Corporate Income Tax
Welcome to Grantson Consulting, your trusted provider of comprehensive corporate services in the UAE. With our expertise and dedication, we offer a wide range of tailored solutions to support businesses in their growth and success.
At Grantson Consulting, we understand the unique challenges faced by companies operating in the dynamic business landscape of the UAE. Whether you are a startup, a small and medium-sized enterprise, or a multinational corporation, our team of experienced professionals is here to assist you at every step of your corporate journey.
Our suite of corporate services encompasses various areas, including company formation and registration, legal and compliance, accounting and bookkeeping, tax advisory, and much more. We have a deep understanding of the local regulations and procedures, ensuring that your business remains fully compliant while optimizing efficiency and minimizing risks.
One of our key strengths is our commitment to delivering personalized solutions that align with your specific business objectives. We take the time to listen and understand your unique requirements, enabling us to provide tailored strategies and solutions that meet your needs and drive growth.
At Grantson Consulting, we pride ourselves on our professionalism, integrity, and unwavering dedication to client satisfaction. Our team combines extensive industry knowledge with a client-centric approach, ensuring that you receive the highest level of service and support throughout your engagement with us.
Discover the difference that Grantson Consulting can make for your business. Contact us today to explore our comprehensive corporate services and embark on a successful journey towards achieving your business goals in the UAE.
We are offering the following corporate tax services:
Corporate Tax Registration
Except the exempt businesses and the businesses that are out of the scope of the UAE Corporate Tax law, every company, either on the UAE Mainland or in the Free Zone, is liable to register for Corporate Tax. Grantson Consulting is helping businesses to get registered for corporate tax purposes on a timely basis.
For corporate tax registration, please feel free to contact us at info@grantsonconsulting.com or call us at +971 4 3391 488.
Corporate Tax Training
- Provide customised training to employees on CT laws and regulations impacting the business and its operations.
- Provide training on the calculation of CT to key finance staff members.
- Providing deep insight about the CT law.
- Guiding the team members on how to implement the CT, how to submit the return, and process the payments.
- Making your staff very skilful to comply with the CT law smoothly.
Corporate Impact Assessment
Review the impact of the following key aspects of the UAE CT Law on the business:
- Tax Grouping Criteria
- Foreign tax credits, including withholding taxes (if applicable)
- Free Trade Zones and Incentives (if applicable)
- Limitations on the deductibility of interest on financing arrangements
- Limitation of deductibility of other non-allowable expenses
- Conversion of opening balances at the arm’s length price
- Tax reliefs and carried forward tax losses
Analyse the business’s current position and propose a revised structure/options to minimise the tax impact and identify the working capital gap.
Perform system impact analysis by reviewing the Group’s ERP systems from a CT perspective and identifying any gaps in the current system that may affect the entity’s ability to comply with UAE CT.
Provide a CT Impact assessment report discussing key recommendations and restructuring options, including a high-level financial model to estimate the CT payable for the first tax period by converting accounting income into taxable income after considering the following:
- Accounting income
- Tax credit/exemptions
- Withholding tax
- Adjustment of income and expenses
- Cross-border transactions (if any)
Corporate Tax Implementation
- Adjusting opening balances by applying transfer pricing principles and deciding arm’s length price for the transactions between related parties and connected persons.
- Provide benchmarking analysis based on different TP methodologies (Comparable uncontrolled price method, Resale price method, Cost plus method, Transaction net margin method) in line with UAE TP regulations and OECD guidelines.
- Assist in preparing the Local and Master file template as per TP documentation requirements.
- Support implementing changes in the company’s legal structure as identified in Impact Assessment.
- Advice changes to the ERP system to align with CT compliance, such as classification of exempt entities, income streams, and deductible or non-deductible expenses.
- Review tax clauses (five key Contracts/Agreements) and propose revisions to align with CT.
- Assist in submitting a clarification and tax ruling for uncertain CT positions (if required).
- Provide a Tax Compliance manual detailing the CT return steps and administrative guidelines including penalties.
- Advise on effective tax planning during the implementation period.
Corporate Tax Continuous Compliance
Advisory
- Provide advice on the applicability of CT laws.
- Provide updates on changes to the CT law, including cabinet decisions, circulars and guides.
- Obtain clarifications and advance tax rulings from FTA on behalf of the client.
Compliance Services
- Assist with registering for Corporate Tax with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) by preparing and submitting the registration application and liaising with FTA.
- Assist in preparing and filing the first corporate tax return and supporting schedules.
