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From VAT and Corporate Tax registration and compliance to internal audit and business advisory — Stamford's qualified senior partners have guided UAE businesses for over two decades.

Trusted Tax Advisors & Auditors in the UAE

Supporting businesses with VAT, Corporate Tax, Accounting, Internal Audit and Business Advisory services for over 30 years.

FCA Qualified Fellow Chartered Accountants
Multi-Jurisdiction UAE · Europe · Asia · CIS
FTA Specialists VAT & Corporate Tax
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01THE RECORD MEASURED, NOT CLAIMED
EXPERIENCE
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Years of international experience — Founding Partner
INTL / TAX
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Years of professional experience — Senior Partner
JURISDICTIONS
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Countries of tax jurisdiction experience
PRACTICE
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Core practice areas delivered by the partners directly
02THE PRACTICE SIX PRACTICES / ONE STANDARD

Comprehensive UAE tax & accounting, delivered by partners.

03REGULATORY WATCH LIVE / UAE — FTA

Don't let penalties catch your business off guard.

UAE's tax landscape is evolving fast. The FTA is actively enforcing deadlines — and penalties for non-compliance are significant. Our partners keep you ahead of every change.

ALERT / CT-REG● CRITICAL

Corporate Tax Registration Deadline

90 days from date of incorporation or MOA. AED 10,000 penalty for late registration with the FTA.

RATE / CT-9%● ACTIVE

Corporate Tax Rate: 9%

Applicable on taxable profits above AED 375,000. Proper planning can significantly reduce your CT exposure.

FILING / VAT-Q● RECURRING

VAT Compliance & Returns

Quarterly VAT returns must be filed on time. Late filing penalties start at AED 1,000 for a first offence.

MANDATE / E-INV● 2026

E-Invoicing Mandate: 2026

UAE's phased e-invoicing rollout begins 2026. Update your accounting systems now to avoid disruption.

04THE PARTNERS SENIOR EXPERTISE / EVERY ENGAGEMENT

You work with the founders — not junior staff.

FOUNDING PARTNER CA Shirley Mathew — Founding Partner

CA Shirley Mathew

Founding Partner
FCA (ICAI) FCA (ICAEW) UAE CA Tax Agent 35+ Years

Member of ICAI, ICAEW and EAAA (UAE FCA), and an FTA-approved Corporate Tax Agent. Over 35 years of international experience in corporate tax, assurance, accounting, financial reporting, corporate governance, and business advisory.

SENIOR PARTNER CA Jiji Mathew — Senior Partner

CA Jiji Mathew

Senior Partner
FCA (ICAI) UAE CA LLB Tax Agent 40+ Years

Member of ICAI and EAAA (UAE FCA), a qualified Company Secretary, law graduate, and FTA-approved VAT and Excise Tax Agent. Over 40 years of experience in indirect taxation, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, tax planning, and risk management.

05INSIGHTS UAE TAX AND COMPLIANCE
CORPORATE TAX / GUIDE

UAE Corporate Tax Registration: A practical guide for businesses

Understand registration, record-keeping and planning considerations for the UAE Corporate Tax regime, with a practical checklist for business owners.

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