Dubai · Sharjah · UAE  •  Pune · India
Compliance, Tax & Accounting
Service · Risk & Financial Control

Compliance, Tax & Accounting

Risk protection. Clean financial control.

Operating a business in the UAE now requires more than keeping accounts up to date. Corporate Tax, VAT, AML, UBO and other regulatory requirements have made accurate records, timely filings and well-supported financial decisions essential to running a resilient business. TruWise provides corporate tax advisory UAE businesses can rely on — combining compliance with practical financial oversight. From UAE corporate tax filing and VAT registration to AML compliance, IFRS reporting, audit support and CFO advisory, we help businesses understand their obligations, identify exposure and maintain the records needed for confident decision-making. Our role is not simply to process numbers — it is to create a clear financial and compliance position that can withstand scrutiny from regulators, auditors, banks, investors and other stakeholders.

Corporate Tax 47/2022 · VAT · IFRS · AML 20/2018 · ESR · UBO · QFZP
What We Cover

Sub-specialties of Compliance, Tax & Accounting.

Each handled by a senior partner with the regulatory and commercial fluency the engagement demands.

AML / CFT Compliance

A practical compliance framework around AML compliance UAE requirements — risk assessments, KYC and customer due diligence, internal policies, sanctions screening, compliance reviews and staff training for relevant DNFBPs and regulated businesses.

Corporate Tax Registration & Filing

From Corporate Tax registration and TRN applications to return preparation, QFZP assessments, tax position reviews, transfer-pricing considerations and FTA correspondence — helping businesses manage their UAE corporate tax filing obligations with greater clarity.

VAT Registration & Filing

Support for VAT registration Dubai businesses may require — mandatory and voluntary registration assessments, VAT return preparation, reconciliations, voluntary disclosures and FTA correspondence, aligned with the underlying financial records.

Bookkeeping

Reliable day-to-day accounting on cloud-based platforms — reconciliations, transaction reviews, management accounts and organised records designed to keep businesses audit-ready and decision-ready throughout the year.

IFRS Financial Reporting

Structured IFRS accounting services Dubai businesses can use for management reporting, financial statements and audit preparation across Mainland and major UAE Free Zones — DMCC, DIFC, ADGM and JAFZA.

Economic Substance (ESR)

Practical ESR compliance UAE support — applicability reviews, substance considerations, reporting requirements and documentation to help businesses understand where Economic Substance obligations may affect their structure.

Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO)

Support with UBO filing UAE requirements — beneficial ownership registers, ownership mapping and ongoing record maintenance to keep corporate ownership information organised and aligned with applicable UAE requirements.

Audit Support

End-to-end audit support UAE businesses can use to prepare for external audits — audit pack preparation, schedules, reconciliations, supporting documentation and coordination with external auditors, for a more organised process with fewer avoidable delays.

Payroll & WPS

Monthly payroll processing, WPS coordination, employee payment records, end-of-service calculations and gratuity tracking — consistent payroll controls that keep finance teams focused on wider operational priorities.

CFO Advisory

Flexible CFO advisory services Dubai businesses can access without building a full-time senior finance function — budgets, cash flow forecasts, management reporting, KPI analysis, scenario modelling, board packs, fundraising preparation and investor reporting.

Who We Serve

Engagements accepted only where we can deliver genuine impact.

SMEs & Growth-Stage

Growing businesses often need stronger financial visibility before they need a large internal finance department. Outsourced accounting, corporate tax advisory UAE support, VAT compliance, payroll and management reporting — scaling alongside the business.

Free Zone Operators

Free Zone businesses need to understand how their activities, income, structure and compliance position interact with the UAE Corporate Tax framework. QFZP assessments, tax filing, IFRS reporting, audit readiness and related compliance requirements.

Family Offices

Family offices and multi-entity structures often require coordinated financial reporting, ownership records and tax oversight. Consolidation, cross-border considerations, UBO maintenance, reporting and financial control — with the discretion expected in private-client environments.

PE / VC-Backed

Investors and management teams need financial information that can stand up to scrutiny. IFRS-grade reporting, KPI dashboards, financial forecasts, investor reporting, audit support and transaction-ready financial information for businesses preparing for growth, fundraising or strategic change.

What We Deliver

Tangible outputs — scoped, fixed-fee, defensible.

Every engagement starts with a written scope. We work to fixed fees wherever possible, tied to deliverables — not billable hours.

Get compliant
  • AML / CFT policy framework, risk assessment and compliance documentation
  • Corporate Tax registration, TRN support, tax position review and annual return
  • VAT registration, periodic VAT returns and voluntary disclosure support
  • IFRS management accounts, financial reporting and annual audit pack
  • ESR applicability review, compliance support and reporting documentation
  • UBO register filing, ownership mapping and ongoing record maintenance
  • Monthly payroll processing and WPS coordination
  • CFO advisory covering budgets, forecasts, cash flow, board reporting and fundraising support
Why TruWise

Built for this work — not bolted on as a side practice.

FTA-Defensible

We approach tax and compliance positions with documentation, supporting records and clear reasoning — a position that is organised, explainable and ready for review by the FTA or other relevant stakeholders.

Free-Zone Specialists

Free Zone structures can involve specific Corporate Tax considerations depending on the entity, activities, income and wider compliance position. We assess the facts rather than assuming a Free Zone licence automatically determines the tax outcome.

Audit-Liaison Ready

We coordinate with external auditors and finance teams to organise schedules, reconciliations, supporting documents and reporting — reducing avoidable back-and-forth and giving management visibility over outstanding items.

Strategic, Not Just Compliant

Compliance should support better business decisions, not sit separately from them. Our financial reporting and CFO advisory work helps management use the numbers to understand cash flow, pricing, hiring, investment, fundraising, restructuring and growth decisions.

Frequently Asked

Questions clients ask before the first conversation.

Not automatically. A Free Zone entity may benefit from 0% Corporate Tax on qualifying income only where it meets the applicable requirements for a Qualifying Free Zone Person and continues to satisfy the relevant conditions. Other taxable income may be subject to the standard Corporate Tax rate. The assessment depends on the business activity, income profile, structure, substance, compliance position and other applicable requirements. TruWise reviews the facts of each business before forming a tax position — helping clients understand their obligations rather than relying on the assumption that every Free Zone business qualifies for the preferential treatment.
VAT registration depends on the nature and value of taxable supplies and imports. For UAE-resident businesses, mandatory registration generally applies when taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 over the previous 12 months or are expected to exceed that threshold within the next 30 days. Voluntary registration may be available above AED 187,500, subject to the applicable rules.
Ideally, before a filing deadline or structural decision creates unnecessary exposure. Businesses can benefit from an early review when establishing a UAE entity, expanding into a Free Zone, restructuring ownership, entering related-party arrangements, preparing for an audit or assessing their Corporate Tax obligations. Our corporate tax consultants UAE approach is designed to connect tax compliance with the wider financial and commercial position of the business.
Yes. Our model brings bookkeeping, financial reporting, Corporate Tax, VAT, AML, UBO, audit coordination and CFO advisory together where the engagement requires it — so the financial records supporting a tax or compliance position are reviewed as part of the same wider financial picture.