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

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
UAE / EXPERIENCE
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Years of UAE experience — Managing Partner
INTL / TAX
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Years international tax experience — Senior Partner
JURISDICTIONS
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Countries of tax jurisdiction experience
PRACTICE
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Core service pillars delivered by the partners directly
02THE PRACTICE FOUR PILLARS / 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.

FOUNDER / MANAGING PARTNER Ms. Shirley Mathew — Founder & Managing Partner

Ms. Shirley Mathew

Founder & Managing Partner
FCA Fellow Chartered Accountant 28+ Years UAE

Over 28 years of professional experience. A visionary leader with proven ability to develop and implement business solutions — including successful turnaround strategies for distressed businesses across the UAE.

SENIOR PARTNER Mr. Jiji Mathew — Senior Partner

Mr. Jiji Mathew

Senior Partner
FCA LLB Company Secretary 33+ Years

A law graduate and qualified Company Secretary with 33+ years of experience. Expertise spanning UAE VAT, Corporate Tax and international taxation across Italy, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Russia and Georgia.

05CLIENT RECORD VERIFIED / GOOGLE

What our clients say.

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5.0 / 5.0 Google Reviews
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"Stamford's team handled our entire VAT registration and compliance setup with exceptional professionalism. Ms. Shirley's guidance saved us from costly penalties during our first year of UAE operations."
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Ahmed K. Managing Director, Dubai Trading Co.
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"Mr. Jiji's expertise in international taxation was invaluable when structuring our cross-border operations. His experience across multiple jurisdictions is impossible to find elsewhere in the UAE."
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Sarah P. CFO, Manufacturing Group
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"We outsourced our entire accounting function to Stamford and haven't looked back. Accurate, timely, always available. Best business decision we made — and it saved us the cost of a full-time accountant."
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Mohammed R. Owner, Retail SME, Abu Dhabi
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06THE ARCHIVE UAE TAX / REGULATORY INSIGHTS
JUN 2025 / CT

UAE Corporate Tax: Complete Guide 2025

Everything your business needs to know about the 9% UAE CT regime — registration deadlines, exemptions, filing obligations and how to minimise penalties.

APR 2025 / VAT

VAT Compliance Checklist for UAE Businesses

A practical checklist covering VAT registration thresholds, return filing timelines, record-keeping requirements and the most common compliance pitfalls.

MAR 2025 / E-INV

UAE E-Invoicing 2026: What to Do Now

The UAE's mandatory e-invoicing rollout begins in phases from 2026. Here's what your accounting systems need and how to prepare before the deadline.

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