Professional Accounting, Audit and Tax Services in the UAE
Abdelhamid & Co. Certified Public Accountants & Auditors L L C SP is a full-service professional firm licensed by the UAE Ministry of Economy (Local Auditors Record No. LC0106-01, Working-Auditors Record No. 956) and registered as a licensed Federal Tax Authority (FTA) Tax Agent (TAN: 30003958 | TAAN: 20033908). We deliver professional accounting, audit, forensic investigation, data analytics, Corporate Tax, VAT and Excise Tax, and advisory services across the UAE from our office in Sharjah. Our work follows International Standards on Auditing (ISA), ISRS 4410, IFRS, and is governed by UAE law — including Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 (Corporate Tax), Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 (VAT), and Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 2025 (updated VAT Administrative Penalties, effective 1 March 2025). Learn more about our firm and qualifications.
Key Facts — Abdelhamid & Co
20+ individual services across 7 practice areas — audit, forensic, data analytics, Corporate Tax, VAT & Excise Tax, accounting, and advisory.
MOE License: LC0106-01 — Working-Auditors Record No. 956.
FTA Tax Agent: TAN 30003958 | TAAN 20033908.
Standards: ISA, ISRS 4410, IFRS, IFRS for SMEs.
Bilingual: Arabic and English service delivery.
Fixed-fee engagements — transparent pricing with no hidden charges.
Our Professional Services
Select a service category or individual service below for full details, pricing guidance, and the specific UAE law provisions that apply.
External Audit Service
ISA-compliant external audit of financial statements. Reasonable assurance opinion. Licensed by the UAE Ministry of Economy.
Internal Audit Service
Independent internal audit to evaluate and improve internal controls, risk management, and governance processes.
Company Liquidation Service
Licensed liquidator service for UAE companies — voluntary and compulsory liquidation under Federal Decree-Law No. 32/2021.
Forensic Audit Report for Fraud & Commercial Disputes
Financial evidence reports accepted by UAE courts, police, and public prosecution for commercial fraud and dispute proceedings.
Forensic Audit Report for Tax Disputes
Forensic audit reports for VAT, Excise Tax, and Corporate Tax disputes — supporting FTA reconsideration, TDRC, and court proceedings.
Data Analytics Using CAATs for Fraud & Anomalies Detection
Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs) applied to large transaction datasets to detect fraud, anomalies, and control weaknesses.
CT Registration & De-Registration
Corporate Tax registration and de-registration via EmaraTax under Federal Decree-Law No. 47/2022.
CT Return Filing
Preparation and filing of UAE Corporate Tax returns — IFRS-based, including transfer pricing documentation.
CT Compliance Review
Pre-filing review of Corporate Tax position to identify errors and compliance gaps before submission.
Small Business Relief
Eligibility assessment and election for CT Small Business Relief for taxable persons with revenue up to AED 3,000,000.
Free Zone CT Eligibility
Assessment of 0% Qualifying Free Zone Person status and Qualifying Income conditions under the CT Law.
Tax Agency Service — Licensed FTA Tax Agent
Licensed FTA Tax Agent (TAAN: 20033908) representing you before the FTA via EmaraTax for all VAT and Excise Tax matters.
VAT & Excise Tax Registration & De-Registration
Mandatory registration (AED 375,000), voluntary registration (AED 187,500), Excise Tax registration, and deregistration.
VAT & Excise Tax Return Filing
Preparation and EmaraTax filing of quarterly VAT returns and monthly Excise Tax returns. Late filing penalty: AED 1,000/2,000.
VAT & Excise Tax Return Compliance Review
Pre-audit review to identify errors before the FTA does — enabling voluntary disclosure correction at a lower penalty rate.
VAT & Excise Tax Voluntary Disclosure
Correcting return errors before FTA audit notification. Before audit: 1% monthly only. After audit: 15% fixed + 1% monthly (Cabinet Decision No. 129/2025).
VAT & Excise Tax Reconsideration Requests
Challenging FTA decisions through the 4-stage UAE tax dispute process: FTA → TDRC → First Instance Court → Appeals Court.
VAT Refund for Building New Residences of UAE Nationals
Recovering 5% VAT on new residential construction for UAE Nationals. Application within 1 year of completion via EmaraTax.
Cloud Accounting & Bookkeeping — ERPNext
IFRS-compliant cloud bookkeeping using ERPNext — UAE VAT-ready, real-time dashboards, bank reconciliation, monthly management accounts. 7-year CT record retention.
Financial Statements Compilation — IFRS & ISRS 4410
Full IFRS-compliant financial statements (balance sheet, P&L, cash flows, equity, notes) with ISRS 4410 compilation report.
