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Tax and Legal Advisory

The introduction of the UAE Corporate Tax regime marks a transformative moment in the nation’s regulatory landscape. This change, coupled with the increasing complexity of international tax frameworks and expanding compliance obligations, demands a sophisticated, forward-looking approach to corporate tax and legal strategy.

Andersen UAE provides comprehensive, integrated tax and legal services designed to help businesses meet these challenges with confidence. From planning and compliance to governance and dispute resolution, our team delivers actionable insights and tailored solutions, grounded in global standards and local expertise.

Our Services

Corporate & International Tax Advisory

We support clients across a wide spectrum of corporate tax planning needs. Our services include:

  • Corporate tax impact assessments
  • Structuring for Free Zone and multinational entities
  • Group formation, small business relief, and exemption planning
  • Cross-border inbound and outbound structuring
  • M&A transaction advisory and Pillar Two/DMTT readiness

Corporate Tax Compliance & Representation

Andersen UAE offers full-spectrum compliance and representation services to support operational integrity and regulatory assurance. Our services include:

  • Corporate tax return preparation and filing
  • Pillar Two compliance and reporting
  • IFRS-based tax provisioning
  • FTA portal and registration support
  • Documentation review and training programs
  • Audit preparation, clarification support, and appeal handling

Transfer Pricing Services

Our Transfer Pricing professionals assist businesses in developing resilient and defensible models aligned with UAE and OECD standards. Our services include:

  • TP impact assessment and policy framework design
  • Value chain advisory
  • Intragroup agreements
  • TP documentation (Local/Master File) and disclosure filings
  • Economic benchmarking and arm’s length reviews
  • TP for Free Zone compliance
  • Audit defense and APA advisory

Indirect Tax, ESR & Customs Advisory

We offer specialized indirect tax advisory that helps organizations remain compliant while optimizing costs. Our services include:

  • VAT and Excise tax registration, filing, and structuring
  • ESR audits and assessments
  • Customs advisory for import/export and classification compliance

Corporate Advisory Services

Our Corporate Legal team works in tandem with tax professionals to support clients through their full business lifecycle. Our services include:

  • Company formation, regulatory support, deregistration/liquidation, and restructuring
  • Corporate compliances including secretarial services, data protection, annual filings & FATCA/CRS
  • Support for M&A transactions, SHAs, and SPAs review and integration
  • PRO Services
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Corporate Finance: Navigating Deals, Driving Growth

Over the past two decades, the UAE has rapidly transformed into a dynamic financial hub, with corporate finance playing a pivotal role in fueling this progress. The country has matured from a regional business center to a global player, underpinned by robust regulatory frameworks, innovative financial instruments, and an increasingly sophisticated investor base. As a result, demand for strategic financial advisory services, advanced valuation practices, and complex due diligence has surged across both public and private sectors. This evolution reflects not only a diversification away from oil but also a growing appetite for cross-border M&A, venture capital, and sustainable investment opportunities that align with the UAE’s vision for economic resilience and innovation.

How Andersen Supports You

At Andersen, we bring a powerful combination of global expertise and local insight to help clients across the UAE navigate the complexities of corporate finance with clarity and confidence. Whether advising on buy-side or sell-side deals, conducting rigorous due diligence, or structuring innovative financing solutions, our team is committed to delivering value at every stage of the transaction lifecycle. With a deep understanding of regional dynamics and access to a global network, we empower businesses to make informed decisions, optimize financial outcomes, and seize new growth opportunities. Our tailored, partner-led approach ensures that each client receives thoughtful, results-oriented support that drives long-term success.

Our Services

Deals Advisory

  • Buy-side and sell-side advisory, strategic partnerships facilitation
  • Market screening and Targets / Investors outreach
  • Equity fundraising and debt-financing solutions

Transaction Advisory Services

  • Due diligence: financial, tax, and legal
  • Transaction documents support (SPA, SHA)
  • Financial and tax structuring

Corporate Finance Services

  • Business valuations for M&A
  • Valuations for financial reporting (PPA, fair value assessment)
  • Financial models for business planning and feasibility studies

Legal and Regulatory Services

We offer specialized indirect tax advisory that helps organizations remain compliant while optimizing costs. Our services include:

  • Company incorporation solutions
  • Corporate governance
  • Business structuring

Real Estate Valuation Services

Our real estate valuation services are led by a Chartered Valuation Surveyor (MRICS) and conducted in line with the RICS Valuation – Global Standards (Red Book).

