Middle East

Middle East

Your Trusted Partner for Business Success in the UAE

Dezan Shira & Associates established its Dubai office in 2022, expanding our advisory platform into the Middle East to support growing investment flows between Asia and the Gulf. The United Arab Emirates is a leading regional hub for trade, logistics, finance, and innovation—with free zones, strategic infrastructure, and pro-investment reforms designed to attract global companies.  

From our Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) base, we advise clients on market entry, corporate structuring, and cross-border compliance. Whether using the UAE for regional expansion, treasury operations, or Asia–Middle East trade facilitation, we help businesses unlock opportunities across this dynamic economic landscape. 

区域联系人

Maria Kotova
Director

Our Location

Dubai

Dezan Shira & Associates – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Level 17, Latifa Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Centre 1,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Market Overview

The UAE is strategically positioned at the crossroads of Asia, Africa, and Europe, offering foreign investors direct access to high-growth regional markets. Dubai serves as a global logistics and services hub, with advanced ports, airports, and re-export capabilities. Through its free trade zones, the UAE enables fast and flexible business setup, making it an ideal base for multinational companies managing Middle East operations. We support clients looking to leverage this geographic advantage for import-export trade, cross-border investments, and multi-regional coordination. 

The UAE offers 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, streamlined licensing, and multiple business setup options—including mainland, offshore, and over 40 free zones. Each free zone provides sector-specific benefits such as tax holidays, repatriation rights, and regulatory simplification. These incentives, combined with a zero personal income tax regime and new corporate tax framework (effective 2023), create a favorable yet compliant investment climate. We help clients assess their setup options and ensure alignment with substance, VAT, and corporate tax regulations.

The UAE continues to evolve its legal and regulatory frameworks to align with global standards. Recent developments include the introduction of a federal corporate income tax, ESR (Economic Substance Regulations), and enhanced anti-money laundering (AML) measures. Businesses must also comply with evolving transfer pricing and VAT regimes. Our teams help clients interpret these changes, implement tax planning strategies, and maintain full regulatory compliance across jurisdictions. 

Dubai is a leading financial and innovation center, hosting regional headquarters and fund platforms for global corporations. The UAE government actively promotes digital transformation, fintech, clean energy, and knowledge-based sectors. Its strong bilateral ties with China, India, and ASEAN make it a key partner for Asia-facing business. We assist clients in using the UAE as a treasury, investment, or strategic operations hub—ensuring robust legal, tax, and corporate governance practices tailored to global investors. 

Contact Our Experts

Maria Kotova
Regional Director, Middle East
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Jacob Thomas
Assistant Manager, Corporate Accounting Services
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