Business Valuation Service
Independent valuations using DCF, market multiples, and net asset value — for M&A, shareholder disputes, IFRS 3/13, CT transfer pricing, and court proceedings.
Why Choose Abdelhamid & Co?
Abdelhamid & Co is one of the few UAE firms that combines Ministry of Economy licensed auditing, FTA Tax Agency, forensic investigations, and data analytics under a single practice. Every engagement is led by a partner with four professional credentials and over two decades of experience in the region.
- Licensed by the UAE Ministry of Economy — Local Auditors Record No. LC0106-01, Working-Auditors Record No. 956
- Licensed FTA Tax Agent — TAN: 30003958 | TAAN: 20033908
- Partner: Abdelhamid M. Abdelhamid — UAECA, IACPA, EAAA Fellow (124), IASCA Fellow (1361), MOE Reg 956
- Full-service firm: audit, forensic, data analytics, Corporate Tax, VAT, accounting, and advisory
- International standards: ISA, ISRS 4410, IFRS, IFRS for SMEs
- Up-to-date: Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 2025 (updated VAT administrative penalties, effective 1 March 2025)
- Court-accepted reports: valuation, forensic, and expert witness reports accepted by UAE courts and the Ministry of Justice
- Bilingual team — Arabic and English service delivery
- Transparent, fixed-fee engagements — no hourly surprises
Frequently Asked Questions
What professional services does Abdelhamid & Co offer in the UAE?
Abdelhamid & Co provides over 20 professional services across seven practice areas: external and internal audit, forensic and legal auditing, data analytics using CAATs, UAE Corporate Tax compliance, VAT and Excise Tax advisory, IFRS accounting and bookkeeping, and business advisory including valuation. All services are delivered by a Ministry of Economy licensed firm (LC0106-01) and FTA-registered Tax Agent (TAN: 30003958). Browse the full service catalogue above for details on each offering.
Is Abdelhamid & Co licensed by the UAE Ministry of Economy?
Yes. Abdelhamid & Co. Certified Public Accountants & Auditors L L C SP holds Ministry of Economy licence LC0106-01 under the Local Auditors Record and Working-Auditors Record No. 956. This licence authorises the firm to perform statutory audits of financial statements in the UAE under the International Standards on Auditing (ISA). The firm is also registered with the Federal Tax Authority as a Tax Agent (TAN: 30003958, TAAN: 20033908).
Does Abdelhamid & Co handle UAE Corporate Tax registration and filing?
Yes. The firm provides end-to-end UAE Corporate Tax services under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022, including CT registration and de-registration via EmaraTax, CT return filing, compliance reviews, Small Business Relief elections, and Free Zone Qualifying Person (QFZP) assessments.
What VAT and Excise Tax services are available?
The firm offers seven VAT and Excise Tax services: Tax Agency representation before the FTA, registration and de-registration, return filing, return compliance review, voluntary disclosure, reconsideration requests and dispute resolution, and VAT refunds for UAE national residences. All VAT services are governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 and the updated penalties under Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 2025.
Does the firm provide forensic audit and investigation services?
Yes. The forensic and legal auditing practice produces court-accepted financial evidence reports for commercial fraud, shareholder disputes, and tax disputes. Reports are prepared to the standards required by UAE courts, police, and public prosecution. The firm also provides expert witness testimony and litigation support for proceedings before the Tax Disputes Resolution Committee (TDRC) and federal courts.
What accounting and bookkeeping services are offered?
Abdelhamid & Co provides cloud accounting and bookkeeping using ERPNext (IFRS-compliant, UAE VAT-ready) and financial statements compilation under ISRS 4410. Cloud accounting includes real-time dashboards, automated bank reconciliation, and monthly management reports. All records are maintained for the 7-year retention period required under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 (Corporate Tax).
How can I contact Abdelhamid & Co or request a quotation?
You can reach the firm by phone or WhatsApp at +971 50 794 8028, by direct line at +971 065 289 414, or through the contact form on this page. The office is located at Sharjah, Al Qasimia, Omran Tower, Office 302. All engagements are quoted on a transparent, fixed-fee basis — learn more about the firm.
Contact Us
📞 Phone / WhatsApp: +971 50 794 8028 | 📞 Direct: +971 065 289 414 | 🌐 Sharjah, Al Qasimia, Omran Tower, Office 302
Licensed by the UAE Ministry of Economy (LC0106-01) | FTA Tax Agent TAN: 30003958 | TAAN: 20033908 | UAECA | IACPA | EAAA Fellow (124) | IASCA Fellow (1361)
Last reviewed: April 2026. Content reflects UAE law at date of review.