Your Accounting & Tax in the Middle East & Africa —
Grounded in Rigorous Compliance.
From corporate tax, VAT, Zakat, and transfer pricing to QFZP compliance — we provide comprehensive Accounting, Audit & Tax support for the rapidly evolving Middle East & Africa tax environment.
Why Accounting & Tax Support Is Essential in the Middle East & Africa Rapidly Changing Tax Landscape and Rising Compliance Demands
UAEThe UAE introduced corporate tax in 2023,2023KSAThe UAE introduced corporate tax in 2023,Zakat andVATenforcement. The global trend toward transfer pricing,DMTTPillar Two (DMTT), andQFZPQFZP requirements is accelerating. The long-held assumption that the Middle East is a low-tax environment has fundamentally changed.
- 01 Introduction of UAE Corporate Income Tax (CIT) and QFZP eligibility requirements
- 02 Implementation of DMTT (Pillar Two — Global Minimum Tax)
- 03 Triple-filing obligations in KSA: Zakat, VAT, and Corporate Tax
- 04 Growing transfer pricing documentation requirements and PE risk
Overview of Key Tax Regimes in the Middle East & Africa Understanding Your Tax Obligations
Introduced June 2023. Applies to taxable income exceeding AED 375,000. Free Zone entities meeting QFZP requirements may qualify for the 0% preferential rate.
Standard rate of 5% in both UAE and KSA. Registration, filing, and payment obligations arise when taxable turnover exceeds the registration threshold.
Saudi-owned capital is subject to Zakat (2.5%); foreign-owned capital to Corporate Tax (20%). Mixed ownership requires proportional calculation.
OECD Pillar Two. Applicable UAE MNEs face a minimum 15% effective tax rate. Transfer pricing documentation, Master File, and CbCR compliance are also required.
Accounting, Audit & Tax: Full Scope End-to-End from Monthly Accounting to International Tax
From daily transaction recording to monthly financial statement preparation and review. IFRS-based financial reporting is also available.
Support for UAE and KSA statutory audits — financial statement preparation, auditor coordination, and documentation readiness.
Full-service UAE VAT registration, periodic filing, input tax recovery, and refund applications. Includes FTA correspondence and representation.
CIT registration, taxable income calculation, return preparation, and QFZP eligibility assessment. Includes support for Free Zone entities seeking the preferential rate.
Building the triple-filing compliance structure for Zakat, VAT, and Corporate Tax. Includes ZATCA e-invoicing (Fatoora) compliance.
Transfer pricing documentation (Local File, Master File), PE determination, DMTT compliance, and CbCR preparation — comprehensive international tax support.
Specialist Services Seven specialized services tailored to your compliance needs.
Outsourced daily bookkeeping, monthly financial statement preparation and review. IFRS-compliant and Japanese-language reports available to streamline HQ reporting.
Learn More 02Financial statement preparation, auditor liaison, and PBC list management for UAE and KSA statutory audits. Supporting a smooth audit completion.
Learn More 03End-to-end UAE VAT support: registration, filing, refunds, and FTA audit response. Proper input tax credit application and return preparation to minimize compliance risk.
Learn More 04Comprehensive support for UAE CIT introduced in 2023. Our specialist team handles QFZP eligibility assessment, taxable income calculation, return preparation, FTA registration, and DMTT compliance.
Learn More 05Integrated support for Saudi Arabia's triple-filing obligations (Zakat, VAT, Corporate Tax) and ZATCA e-invoicing (Fatoora) compliance.
Learn More 06Comprehensive international tax support: transfer pricing documentation (Local File, Master File), PE determination, DMTT (Global Minimum Tax), and CbCR.
Learn More 07System selection, implementation, and operational support for UAE and KSA entities. From Zoho Books, QuickBooks, and SAP deployment to local tax configuration (VAT/CIT) and staff training.
Learn MoreGeographic Coverage
Operating from our Dubai HQ and Abu Dhabi branch,we handle accounting and tax compliance across UAE, KSA, and otherGCCGCC countries and major African markets. Our team continuously tracks tax reform across jurisdictions.
FTA registration & filing
ZATCA Fatoora compliance
Oman, Qatar VAT
PE determination, BEPS
Our Approach From Initial Assessment to Filing and Ongoing Compliance
We review your business activities, corporate structure, transaction flows, and current accounting and tax setup — then identify the tax obligations and risk areas that need attention.
We assess CIT, VAT, QFZP eligibility, and transfer pricing risk to design the optimal tax position and compliance framework.
We handle all registrations and notifications with the FTA (UAE) and ZATCA (KSA), and prepare and submit initial tax returns on your behalf.
Ongoing accounting and tax compliance: monthly bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, VAT periodic filings, and CIT interim returns.
Support for annual statutory audits and ongoing response to UAE/KSA tax law changes, including DMTT and Fatoora Phase 2.
Why Companies Choose Biz Easy for Accounting & Tax
A specialist team equipped to handle the increasingly complex Middle East tax environment — UAE CIT, QFZP, DMTT, and KSA Zakat.
Not accounting and tax in isolation — integrated with company formation, visas, HR, and transfer pricing to eliminate tax risk before it materializes.
Financial and tax reports delivered in Japanese. We also support HQ reporting and consolidated package preparation for Japan-based parent companies.
The UAE and KSA tax landscape continues to evolve. We proactively share regulatory updates with clients and support pre-emptive action.
Frequently Asked Questions
Free Zone entities that meet the QFZP (Qualifying Free Zone Person) criteria may benefit from a 0% preferential rate. However, if mainland UAE transactions or non-qualifying income exceed a certain threshold, the 9% rate applies. QFZP eligibility requires ongoing monitoring and verification.
Mandatory registration applies when taxable turnover exceeds or is expected to exceed AED 375,000 in the past 12 months or next 30 days. Voluntary registration is available above AED 187,500. Free Zone entities with taxable transactions may also be required to register.
UAE's DMTT (Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax) applies to multinational enterprise groups with consolidated annual revenue of EUR 750 million or more. It takes effect for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2025. Affected groups must calculate the effective tax rate at the group level and assess any top-up tax obligations.
In the UAE, entities engaged in related-party transactions are subject to transfer pricing rules. Above certain thresholds, preparation and retention of a Local File and Master File are mandatory. Groups with consolidated revenue exceeding AED 3.15 billion must also file a CbCR. Early documentation readiness is strongly recommended.
We can handle daily journal entries, monthly trial balances, P&L and balance sheet preparation through to Japanese HQ monthly reports and consolidation packages. Automation via ERP systems such as Zoho is also supported. Scope is customized to your requirements.
Let's Start by Clarifying Your Accounting & Tax Position in the Middle East & Africa
Even if you're starting from "which taxes apply to us?" — we're here to help. First consultation is free.