We are Aurifer. We are a boutique tax advisory services firm established in Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai and Riyadh.

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UAE Corporate Tax: A Practical Guide to Deductible Business Expenses (2025)

The introduction of the federal Corporate Income Tax (CIT) regime in the United Arab Emirates marks a shift in the country’s business landscape. From financial years beginning on or after 1 June 2023, companies are required to pay 9% on profits above AED 375,000, with income below that threshold not taxable, effectively functioning as a nil bracket. The introduction of the federal Corporate Income Tax (CIT) regime in the United Arab Emirates marks a shift in the country’s business landscape.

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Navigating the New Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Landscape in the UAE: Key Compliance Requirements and Audit Obligations

For businesses familiar with the stringent tax penalty regime in the UAE, the term “tax audit” often invokes feelings of fear, doubt, and anxiety. While these emotions are natural, understanding the dos and don’ts of navigating a tax audit can significantly influence how a business responds to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and, in turn, impact the outcome of the audit.

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Tax Audits Overcoming Fear and Misconceptions

For businesses familiar with the stringent tax penalty regime in the UAE, the term “tax audit” often invokes feelings of fear, doubt, and anxiety. While these emotions are natural, understanding the dos and don’ts of navigating a tax audit can significantly influence how a business responds to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and, in turn, impact the outcome of the audit.

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Who we serve

Our highly skilled and well-trained tax advisors guide you through your fiscal obligations in the Gulf.
We are your personal pragmatic partner in all of your ventures. Our international tax experience in policy and
implementation is exactly what you need for the changes lying ahead.

We have strengths in the financial, real estate and transport sectors and use an approach that allows us to understand any sector’s unique set of tax challenges.

We know law firms inside and out and are particularly well placed to assess the impact of fiscal legislation on the operations of law firms.

The six Member States of the Gulf Cooperation Council are currently undergoing significant tax reform, due to continued low oil prices and increased spending obligations.

Gulf family holdings are the economic fabric of the Gulf economies and constitute our long term partners.

The advisers​

THOMAS VANHEE

Founding Partner

NIRAV RAJPUT

Partner

Priyanka naik

Partner

Dr. Thomas Bücheler

Senior Counsel

VAT training in UAE

We provide tax training

At Aurifer, we pride ourselves on our training skills. Our experts have extensive training experience in multiple jurisdictions, having provided tax training in UAE both to professionals and on an academic level. We provide general and sector specific training.