Tax & Accounting for Logistics & Transport in the UAE

Safeway provides tax and accounting support tailored to freight, shipping and transport companies in the UAE. Logistics businesses deal with international transport (often zero-rated), cross-border services and the place of supply, which make VAT treatment nuanced. Accurate coding protects both compliance and margins. As an FTA-approved tax agent in Ajman, we handle Corporate Tax, VAT and accounting for Logistics and Transport businesses across all emirates.

Tax and accounting issues specific to Logistics and Transport

• Zero-rating of international transport
• Place of supply for transport and related services
• Import and export documentation
• Corporate Tax on logistics profits
• Fleet, fuel and cost accounting

How Safeway helps

• Corporate Tax registration, planning and return filing
• VAT registration, correct treatment and quarterly returns
• Sector-appropriate bookkeeping and IFRS financial statements
• Health checks and voluntary disclosures where needed

Contact us for a tax and accounting review tailored to your Logistics and Transport business.

Frequently asked questions

How is VAT handled for Logistics and Transport businesses in the UAE?

Logistics businesses deal with international transport (often zero-rated), cross-border services and the place of supply, which make VAT treatment nuanced. Accurate coding protects both compliance and margins.

Do Logistics and Transport businesses pay Corporate Tax?

Yes. Corporate Tax applies at 9% on taxable income above AED 375,000, with 0% below it, and Small Business Relief may be available for revenue up to AED 3 million. We help you apply the right position.

Can Safeway handle both VAT and accounting for my business?

Yes. We provide bookkeeping, financial statements, VAT and Corporate Tax as one joined-up service, so the numbers reconcile across your returns.

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