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Most cities build in one direction at a time. Up, when land runs out. Outward, when the population grows. Occasionally inward, when a government decides to renovate something. Dubai is…
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Tax Services
At athGADLANG, we provide specialized tax services tailored to the UAE's evolving landscape, including the new Corporate Tax regime, ensuring compliance, optimization, and strategic tax planning for businesses operating in this dynamic hub. Our expert-driven solutions help you navigate federal and emirate-specific requirements with precision and foresight.
Whether you're preparing for Corporate Tax registration, managing VAT returns, or structuring transfer pricing policies, we deliver end-to-end support that minimizes liabilities, maximizes deductions, and aligns with FTA guidelines. By combining local regulatory knowledge with global best practices, we empower your business to thrive amid rapid changes like the 9% CT rate and economic substance rules, without the complexity of building an in-house tax function.
Corporate Tax
With UAE Corporate Tax now live at 9% (0% for qualifying free zone entities), compliance is critical. Our services cover registration, tax computations, return filings, advance pricing agreements, and audits with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA).
We assist with qualifying free zone determinations, loss carryforwards, and nexus rules, ensuring accurate reporting and defensible positions.
Transfer Pricing
Robust transfer pricing documentation is mandatory under UAE CT rules. We develop master files, local files, and country-by-country reports aligned with OECD guidelines and FTA requirements.
Our benchmarking studies, functional analyses, and policy designs help substantiate arm's-length pricing, reducing adjustment risks for intra-group transactions.
Value Added Tax
VAT at 5% requires ongoing compliance. We handle registrations, returns, reconciliations, partial exemption calculations, and FTA audits.
Services include reverse charge mechanisms, import VAT recovery, and group registrations, optimizing cash flow and input tax credits.
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Arslan Mushtaq
Partner — Tax
Arslan leads the team at our Tax division. His experience spans over 19 years of post qualification tenure in VAT, Audit Assurance and Internal Audit working at PwC, KPMG and FRHI in the UK and UAE.
A pro-networker and badminton player, Arslan has served a large number of companies and groups of all sizes, ranging from multinational companies to family-owned businesses.
He has acquired both firm and industry experience and served a number clients in Financial Services, Media, F&B, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Real estate and construction sectors.
Clients reach out to Arslan to seek his expertise in UK & GCC Tax, Excise and Customs Duty, Zakat, as well as financial planning, budgeting, contract reviews, financial reporting, development of policies procedures.
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