Dubai · UAE — Tax & Audit Advisory

Clarity in a tax regime that's still being written.

MOK Advisory helps businesses in Dubai and across the UAE navigate Corporate Tax, VAT, and statutory audit with the precision of a ledger and none of the guesswork. Founded by former Big Four auditors, built for founders who'd rather build than file.

UAE — at a glance2026
Corporate Tax, standard rate on profit above AED 375,000 9%
Value Added Tax, standard rate 5%
Qualifying Free Zone income, subject to conditions 0%
What we do

Six disciplines, one point of accountability

From first registration to year-end audit, one team carries the file — no handoffs, no repeated explanations.

01

Corporate Tax Advisory

Registration, return preparation, and structuring under UAE Corporate Tax law — including Free Zone qualification and group relief.

02

VAT Compliance

FTA registration, quarterly filings, input tax recovery reviews, and voluntary disclosures handled on schedule, every time.

03

External Audit & Assurance

Statutory audits for mainland and free zone entities, delivered against DMCC, JAFZA, ADGM and DIFC requirements.

04

Bookkeeping & Accounting

Monthly close, management accounts, and audit-ready records — so the year-end audit is a formality, not a scramble.

05

Transfer Pricing

Related-party documentation and benchmarking studies that satisfy UAE Corporate Tax and OECD-aligned disclosure rules.

06

Business Setup & ESR

Entity structuring, licensing guidance, and Economic Substance Regulations notifications and reports.

Why MOK

Built for founders, not filing cabinets

Most advisory relationships in Dubai run on reminders and referrals. We run on a shared calendar and a direct line.

Team

Big Four trained, boutique run

Our partners spent a combined 30+ years across KPMG and EY in the UAE before founding MOK — the standards stayed, the overhead didn't.

Access

One advisor, start to finish

The person who registers your Corporate Tax file is the person who signs your audit report. No relay of new faces each quarter.

Coverage

Mainland and every major free zone

DIFC, ADGM, DMCC, JAFZA, DAFZA and more — each with its own audit and licensing quirks we already know.

Cadence

Deadlines tracked before they're urgent

Your filing calendar is built the day you onboard, with reminders that land weeks — not days — ahead.

"MOK caught a Free Zone qualification issue in our structure eight months before our first Corporate Tax return was due. That lead time is the entire value of the relationship."

Finance DirectorTrading company, JAFZA — client since 2024
Who we work with

Industries we advise across the UAE

Every sector books revenue differently — our approach adapts to how yours actually runs.

Real Estate

Property & Construction

Project-based accounting, VAT on off-plan and completed units, and audit support for developers and contractors.

Commerce

Retail & E-commerce

Inventory-aware bookkeeping and VAT handling across marketplaces, POS systems, and cross-border sales.

Hospitality

Restaurants & F&B

Daily reconciliations, supplier invoicing, and tax filings built around thin margins and high transaction volume.

Industry

Trading & Manufacturing

Cost accounting, excise tax where applicable, and inventory valuation that holds up under audit.

Services

Professional & Consultancy Firms

Clean books and Corporate Tax planning for agencies, law firms, and consultancies billing across borders.

Structures

Free Zone & Holding Entities

Qualifying Free Zone Person assessments, substance requirements, and group structuring across jurisdictions.

Engagement

How a file moves through MOK

Four stages, run in order, from first call to filed return.

01

Assess

We review your structure, licence, and current records to scope exactly what's owed and when.

02

Structure

Registrations, chart of accounts, and a filing calendar are set up around your entity's specific obligations.

03

File

VAT and Corporate Tax returns are prepared, reviewed, and submitted ahead of every FTA deadline.

04

Audit

Year-end statements are audited and issued in the format your free zone or bank requires.

180+
Entities under active advisory
100%
FTA deadlines met, on record
7
Free zones covered directly
12yr
Average partner experience
Questions

Before you book a call

The questions we hear most from founders and finance leads in Dubai.

Is Corporate Tax mandatory for every business in the UAE?+
Yes. Since June 2023, all taxable persons operating in the UAE — mainland and Free Zone alike — must register for Corporate Tax, even if no tax is ultimately due. Registration is separate from filing, and both carry their own deadlines.
Do Free Zone companies still pay Corporate Tax?+
Free Zone entities can qualify for a 0% rate on eligible income if they meet Qualifying Free Zone Person conditions — the right activities, adequate substance, and audited financials. Income outside those conditions is taxed at the standard rate. We assess this early, since it shapes how a company should be structured.
How often do I need to file VAT returns?+
Most businesses file quarterly, though the FTA assigns monthly filing to some based on turnover. We confirm your specific cycle during onboarding and build it into your filing calendar.
What happens if I miss a Corporate Tax deadline?+
Late registration and filing both carry FTA administrative penalties, and interest can accrue on unpaid tax. The cost of missing a deadline is almost always higher than the cost of advisory — which is the entire reason we track filing calendars from day one.
Does my company need a statutory audit?+
Most mainland companies and the majority of free zones — including DIFC, ADGM, DMCC, and JAFZA — require audited financial statements annually, often as a condition of licence renewal. We can confirm your specific requirement in the first call.
What's the difference between bookkeeping and accounting?+
Bookkeeping is the day-to-day recording of transactions, invoices, and receipts. Accounting builds on those records to produce financial statements, management reports, and the analysis your tax filings and audit both depend on. We handle both under one engagement, so nothing gets lost in the handoff.
How far ahead of a deadline should I bring in an advisor?+
As early as possible — ideally before your first financial year end. Structuring decisions around Free Zone qualification, group relief, and record-keeping are far cheaper to get right upfront than to fix once a filing is already due.
Get in touch

Start with a 30-minute scoping call

No obligation — we'll tell you plainly what's due, what's missing, and what it costs to fix.

Office
DIFC Gate Village, Dubai, UAE
Email
info@mokadvisory.com
Phone
+971 56 814 8820
Hours
Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 06:00 PM

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