Compliant. Optimised. Strategically Structured.

Overview

The UAE introduced Corporate Tax effective June 2023 at a standard rate of 9% on taxable income exceeding AED 375,000. For businesses operating in or through the UAE, understanding and managing this new obligation is critical. PCG Global provides comprehensive Corporate Tax services — from initial impact assessment to ongoing compliance and strategic planning.

What We Offer

Corporate Tax Registration

• FTA registration for mainland and free-zone entities
• Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) assessment
• Group registration and tax grouping applications
• Exempt entity determination (government bodies, qualifying public benefit entities)

Tax Planning & Structuring

• Impact assessment and effective tax rate modelling
• Entity structure optimisation across free zones and mainland
• Holding company and group structure design
• Cross-border tax treaty planning (UAE has 130+ DTAs)

Annual Tax Return Filing

• Taxable income computation and adjustments
• Exempt income identification (dividends, capital gains)
• Small Business Relief eligibility assessment
• Annual corporate tax return preparation and filing

Transfer Pricing

• Related-party transaction documentation
• Transfer pricing policy design (arm's length)
• Master file, local file, and CbCR preparation
• Intercompany agreements and benchmarking

FTA Audit & Dispute Support

• FTA tax audit preparation and representation
• Objection and reconsideration filings
• Penalty waiver applications

Free Zone Expertise

PCG Global has deep expertise in free zone taxation — a nuanced area where 0% rates can still apply under the Qualifying Free Zone Person regime, provided strict conditions are met. We assess your eligibility and help you maintain compliance without inadvertently losing protected status.