, ledgers) sufficient to demonstrate the taxable income reported, generally for a period specified by the FTA. Audit-ready records make any future FTA query far easier to handle.

UAE VAT and Corporate Tax rates, thresholds and deadlines are set by UAE federal law and the Federal Tax Authority, and can change. The answers above describe how each mechanism generally works; they are not a substitute for advice on your specific circumstances. Always confirm current rates, thresholds and deadlines on the FTA's official EmaraTax portal or by speaking with us directly.

§10 · Contact

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Serving businesses across the United Arab Emirates. Send a few details below and it goes straight to WhatsApp, or reach out directly.

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