Tax

The UAE tax landscape has undergone significant transformation in recent years, with the introduction of corporate tax, VAT, and increased alignment with international standards. Businesses operating in Dubai and across the UAE must navigate evolving regulations and compliance requirements.

Tax considerations now play a central role in business structuring, transactions, and day to day operations, particularly in a globalised environment with cross border implications.

Our tax practice advises corporates, investors, and individuals on a wide range of matters, including advisory, structuring, and compliance. We work closely with clients to integrate tax considerations into business decisions, supporting efficient and compliant operations.

Our approach combines technical expertise with a practical understanding of commercial realities, helping clients manage tax risks effectively while aligning with corporate structuring, transactions, regulatory compliance, and dispute strategy.

Corporate Tax

We advise on:

• Corporate tax structuring and readiness assessments
• Free zone qualification and compliance
• Transfer pricing and related party transactions
• Permanent establishment analysis
• Cross-border structuring and treaty planning
• Group reorganisations and investment platform

Indirect Tax

We support clients in:

• VAT structuring and compliance
• Real estate and financial services VAT analysis
• Voluntary disclosures
• FTA audit defence and penalty mitigation
• Excise tax advisory

Investment Funds and Transactions

Our tax team works closely with our corporate practice on:

• Fund formation and structuring
• Private equity and venture capital transactions
• Joint ventures and cross-border investments
• Exit structuring

Tax Disputes

We represent clients in:

• FTA audits and reassessments
• Objections and reconsideration applications
• Tax Disputes Resolution Committee proceedings
• Federal Court tax litigation

Governance and Risk Mitigation

We conduct:

• Internal tax reviews
• Pre-audit defence planning
• Compliance risk assessments
• OP development and tax governance frameworks

Galadari delivers tax advice that is commercially grounded, defensible, and regulator-ready.