UK Expat Accountantfor Dubai Residents
British chartered accountants for UK agency owners, YouTubers, and content creators living in Dubai. Keep your UK company compliant, track your SRT days, and handle UAE corporate tax - all through one relationship.
TL;DR
- UK expats in Dubai still pay tax on UK rental income, dividends from UK companies, and capital gains on UK assetsSRT determines residence
- UAE corporate tax is 9% above AED 375,000 threshold with zero personal income tax on Dubai earningsNo personal tax
- Statutory Residence Test tracking is essential - HMRC uses UK days and ties to determine tax residence status16-90 UK days limit
- UK business owners must stay non-resident for 5+ years to avoid temporary non-residence CGT clawback rules5-year rule applies
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UK Expat Accounting for Every Stage
Whether you're planning your move, recently arrived, or already established in Dubai - we help UK agency owners and content creators stay compliant
Planning to relocate
Get your UK exit right. We'll help you structure the move to minimise tax exposure, pass the Statutory Residence Test, and set up your UAE entity before you go.
- Exit tax planning
- SRT guidance
- UK company restructuring
- UAE entity advice
Recently moved
You're in Dubai, but the UK tax obligations don't disappear. We'll ensure you're compliant on both sides while you focus on settling in.
- UAE free zone registration
- UK HMRC notifications
- Split-year returns
- Bank account support
Already in Dubai
Living the dream, but the dual compliance is a headache? We handle your ongoing UK obligations and UAE corporate tax so you can focus on running your business.
- Ongoing UK compliance
- UAE corporate tax
- Annual accounts
- VAT compliance
Dual UK-UAE Tax Compliance
One accountant for both jurisdictions. We handle your UK tax obligations and coordinate UAE corporate tax compliance together.
UK Side
Your ongoing UK obligations
- Statutory Residence Test trackingDocument your position, track UK days
- UK income obligationsRental income, dividends, capital gains
- HMRC liaisonCorrespondence and notifications handled
- UK company managementCorporation Tax, filings, dormancy
- CGT planning5-year temporary non-residence rule
- Self-AssessmentUK-source income reporting
UAE Side
Your new compliance requirements
- Free zone & mainland complianceLicense, registrations, renewals
- UAE corporate tax9% above AED 375k threshold
- VAT registration & returns5% UAE VAT compliance
- Management accountsMonthly or quarterly reporting
- Economic substanceCompliance documentation
- Trade licenseRenewals and amendments
British Accountants Who Understand Agency & Creator Finances
Most expat accountants are generalists. They'll file your tax return, but they don't understand agency cash flow, client retainers vs project revenue, ad spend passthrough, or how YouTube AdSense and brand deals should be structured.
We only work with UK agencies and content creators. So when you relocate to Dubai, you're not starting over with someone new - you're working with chartered accountants who already understand your business model.
ACCA Chartered
Qualified accountants, not bookkeepers. Full professional indemnity and regulatory oversight.
Agency-First
We understand retainers, ad spend passthrough, creator income, and project-based revenue.
UAE Partner Network
We handle UK compliance directly and coordinate with licensed UAE partners for local filings.
UK Expat Tax Questions Answered
Common questions from UK business owners and creators living in Dubai
UK Agency Accounting Services
Even from Dubai, we remain your UK agency specialists. Explore our services by agency type:
Ready to get your UK and UAE finances sorted?
Book a discovery call. We'll review your situation, explain your obligations in both jurisdictions, and give you a clear picture of what's involved. No obligation, no sales pressure - just straight answers.
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.