- Assist in preparing CbCr notification and report (if applicable) for the same financial year.
Coordination with FTA
- Grantson Consulting will coordinate with FTA and
- Provide you complete support for CT matters.
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Optimizing Individual Tax Responsibilities with Confidence
At Grantson Consulting, we provide strategic guidance to individuals navigating the complexities of Personal Income Tax in jurisdictions where such tax regimes apply. Whether you are an expatriate, high-net-worth individual, or business owner with cross-border earnings, we help you manage your tax obligations efficiently and lawfully.
Our Personal Income Tax Services Include:
- Tax Residency & Filing Advisory
We assist in determining your tax residency status and ensure proper filing of income tax returns in compliance with the applicable laws in your jurisdiction or abroad. - Income Tax Return Preparation
Our specialists prepare and submit accurate personal tax returns, ensuring all sources of income — salary, rental income, dividends, pensions, and freelance income — are reported correctly. - Cross-Border Tax Planning
If you earn income in multiple countries, we help you optimize tax exposure and avoid double taxation through legal tax treaties and planning techniques. - Expatriate Tax Advisory
For expats living and working in the UAE, KSA, or other GCC regions, we provide clarity on global income reporting obligations in your home country, including FATCA, CRS, or other compliance standards. - Audit Representation & Dispute Resolution
We represent clients in case of tax authority audits or notices, providing expert defence, documentation, and negotiation support.
Why Grantson Consulting?
- Jurisdiction-Specific Expertise
We stay informed on the evolving global tax landscape, including updates from OECD, G20, and GCC tax authorities. - Strategic Tax Planning
We don’t just file taxes — we help clients structure their income and investments in a way that legally minimizes liabilities and maximizes returns. - Discreet, Confidential Advisory
Your financial matters are handled with utmost discretion, professionalism, and personalized attention.
Secure peace of mind with your personal tax affairs.
Contact us at info@grantsonconsulting.com to schedule a private consultation.
At Grantson Consulting, we understand that Value Added Tax (VAT) compliance can be a complex and time-consuming process for businesses. Our VAT services are designed to provide comprehensive support to businesses, helping them navigate the complexities of VAT regulations, minimize risk, and optimize their VAT-related processes.
Our range of VAT services includes:
1. VAT Registration:
Our team of experts can assist you in registering for VAT with the relevant authorities. We guide you through the registration process, ensuring that all necessary documentation is in order and that you are compliant with all relevant regulations.
2. VAT Health Check:
Our VAT Health Check service is designed to help you assess your VAT-related processes, identify any areas for improvement, and minimize the risk of non-compliance. Our team will review your VAT records, systems, and processes, identifying any potential issues and providing recommendations for improvement.
3. VAT Return Submission:
Our VAT Return Submission service ensures that your VAT returns are accurate, complete, and submitted on time. We help you navigate the complexities of VAT return preparation, ensuring that you are compliant with all relevant regulations.
4. VAT Advice:
Our VAT advisory services provide businesses with ongoing support and guidance on VAT-related matters. Our team of experts can help you navigate complex VAT regulations, provide guidance on VAT planning and optimization, and help you manage any VAT-related disputes or investigations.
5. VAT Refund:
We at Grantson Consulting help businesses apply for VAT refunds from the Tax Authority by reviewing their returns, submitting an application for refund, and following up with the Tax Authority to ensure a smooth refund process.
6. Support in Audit:
If the Tax Authority is conducting an audit of VAT, we assist and support businesses for a smooth audit process by preparing replies, providing clarifications to the Authority, and helping businesses maintain proper records and adopt the correct tax position.
Key Features of our VAT Services:
1. Tailored Solutions:
We understand that every business is unique, and our VAT services are designed to cater to your specific needs. We provide customized solutions tailored to your business requirements.
2. Expertise:
Our team of VAT experts has extensive knowledge and experience in VAT compliance and advisory services. We stay up-to-date with the latest VAT regulations, ensuring that our clients receive the most accurate and current advice.
3. Efficiency:
We understand that time is of the essence, and our VAT services are designed to be efficient and effective. We work closely with our clients to ensure that all VAT-related processes are streamlined, minimizing errors and delays.
4. Value-Added Services:
Our VAT services are designed to go beyond compliance. We provide ongoing support and guidance to help businesses optimize their VAT-related processes, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.
By engaging Grantson Consulting for VAT services, you benefit from our expertise and commitment to delivering accurate, reliable, and efficient VAT compliance and advisory solutions. Our services can help you minimize the risk of errors, improve compliance, optimize VAT-related processes, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
Contact us today at info@grantsonconsulting.com to learn more about how our VAT services can add value to your organization.
