ORBIS UAE

Providing accounting, tax, compliance, and finance support for businesses in the United Arab Emirates

Orbis UAE, with a presence in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), supports businesses through accounting and bookkeeping, audit and assurance, taxation, anti-money laundering compliance, virtual CFO, entity management and business valuation services.

Our professionals help businesses strengthen financial reporting, navigate UAE tax and regulatory requirements, and make informed decisions as they grow. From start-ups and owner-managed businesses to established organisations, mainland and free-zone companies, and cross-border groups, we provide practical support tailored to each business’s structure, priorities and stage of growth in the United Arab Emirates.

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Key Local Expertise

Accounting & Bookkeeping

Accounting and bookkeeping services to help UAE businesses maintain accurate records, strengthen reporting and manage their finance processes across mainland and free-zone operations.

We support clients with:

Bookkeeping, transaction processing and account reconciliations
AED and multi-currency accounting
Monthly management accounts and financial reporting
Month-end and year-end closing
IFRS reporting support where applicable
Corporate Tax and VAT-ready financial records
Cash-flow and working-capital reporting

Audit & Assurance

Audit and assurance services to help UAE businesses strengthen confidence in financial information, assess internal controls and improve reporting quality.

We support clients with:

Financial statement audit and assurance engagements
Financial reporting reviews
Internal-control assessments
Risk and compliance reviews
Review of accounting records and supporting schedules
Audit findings and management recommendations
Mainland, free-zone and group-entity engagements

Taxation

Comprehensive taxation support to help UAE businesses manage Corporate Tax, VAT and other applicable obligations, with clear documentation and structured compliance processes.

We support clients with:

Corporate Tax registration, computations and return preparation
VAT registration and return preparation
VAT reconciliations and transaction reviews
Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and EmaraTax processes
Free-zone and Qualifying Free Zone Person tax considerations
Transfer pricing documentation support
Excise Tax support where applicable

Anti-Money Laundering

AML compliance support to help businesses subject to UAE requirements strengthen customer due diligence, maintain documentation and manage financial-crime risks.

We support clients with:

AML, CFT and CPF policies and procedures
Customer due diligence and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes
Ultimate Beneficial Owner identification and records
Business and customer risk assessments
Targeted financial sanctions screening procedures
AML compliance registers and documentation
goAML registration and reporting-process support where applicable

Virtual CFO & Strategic Finance

Flexible finance leadership support to help UAE businesses strengthen financial visibility, manage cash flow and make informed decisions about growth and expansion.

We support clients with:

Management accounts, board reporting and financial reporting packs
Budgeting, forecasting and scenario planning
AED and multi-currency cash-flow planning
KPI reporting and performance analysis
Financial controls and working-capital management
Finance-process improvement and automation
Strategic finance support for UAE and GCC expansion

Entity Management

Practical support for establishing, maintaining and managing UAE entities, with services tailored to the requirements of the relevant mainland or free-zone jurisdiction.

We support clients with:

Mainland and free-zone entity incorporation and registration
Trade licence renewals and compliance calendars
Corporate governance and statutory records
Shareholder, director and ownership-information updates
Ultimate Beneficial Owner information and filings
Entity restructuring and corporate changes
Entity deregistration and liquidation

Business Valuation Services

Business valuation services to help UAE businesses assess business and equity value for transactions, financial reporting, financing, ownership and strategic decisions.