Tax & Accounting for Professional Services in the UAE

Safeway provides tax and accounting support tailored to consultancies, agencies and service firms in the UAE. Professional services firms are generally standard-rated, with questions around exported services, the place of supply for overseas clients, and Corporate Tax planning including Small Business Relief and free zone status. As an FTA-approved tax agent in Ajman, we handle Corporate Tax, VAT and accounting for Professional Services businesses across all emirates.

Tax and accounting issues specific to Professional Services

• Zero-rating of exported services to overseas clients
• Place of supply rules for B2B services
• Corporate Tax and Small Business Relief
• Free zone (QFZP) status for consultancies
• Time-based billing and WIP 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 Professional Services business.

Frequently asked questions

How is VAT handled for Professional Services businesses in the UAE?

Professional services firms are generally standard-rated, with questions around exported services, the place of supply for overseas clients, and Corporate Tax planning including Small Business Relief and free zone status.

Do Professional Services 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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