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Your move to the UAE, expertly handled.

Tax advisory, structuring and company setup for international founders, investors and families. One Chartered Accountant-led team takes care of everything, from the first plan to every filing.

Why international clients choose Imperial Group

Moving money, a family or a company across borders is a high-stakes decision. Our clients want precise advice, discretion and one firm that takes responsibility for the whole picture.

Chartered Accountant-led

Every engagement is overseen by a qualified Chartered Accountant, so the advice you get is technical, current and accountable.

Confidential by design

We never name our clients, show their logos or publish reviews. Many of our clients prefer that nobody knows who advises them, and we respect that. NDAs on request.

One team, every stage

Advice, setup, tax, accounting and compliance are handled by one team, so nothing falls between providers and one calendar tracks every deadline.

Built for clients abroad

Calls bookable online at times that suit Europe, the Americas and Australia, documents signed electronically wherever the authorities allow, and key guides in English and Russian.

Advice first, then everything that follows

We start with the decisions that matter most, how you are taxed and how your business is structured, and then handle the setup and compliance that keep it working. Select an underlined service to read more.

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Set up

Company formation in the mainland, free zones, offshore and DIFC, plus visas, banking and the government paperwork that follows.

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Account

Clean monthly books and management accounts you can actually run the business on.

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Comply

The registrations and certifications regulators, banks and government buyers ask for.

The kind of work we do

Because we keep client names private, these examples describe typical engagements rather than specific clients.

Software founder, United Kingdom

Relocating a growing SaaS business to Dubai

Situation
A founder planned to move to Dubai and run the business from there, but the company and most clients were in the UK.
What we did
Mapped the timing of the move under the UK statutory residence test, set up a free zone company with real substance, obtained the tax residency certificate and opened the bank account.
Outcome
A clean, documented exit from UK residence and a UAE company ready to invoice clients from day one.

E-commerce owner, Germany

Moving without a tax treaty in place

Situation
Germany has had no tax treaty with the UAE since 2022, and the client held shares in his German trading company.
What we did
Worked through the exit-tax and extended-liability exposure with the client's German adviser, then built the UAE structure and substance around that plan.
Outcome
The client moved knowing exactly what remained taxable in Germany, with no surprises the following year.

Family office, United States

UAE investment holding for a US citizen

Situation
A US citizen resident in Dubai wanted to hold regional investments through a UAE company.
What we did
Designed the holding structure with the US rules on foreign companies in mind, set up the entity and the bookkeeping needed for US reporting.
Outcome
One structure that works in both countries, with the records the family's US preparer needs each year.

Property investor, Australia

Golden Visa through Dubai property

Situation
An Australian investor bought off-plan property in Dubai and wanted long-term residence for the family.
What we did
Reviewed the Golden Visa route and documents, advised on holding the property personally or through a company, and coordinated the visa process.
Outcome
Ten-year residence for the family and a clear view of Australian tax on the move.

Technology founder, Russia

Company, residence and banking in one plan

Situation
A founder relocating with his team needed a company, visas and a working bank account, all quickly.
What we did
Chose the free zone, prepared a complete KYC and source-of-funds pack before approaching banks, then registered for corporate tax.
Outcome
A licensed company, residence visas and an operating account, with compliance in place from the first month.

European group, Netherlands

Regional hub with full compliance

Situation
A Dutch group opened a UAE subsidiary to serve the Gulf and needed it run properly from a distance.
What we did
Set up transfer pricing documentation for intercompany services, monthly reporting to head office, corporate tax filings and audit coordination.
Outcome
Head office gets reliable monthly numbers and the UAE entity meets every deadline.

Illustrative examples based on the type of work we carry out. Names, nationalities and details are representative and do not describe a specific client.

How an engagement runs

Every recommendation starts from a clear picture of your situation, in the UAE and at home.

  1. Understand

    A confidential first conversation about your plans, your current tax position and the deadlines you are facing.

  2. Structure

    We recommend the residence plan, jurisdiction and structure that fit, and agree a clear scope and quote.

  3. Run

    We deliver the setup and stay on as your finance and tax team, keeping every filing and renewal on schedule.

Eight letters, eight commitments

Each letter of our name stands for a principle we hold ourselves to. Select a letter to read it.

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Integrity

Lasting relationships built on honesty and ethical practice.

Common questions

Short answers to what new clients ask most. For your situation, get in touch.

Can you work with us if we are based outside the UAE?

Yes. Most of our international clients start working with us before they arrive. We meet by video call and handle documents electronically wherever the authorities allow it.

Is Dubai really tax-free?

For individuals, there is no personal income tax on salaries, dividends or personal investment income, and no inheritance or wealth tax. Businesses pay 9% corporate tax on taxable profits above AED 375,000, and VAT is 5%. Your home country may still tax you if you do not leave it properly, which is where planning matters.

Which jurisdiction should I set up in?

It depends on where your customers are, whether you need an office, and how you plan to bank and hold assets. Mainland suits businesses trading across the UAE, free zones suit many international and service businesses, and DIFC suits financial services and holding structures. We compare the options for your case before you commit.

Can you handle our statutory audit?

Yes. We prepare your accounts and audit file and manage the whole audit process for you. The audit opinion itself is issued by a UAE-licensed audit firm, as the law requires.

How do you charge?

Every engagement is scoped to what you actually need, so we quote after a first conversation. Ongoing work usually runs on a fixed monthly retainer, and one-off projects are quoted up front.

Do you name your clients?

No. Confidentiality is part of the service. We do not publish client names, logos or reviews, and we sign NDAs on request.

Tell us what you are planning

Send a few lines about your situation. Everything you share is treated as confidential.

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+971 50 961 1766
Office
Financial Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

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