TMF UAE provides integrated accounting and tax compliance services, payroll and HR administration, corporate governance, visa and PRO services and other specialised support. We support both standard and regulated entities, including free zone companies, mainland entities and investment structures, with robust operational solutions designed to meet complex compliance requirements.
Our experienced team supports clients across the UAE throughout their business lifecycle — from entity establishment and regulatory structuring to ongoing compliance, financial management and day-to-day operations. We help businesses navigate local regulatory requirements efficiently, including trade licence renewals, immigration processes, corporate governance obligations and regulatory requirements within ADGM and DIFC environments.
Key local expertise
Accounting & tax compliance
Full support for statutory accounting, tax compliance, reporting and regulatory submissions tailored to UAE regulations and international requirements.
Compliance with UAE Federal Commercial Companies Law and Federal Tax Authority (FTA) regulations and international standards such as IFRS
Full support for statutory accounting, tax compliance, reporting and regulatory submissions tailored to UAE regulations and international requirements.
Compliance with UAE Federal Commercial Companies Law and Federal Tax Authority (FTA) regulations and international standards such as IFRS
Entity management
Incorporation, governance and entity lifecycle management, helping multi‑jurisdictional structures maintain compliance across the UAE and beyond. We assist with:
Entity formation
Support throughout the entity lifecycle for mainland companies, free zone entities and offshore structures (JAFZA, RAK ICC)
Compliance with UAE Commercial Companies Law and relevant free zone regulations
Incorporation, governance and entity lifecycle management, helping multi‑jurisdictional structures maintain compliance across the UAE and beyond. We assist with:
Entity formation
Support throughout the entity lifecycle for mainland companies, free zone entities and offshore structures (JAFZA, RAK ICC)
Compliance with UAE Commercial Companies Law and relevant free zone regulations
Payroll & HR administration
Comprehensive, integrated payroll and HR administration support, helping multi-jurisdictional businesses maintain full compliance with UAE labour laws. We manage:
Payroll processing aligned with UAE Labour Law and Wage Protection System (WPS) requirements
All HR administration processes
Employee incentive solutions for regional and multinational employers, including employee benefit trusts, equity and management plans, end‑of‑service gratuity arrangements and employer‑sponsored workplace savings schemes
Comprehensive, integrated payroll and HR administration support, helping multi-jurisdictional businesses maintain full compliance with UAE labour laws. We manage:
Payroll processing aligned with UAE Labour Law and Wage Protection System (WPS) requirements
All HR administration processes
Employee incentive solutions for regional and multinational employers, including employee benefit trusts, equity and management plans, end‑of‑service gratuity arrangements and employer‑sponsored workplace savings schemes
Capital markets
Comprehensive and secure support for global capital markets, structured finance and private credit transactions in the UAE. We provide:
Support for a range of asset classes and transaction structures, including ADGM and DIFC structures, SPVs and securitisation vehicles and trustee services
Comprehensive and secure support for global capital markets, structured finance and private credit transactions in the UAE. We provide:
Support for a range of asset classes and transaction structures, including ADGM and DIFC structures, SPVs and securitisation vehicles and trustee services
Fund services
Scalable, flexible and innovative fund solutions tailored to the unique needs of private asset managers in the UAE. We provide:
Fund administration services
Support for ADGM and DIFC fund regimes and investment structures
Scalable, flexible and innovative fund solutions tailored to the unique needs of private asset managers in the UAE. We provide:
Fund administration services
Support for ADGM and DIFC fund regimes and investment structures
Private wealth and family offices
Secure management and administration of private wealth, supporting individuals and family offices spanning multiple jurisdictions. We assist with:
Asset administration
Employee benefits services
Meeting UAE tax, regulatory and family office frameworks, including ADGM and DIFC regime requirements
Secure management and administration of private wealth, supporting individuals and family offices spanning multiple jurisdictions. We assist with:
Asset administration
Employee benefits services
Meeting UAE tax, regulatory and family office frameworks, including ADGM and DIFC regime requirements
Regulated services
Comprehensive, specialised regulatory and compliance solutions for financial services clients, including asset managers, investment firms and fintechs. We provide:
Support for regulatory authorisation and licensing applications
Engagement with regulators (DFSA, FSRA and related authorities)
Experienced professionals to fulfil mandatory regulated roles, such as compliance officer / MLRO, finance officer and risk officer
The design and implementation of governance, risk and compliance frameworks aligned to regulatory expectations, including AML/CFT
Ongoing compliance monitoring and regulatory reporting
Comprehensive, specialised regulatory and compliance solutions for financial services clients, including asset managers, investment firms and fintechs. We provide:
Support for regulatory authorisation and licensing applications
Engagement with regulators (DFSA, FSRA and related authorities)
Experienced professionals to fulfil mandatory regulated roles, such as compliance officer / MLRO, finance officer and risk officer
The design and implementation of governance, risk and compliance frameworks aligned to regulatory expectations, including AML/CFT
Ongoing compliance monitoring and regulatory reporting
Our offices
Dubai
TMF Group UAE
19th Floor Nassima Tower Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai United Arab Emirates
With 13,000 colleagues in 125+ offices across 87 jurisdictions, we provide critical administrative services that help clients invest and operate safely around the world.
