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ABOUT US

By unlocking the potential for growth in our people, clients and our communities we believe we can help shape a dynamic economy in the UAE

Advisory

As your business grows, our advisory services are designed to help you achieve your goals. Successful growth often means navigating a complex array of opportunities, challenges and risks.

Audit

We approach each audit with sharp thought, straight talk and common sense. In addition to verifying that financial results are fairly presented and meet applicable professional standards, we provide observations and insight into the real performance of your business.

Tax & VAT

VAT: As part of the stabilisation strategy, we have witnessed several regulatory changes, with the recent one being the introduction of Value-Added Tax (VAT), which will be implemented from 1 January 2018 across the GCC.

Business Process Outsourcing

Senior management teams are under constant time pressures; however, the accounting and finance needs of a business cannot be put on hold. We work with our domestic and multinational clients to put together a process and system to manage their accounting and payroll function.

INSIGHTS

Regulatory Pulse Navigating the regulatory rollercoaster
FIs need to re-focus their businesses and reconsider strategies to respond to the large amount of regulation, in an economic  environment that is fundamentally
VAT VAT Alert - October 2019
Read about the recent developments about VAT and Excise Tax in the UAE as well as GCC updates in this VAT Alert.
Digital Risk How to better manage digital risk
Businesses of all shapes and sizes are trying to carve out competitive advantage by leveraging digital information. But owing to the increased use of personal
Thought Leadership Gender Balance isn’t just right; it is the right thing for the bottom line
We, at Grant Thornton UAE (“GT”), believe in fostering gender balance in the workforce, as a matter of purpose. We’ve seen the positive, tangible effects when
TAX - Special Editon Tax Alert - November 2019
In this special edition of the VAT Alert, read about the latest updates on CbC Reporting, Economic Substance Requirements and Excise Tax in the UAE.
IFRS IFRS News - Q4 2019
IFRS news is your quarterly update on things relating to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). We’ll bring you up to speed on topical issues and

IN THE PRESS

29 Jul 2020

Introduction of VAT to give Oman's economy $780m boost – Arabian Business

Oman, the biggest Arab oil exporter outside OPEC and Middle East’s most vulnerable economy, has finalised the long-standing decision of implementing VAT from the start of 2021.

11 May 2020

Hisham Farouk speaking with Gulf Business on our firm’s response to the pandemic

“Agility and responsiveness have always been an essential part of our firm’s DNA. We have successfully transitioned from the outset of the pandemic by leveraging our technological infrastructure, and making sure our internal communications and client commitments were not disrupted. Above all, we have done so by prioritising our people’s health and protecting our markets and communities in the process”. - Hisham Farouk speaking with Gulf Business on our firm’s response to the pandemic.

20 Apr 2020

For the SMEs outside of the banks’ radar - Al Bayan

SMEs are an integral part of the UAE with their survival and success having a direct impact on the economy’s well-being. They are also the catalysts that help the UAE accelerate its innovation agendas and to remain competitive at a global scale.

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