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ACCA Chartered
Dual UK/UAE Jurisdiction
Based in Dubai

UK Expat Accountantin Dubai

ACCA chartered accountants for British entrepreneurs in Dubai. Your UK tax obligations and UAE compliance handled through one relationship. No more juggling two firms who don't talk to each other.

ACCA Practising Certificate
Professional Indemnity Insured
Dubai Timezone
The Problem

Sound Familiar?

Moving to Dubai was the easy part. Keeping HMRC happy while running a business here? That's where most people come unstuck.

Two accountants, zero coordination

Your UK accountant doesn't know UAE corporate tax. Your Dubai advisor doesn't understand HMRC. You're the one translating between two firms who can't see the full picture.

The SRT is a minefield

UK days, family ties, property, work patterns. The Statutory Residence Test has dozens of variables. Get it wrong and HMRC taxes your worldwide income. Including your Dubai earnings.

Dubai doesn't mean done with HMRC

Rental income, pension withdrawals, capital gains on UK assets, Self-Assessment filing. Moving to Dubai doesn't end your UK tax story. It just makes it harder to manage.

Paying tax you don't owe

Without joined-up advice, you overpay. Double taxation, missed reliefs, company structures that cost thousands a year. All because nobody's looking at both sides together.

Who This Is For

Which One Are You?

UK company, UAE entity, or UK assets from Dubai. Different setup, same problem: you need someone who handles both sides.

Running a UK company from Dubai

Your UK Ltd is still active but you're managing it from abroad. Corporation Tax, annual accounts, SRT tracking, HMRC correspondence. All still need doing.

  • UK Ltd compliance from Dubai
  • Corporation Tax and annual accounts
  • SRT day tracking
  • Company residence advice

Trading through a UAE entity

Free zone or mainland company set up, but you still have UK income, property, or a pension. Both sides need managing properly.

  • UAE corporate tax (9% threshold)
  • UK-source income reporting
  • VAT coordination
  • Economic substance compliance

UK property, pension, or investments

Living in Dubai but own UK property, draw a UK pension, or hold UK investments? HMRC still needs to hear from you every year.

  • Non-resident landlord scheme
  • UK pension tax planning
  • Capital gains on UK assets
  • Self-Assessment filing
What We Handle

Dual UK-UAE Tax Compliance

One team, both jurisdictions. We handle your UK tax obligations directly and coordinate UAE compliance. Nothing falls through the gaps.

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UK Side

Your ongoing UK obligations

  • Statutory Residence Test trackingDocument your position, track UK days and ties
  • Self-Assessment tax returnsUK-source income reporting for non-residents
  • HMRC liaisonCorrespondence and notifications handled
  • UK company managementCorporation Tax, annual accounts, Companies House
  • UK rental incomeNon-resident landlord scheme, property income tax
  • Capital Gains Tax planning5-year temporary non-residence rule
  • UK pension adviceTax-efficient withdrawals for Dubai residents
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UAE Side

Your Dubai compliance requirements

  • UAE corporate tax9% above AED 375k, QFZP eligibility
  • Free zone and mainland complianceLicense renewals, registrations, filings
  • VAT registration and returns5% UAE VAT compliance
  • Economic substanceCompliance documentation
  • Management accountsMonthly or quarterly reporting
  • Entity structuring adviceOptimal setup across both jurisdictions
Connected by one team
Why Alto

British Chartered Accountants Based in Dubai

Most expat accountants are UK-based generalists who don't understand UAE requirements. Or Dubai firms who can't handle HMRC compliance. Neither gives you the full picture.

We're ACCA chartered, physically based in Dubai, and we handle your UK obligations directly. UAE filings get coordinated through licensed local partners. One point of contact. Both jurisdictions.

ACCA Chartered

Qualified chartered accountants with professional indemnity. Not bookkeepers, not generalists, not offshore firms.

Based in Dubai

Same timezone, same working week, same understanding of what expat life actually looks like.

One Team, Both Sides

UK compliance handled directly. UAE filings coordinated locally. No gaps, no briefing two separate firms.

Common Questions

Questions We Get Asked Every Week

Straight answers on UK expat tax, SRT, and dual compliance in Dubai

Get your UK and UAE tax affairs sorted

30 minutes. We'll review your situation, explain your obligations on both sides, and tell you exactly what needs doing. No obligation.

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Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general guidance only and does not constitute professional tax or legal advice. Tax rules are complex and depend on individual circumstances. We handle UK compliance directly as ACCA chartered accountants. For UAE-specific filings (corporate tax, VAT, licensing), we coordinate with licensed local partners. Always seek professional advice tailored to your specific situation before making decisions about relocation or tax planning.