Real Estate Asset Types

  • Residential and commercial buildings
  • Industrial assets (warehouses, logistics)
  • Labour/staff accommodation
  • Hospitality (hotels, serviced apartments)
  • Educational facilities (schools, training centers)
  • Healthcare assets (clinics, hospitals)
  • Specialized assets (e.g. data centers)

Valuation Use Cases

  • Financial reporting (IFRS-compliant fair value)
  • Loan security
  • Legal proceedings
  • Investment analysis and feasibility studies
  • Acquisition/disposal support
  • Rental assessment
  • Gold visa applications
  • Gifting purposes
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E-Invoicing Advisory & Compliance Services

Electronic invoicing (E-invoicing) is rapidly becoming a regulatory standard across jurisdictions worldwide. Governments are implementing structured e-invoicing frameworks to enhance tax transparency, reduce VAT gaps, and improve audit efficiency. Countries such as India, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and members of the European Union have already adopted mandatory e-invoicing regimes, each with unique technical and legal requirements.

The United Arab Emirates is also preparing to implement a phased e-invoicing mandate, expected to become effective by July 2026. This initiative will require businesses to issue structured electronic invoices, transmit them to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) via Accredited Service Providers (ASPs), while ensuring adherence to the UAE’s e-invoicing framework and VAT regulations.

At Andersen, we are at the forefront of this transformation. We combine deep tax expertise with advanced technology capabilities to help businesses globally to prepare for and implement e-invoicing frameworks that are compliant, efficient, and scalable.

Our Service Offerings

Impact and Readiness Assessments

Evaluation of existing systems, data structures, and business processes to determine organizational readiness for e-invoicing. This includes identifying compliance gaps and areas for process optimization.

Awareness and Stakeholder Engagement

Delivery of tailored awareness sessions to inform internal stakeholders about regulatory requirements and the operational implications of e-invoicing adoption.

Change Management and Training

Support for process redesign, updates to standard operating procedures, and development of training programs to facilitate smooth organizational adoption

System Integration & Advisory Services

Advisory on ERP system integration, middleware configuration, and IT architecture to enable seamless connectivity with government platforms and service providers.

Vendor Evaluation and Selection

Assistance in identifying and selecting suitable e-invoicing technology vendors based on compliance, scalability, and system compatibility.

Proof-of-Concept (PoC) deployment

Design and execution of a limited-scope implementation to validate system readiness, test integration with government platforms, and demonstrate compliance before full-scale rollout.

End-to-End Implementation

End-to-end implementation in a Peppol compliant platform offering real-time validation, secure exchange, and full compliance with UAE and international e-invoicing standards.

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Risk Management and Technology Advisory

In an increasingly uncertain world, businesses must navigate a range of complex threats — from cyberattacks and geopolitical risks to climate concerns and operational disruptions. At Andersen UAE, we help clients proactively respond to this evolving risk landscape through modern, tech-enabled strategies that enhance governance, resilience, and operational continuity.

How We Help

We take a holistic, enterprise-wide view of risk and governance. Our multidisciplinary teams work with clients to understand vulnerabilities, strengthen frameworks, and implement controls that ensure stability, adaptability, and regulatory alignment.

Enterprise Risk Management

  • Risk assessments across finance, operations, compliance, cybersecurity and technology
  • Design of integrated risk mitigation strategies and controls
  • Risk reporting aligned with business and stakeholder expectations

Assurance and Controls Evaluation

  • Independent operational and technical reviews of key controls and business processes
  • Identification of process design gaps and testing of control effectiveness
  • Enhanced oversight to support risk reduction and actionable recommendations to strengthen business resilience and compliance.

Governance Advisory

  • Development of governance frameworks and board charters
  • Policy design for regulatory compliance, ethics, and accountability
  • Enhancement of transparency and executive decision-making structures

Compliance and Regulatory Advisory

  • Evaluation of regulatory requirements and readiness
  • Compliance reviews and maturity assessments
  • Advisory on local regulations and international standards

Business Continuity and Crisis Response

  • Creation and testing of Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) plansl
  • Crisis response frameworks, escalation mechanisms, and stakeholder communication
  • Tabletop exercise and recovery preparedness

Process Optimization and Re-Engineering

  • Analysis and redesign of existing business workflows
  • Efficiency mapping and process automation opportunities
  • Documentation and implementation support

Cybersecurity and Privacy

  • Security risk assessments and posture management
  • Design of cybersecurity governance frameworks
  • Data privacy and protection
  • Cloud Security Services

ERP and Technology Enablement

  • IT & Digital Strategy
  • AI Governance & Security Frameworks
  • ERP Strategy & Transformation
  • Digital Transformation Services

Training Capability Building

  • Custom workshops on enterprise risk, compliance, IT Frameworks, cybersecurity and governance
  • Scenario-based training and simulation exercises
  • Risk awareness and culture-building programs
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