Strategic Compliance for High-Risk, High-Regulation Sectors
At Grantson Consulting, we understand the complexities businesses face when dealing with Excise Tax regulations — particularly in high-regulation industries such as tobacco, energy drinks, soft drinks, and carbonated beverages. Our Excise Tax services are crafted to provide thorough support, reduce compliance risks, and ensure your business remains aligned with regulatory expectations across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Our Excise Tax Services Include:
- Excise Tax Registration
We guide businesses through every step of the excise tax registration process with the relevant tax authorities, ensuring accuracy and full compliance with applicable laws. - Excise Tax Health Check
We assess your current excise tax operations — including documentation, systems, and filing — to identify compliance gaps, correct potential errors, and recommend process enhancements. - Excise Tax Return Submission
Our team ensures that all excise tax returns are filed accurately and on time. We handle the complexities of return preparation while helping you meet evolving legal requirements with confidence. - Excise Advisory Services
From day-to-day consultation to advanced planning, our experts offer practical advice on excise tax matters, assist in managing disputes, and help optimize your excise tax framework. - Excise Tax Refund Support
If eligible, we help you recover excess excise tax paid by reviewing filings, preparing refund requests, and representing you before the Tax Authority for a smooth claims process. - Excise Audit Support
Should you face an excise audit, our team stands ready to support you with audit preparation, record management, clarification responses, and ongoing advisory throughout the audit cycle.
Key Features of Our Excise Tax Services:
- Tailored & Industry-Specific Solutions
We provide strategic, business-specific solutions based on the nature of your products and supply chain — ensuring compliance without disrupting operations. - Trusted Tax Expertise
Our professionals are highly experienced in regional excise tax regulations and stay up-to-date with the latest tax laws, FTA circulars, and industry-specific updates. - Efficiency & Accuracy
We prioritize precision and speed. Our systems-driven approach streamlines your excise tax processes, preventing penalties and enhancing operational clarity. - More Than Just Compliance
Beyond basic filing, we help you optimize excise tax planning, reduce financial leakage, and build resilient, scalable tax structures for long-term growth.
Trust Grantson Consulting for intelligent excise tax management that adds value beyond compliance.
Connect with our tax specialists today at info@grantsonconsulting.com to learn how our excise tax services can safeguard your business and drive efficiency.
Managing Asset Sales & Investment Gains with Strategic Precision
At Grantson Consulting, we help individuals and businesses navigate Capital Gains Tax (CGT) regulations efficiently—particularly when disposing of high-value assets like real estate, stocks, business interests, or intellectual property in taxable jurisdictions.
What is Capital Gains Tax?
CGT is a tax imposed on the profit realized from the sale of capital assets, such as properties, securities, or business shares. While some countries or regions (like the UAE) may not currently impose CGT, many clients with international holdings or investments are subject to such taxes abroad.
Our Capital Gains Tax Services Include:
Capital Asset Profiling
We review your portfolio to identify assets subject to CGT, estimate your potential gains, and assess allowable deductions or exemptions.International CGT Compliance
If you are subject to CGT in other jurisdictions (e.g., UK, US, EU), we guide you through reporting, documentation, and filing to avoid legal complications or penalties.Pre-Transaction Planning
We help structure sales or transfers in a way that minimizes tax liabilities — for example, through timing strategies, reinvestment planning, or holding company structures.Real Estate CGT Advisory
From residential properties to commercial investments, we provide clarity on real estate CGT rules and advise on exemptions, primary residence relief, or depreciation recapture.Dispute Resolution & Audit Support
We provide expert defence and assistance if your capital gains are scrutinized by foreign or local tax authorities.
Why Clients Choose Grantson Consulting:
Tax Optimization Focus
We help reduce CGT impact legally through smart structuring and applicable reliefs.Specialists in International Taxation
With clients across borders, we understand the complex interplay of domestic and foreign CGT rules.Custom Asset Strategies
No one-size-fits-all — our solutions are tailored for individuals, family offices, and corporate investment vehicles.
Turn your investment returns into long-term advantages.
Reach out to info@grantsonconsulting.com to discover how our CGT services can support smarter, compliant investment strategies.
Compliance-Driven Solutions for International Substance Requirements
In today’s evolving regulatory landscape, adherence to Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) has become a critical compliance requirement — especially for companies operating in jurisdictions like the UAE and Saudi Arabia. At Grantson Consulting, we offer strategic ESR services to help you navigate these complex obligations with clarity and confidence.
