Taxation Services
Tax is becoming an increasingly important part of how businesses operate, invest and grow. As the UAE tax environment matures and international standards become more connected, tax considerations can influence business structures, transactions, cash flow, technology and cross-border activity. Managing this environment requires more than meeting filing deadlines; it calls for a coordinated approach that combines technical accuracy, commercial understanding and forward planning.
Sun Management Group helps businesses translate complex tax requirements into clear, practical action. Our advisors support clients across direct and indirect taxation, international tax matters and evolving regulatory requirements, combining deep UAE knowledge with practical business understanding. Whether managing ongoing obligations, evaluating an important business decision or responding to regulatory change, we work closely with clients to strengthen governance, manage risk and move forward with confidence.
Our Taxation Services
Corporate Tax
UAE Corporate Tax brings new compliance, reporting and planning considerations for businesses of every size. We provide support throughout the corporate tax lifecycle, from registration and annual filings to free zone assessments, transfer pricing, group structuring and tax authority matters. Our advice is practical, commercially focused and tailored to your organisation, helping you manage risk and meet your obligations with confidence.
- Corporate Tax Registration
- Tax Computation, Compliance & Filing
- Corporate Tax Advisory & Planning
- Transfer Pricing Advisory & Documentation
- Qualifying Free Zone Person Assessments
- International Tax & Group Structuring
- Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax
- Tax Residency Certificate Applications
- Private Clarifications & Advance Pricing Agreements
- Tax Audits & Dispute Resolution
Transfer Pricing
Transfer Pricing is about ensuring that transactions within a group reflect the terms that independent businesses would agree under comparable circumstances. In the UAE, this principle applies to dealings with Related Parties and Connected Persons, whether they take place domestically or across borders. Sun Management Group helps businesses establish a clear and consistent approach to intercompany pricing that reflects their actual operations, supports the appropriate allocation of income and expenses, and provides a well-supported position for Corporate Tax purposes.
- Transfer Pricing Assessments & Functional Analysis
- Local File, Master File & Disclosure Forms
- Benchmarking & Arm’s Length Analysis
- Policy Design, Intercompany Agreements & Audit Support
Cross-Border Tax Advisory
Cross-border activities can create tax obligations across multiple jurisdictions and affect how businesses structure their operations, investments and transactions. We advise UAE-based and international organisations on market entry, permanent establishment risk, treaty access, withholding tax and cross-border structures. By aligning tax considerations with commercial objectives, we help clients manage exposure and establish arrangements that are practical, efficient and defensible.
- Cross-Border Structuring & Market Entry
- Permanent Establishment Risk Analysis
- Double Tax Treaty & Withholding Tax Advisory
- Inbound & Outbound Tax Planning
BEPS Pillar Two & Global Minimum Tax
Pillar Two introduces significant new calculation, data and reporting requirements for large multinational groups. We help businesses assess whether they fall within scope, model jurisdictional effective tax rates, evaluate their UAE domestic minimum top-up tax exposure and prepare the systems, processes and governance required for compliance. Our coordinated approach helps tax and finance teams understand the impact, address readiness gaps and meet evolving global minimum tax obligations.
- Pillar Two Scope & Impact Assessments
- Data Readiness & Systems Gap Analysis
- GloBE ETR Modelling & Top-up Tax Calculations
- UAE QDMTT Advisory, Compliance & Reporting
Value Added Tax (VAT)
VAT obligations extend beyond registration and return filing, affecting transaction treatment, invoicing, input tax recovery, systems and cross-border supplies. We support businesses throughout the VAT lifecycle with ongoing compliance, practical advisory, health checks and representation in FTA audits and disputes. Our approach helps improve accuracy, recover eligible input tax and address potential risks before they become more difficult to resolve.
- VAT Registration, Amendments & Deregistration
- Return Filing & Reconciliations
- VAT Advisory & Input Tax Recovery
- Health Checks, FTA Audits & Dispute Resolution
E-Invoicing
The UAE eInvoicing rollout is underway, with mandatory implementation being introduced in phases. As an associate of multiple Accredited Service Providers (ASP), Sun Management Group supports businesses throughout the transition; from readiness assessment and invoice data preparation to ERP integration, testing and onboarding. We bring tax and technology expertise together to enable secure, structured invoice exchange and ongoing compliance with UAE eInvoicing requirements.
- Scope, Impact & Readiness Assessments
- Invoice Data, ERP & System Integration
- Onboarding with Accredited Service Provider (ASP)
- Testing, Go-Live & Ongoing Compliance
Excise Tax
Excise Tax creates specific obligations for businesses that import, produce, stockpile or release designated goods for consumption in the UAE. We support clients with applicability assessments, product classification, registration, return filing and ongoing compliance across the supply chain. Our team also provides guidance on pricing impact, deductible tax, audit readiness and penalty matters, helping businesses maintain accurate reporting and manage their exposure.
- Applicability Assessments & Product Classification
- Registration, Return Filing & Ongoing Compliance
- Excise Warehouse & Stockpiling Support
- FTA Audits & Penalty Reconsiderations