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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 Mushtaq is Partner, Tax at athGADLANG, bringing over 23 years of international experience in direct and indirect taxation, including leadership roles at PwC and KPMG UK.
Before joining athGADLANG, Arslan spent nearly nine years at PwC across the UAE, progressing from Assurance Executive to Audit Senior Manager, and began his career at KPMG UK. He also served as Director Audit Services at FRHI Hotels & Resorts (now part of AccorHotels).
At athGADLANG, he advises multinational corporations, family-owned businesses, and clients across financial services, hospitality, real estate, and manufacturing on tax planning, compliance, and risk management. He also serves as Partner at Wathiq, and is a Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA).
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