Our ESR Services Include:
- ESR Applicability Assessment
We conduct in-depth reviews of your entity’s business activities, income sources, and operational structure to determine whether your company falls within the scope of ESR and to what extent compliance is required. - ESR Notification Submission
Our experts prepare and file ESR notifications with the relevant authorities, ensuring that every detail — from timelines to data accuracy — is addressed in line with local regulations. - ESR Compliance Advisory
We assist your business in aligning operational activities, staff functions, and decision-making processes with ESR expectations. This includes reshaping governance, adjusting intercompany structures, and documenting core income-generating activities (CIGAs). - ESR Reporting Support
Our professionals compile and submit ESR reports to regulatory authorities in accordance with prescribed formats and deadlines, ensuring full and correct disclosure of substance-related data and documentation.
Why Choose Grantson for ESR Compliance?
- Specialized ESR Expertise
Our consultants stay current with Cabinet Resolutions, Ministry updates, and OECD-aligned ESR practices. We guide your business with practical advice, not just theoretical knowledge. - Tailored Industry-Specific Solutions
Whether you operate in holding activities, headquarters business, IP management, or financial services, we offer solutions precisely aligned with your sector’s ESR obligations. - Compliance Risk Mitigation
Non-compliance with ESR can lead to hefty penalties and reputation damage. We help mitigate these risks by ensuring substance alignment, operational readiness, and audit trail maintenance. - Accurate & Compliant Reporting
We pride ourselves on precision. Your ESR reports will reflect true business substance, backed by a solid review process and aligned with regulatory expectations.
Ensure your business is ESR-compliant with confidence and credibility.
Partner with Grantson Consulting for expert-led, end-to-end ESR support. Reach out to us today at info@grantsonconsulting.com to discuss how we can help safeguard your business against ESR-related compliance risks.
At Grantson Consulting, we recognize that transparency in ownership is a foundational pillar of corporate integrity and regulatory compliance. Our UBO compliance services help businesses meet legal obligations by accurately identifying, verifying, and reporting Ultimate Beneficial Owners in accordance with local and international regulations.
What is UBO Compliance?
The Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) is the natural person who ultimately owns or exercises significant control over a legal entity. UBO regulations are designed to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, tax evasion, and other financial crimes by removing anonymity in corporate structures.
Why UBO Compliance Matters
Transparency & Accountability
UBO regulations ensure transparency in corporate ownership, helping authorities trace the individuals who truly control a business.AML & CTF Alignment
UBO disclosure is central to global Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) frameworks. Non-compliance can lead to serious legal and financial repercussions.Regulatory Enforcement
UAE and KSA jurisdictions, among others, have made UBO disclosure a statutory requirement. Non-compliance can result in penalties, license suspension, and reputational harm.
Our UBO Compliance Services Include:
UBO Identification & Verification
We help you trace and confirm the identity of natural persons who hold significant ownership or control, including through complex structures or foreign investments.Document Management & Record Keeping
We assist in compiling and maintaining accurate UBO records — including corporate ownership charts, legal agreements, and supporting documentation — in compliance with statutory requirements.UBO Risk Profiling
We conduct risk-based assessments of identified UBOs, evaluating legal, financial, and reputational risks to flag high-risk individuals or entities.Policy & Framework Development
We design internal UBO compliance policies, SOPs, and staff training modules to ensure your business aligns with evolving regulatory expectations.Regulatory Reporting & Submission
We handle your UBO filings and declarations through government portals (e.g., Ministry of Economy UAE or GAZT KSA), ensuring timely and complete submissions.Ongoing UBO Monitoring
Ownership structures can change — and we help you stay compliant with continuous monitoring, periodic updates, and real-time alerts for structural shifts.
Why Choose Grantson Consulting?
Deep Regulatory Insight: Our team stays ahead of regulatory changes across the GCC and beyond.
Tailored Compliance Strategy: Every business has a different ownership model. We craft a UBO strategy that aligns with yours.
Confidential & Accurate Processing: We maintain high standards of confidentiality and precision in handling sensitive ownership data.
Ensure your business meets its UBO obligations with full confidence.
Contact Grantson Consulting today at info@grantsonconsulting.com to explore how we can support your compliance journey and enhance stakeholder trust through transparent governance.
Let’s Achieve Your Business Goals Together
Contact us today to discuss how our tailored solutions can drive your business forward. Our experts are here to guide you every step of the way