United Arab Emirates • India Tax & Accounting

Tax & accounting partners for fast-growing businesses

Growth-focused corporate tax advisory, VAT compliance, and cross-border accounting delivered by former Big-4 leaders across UAE, India & GCC jurisdictions.

14+
Years Experience
ITR 2022
Rising Star Indirect Tax
9+
Tax Jurisdictions
Executive Leadership
ICAI & ICSI Qualified
Faizan Bashamakh - Managing Partner & CEO
Faizan Bashamakh
Managing Partner & CEO
Ex-KPMG & MMJS UAE
Heena Pawaskar - Director
Heena Pawaskar
Director
Head of India Centre
UAE • KSA • Bahrain • India View Bios

Professional Accreditations & Multilateral Jurisdictional Rigor

Chartered Accountants (ICAI) • ITR World Tax "Rising Star 2022" • Company Secretaries (ICSI) • UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) Compliance • Saudi ZATCA & Bahrain NBR Experience • Ex-KPMG, MMJS & Deloitte Pedigree • Dedicated India Compliance Center
Why We're Different

Most tax and accounting firms weren't built for businesses like yours

When your business is scaling rapidly across the UAE, GCC and India, the last thing you need is an accountant who is slow to respond, sends last-minute filing requests, or hides behind obscure tax jargon.

Direct Senior Leadership Involvement

Most firms delegate your account to junior associates. At FBH, you work directly with seasoned Chartered Accountants who know your business inside out.

Fast Slack & WhatsApp Communication

Fixed Fees, Premium Execution

Pay one transparent, predictable fee for your complete tax compliance and advisory needs. No hourly ticking clocks, no surprise billings.

Complete Fee Predictability

Big-4 Pedigree with Boutique Agility

Benefit from technical rigor acquired at KPMG, MMJS, AW Rostamani Group (9 jurisdictions), and Deloitte India, delivered with responsive boutique speed.

14+ Years Enterprise Tax Caliber

Bilateral UAE • India Powerhouse

On-the-ground UAE advisory combined with our centralized India compliance delivery centre gives you unmatched turnaround times and substantial cost savings.

Dual-Jurisdiction Seamlessness
Our Services

Services built for today, and two years from now

Whether you are launching in Dubai, restructuring cross-border operations, or requiring outsourced accounting — we manage every regulatory milestone.

UAE Corporate Tax

Complete corporate tax advisory, tax group formation, qualifying free zone person (QFZP) determinations, and seamless FTA tax return submissions.

  • 9% Corporate Tax compliance & filing
  • Free Zone 0% Qualifying Income reviews
  • Transfer pricing documentation
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VAT Advisory & Compliance

Comprehensive VAT implementation, quarterly return submissions, voluntary disclosures, and pre-audit health checks led by ITR-recognized tax experts.

  • Quarterly & annual VAT return filings
  • VAT health checks to avert FTA penalties
  • VAT refund claims & audit representations
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Accounting & Bookkeeping

Accurate records and a dedicated team obsessing over your financial details so you don't have to. Full reconciliation, invoices, and cloud software setup.

  • Daily bookkeeping & bank reconciliation
  • Setup on Xero, Zoho Books & QuickBooks
  • IFRS compliant financial statements
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Outsourced Finance Function

A complete finance department without the hiring overhead. Instant access to chartered accountants, virtual CFO advisory, cash flow forecasting, and payroll.

  • Virtual CFO & board-ready management packs
  • Payroll, WPS processing & gratuity calculations
  • Runway, budget vs actuals & unit economics
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Cross-Border Structuring

Expert tax structuring across the UAE, India, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain. Maximize double taxation relief (DTAA) while safeguarding global corporate compliance.

  • India-UAE bilateral tax optimization
  • KSA ZATCA & Bahrain NBR tax advisory
  • Permanent Establishment (PE) mitigation
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Free Zone & Company Setup

Strategic guidance on selecting the optimal jurisdiction — DMCC, DIFC, IFZA, Meydan, or UAE Mainland — with complete tax residency planning.

  • Trade license & corporate bank account support
  • Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) filings
  • Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) compliance
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Leadership Team

Led by prominent industry leaders & Big-4 alumni

Our founders combine over 27 years of enterprise tax experience, advising multinational groups, sovereign brands, and ambitious startups across the Middle East and India.

Faizan Bashamakh
ITR Rising Star Indirect Tax 2022

Faizan Bashamakh

Managing Partner & CEO

14+ Years in Taxation, Consulting & Corporate Finance

Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)
Bachelor of Commerce (India)

Faizan is a prominent tax professional in the UAE with extensive Big-4 and enterprise leadership. Prior to founding FBH, he worked with KPMG and MMJS Consulting in the UAE, and served as Group Tax Manager of AW Rostamani Group, managing tax operations across 9 jurisdictions, following earlier assignments with Deloitte India.

Tax Jurisdictions: UAE • Saudi Arabia • Bahrain • India
Key Sectors: Real Estate • Retail • Trading & Free Zones • Logistics
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Heena Pawaskar
Head of India Compliance Centre

Heena Pawaskar

Director

13+ Years in Taxation, Auditing & Accounting

Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Bachelor of Commerce (India)
Directs Deliverables Team for Global Clients

Heena is a founding member of FBH who leads our centralized compliance center in India. With a plethora of experience in the tax field, Heena has assisted large business conglomerates with corporate tax planning, group structuring, accounting execution, and ad hoc advisory.

Tax Jurisdictions: United Arab Emirates • India
Key Sectors: Financial Services • Real Estate • Retail & Manufacturing • Trading
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Sector Expertise

Industry expertise that goes deeper

We understand the exact regulatory landscape and financial nuances of your specific industry, not just generic bookkeeping rules.

Real Estate & Construction

Specialized VAT treatment for commercial vs. residential developments, RERA compliance, retention money accounting, and corporate tax structuring.

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Retail & Manufacturing

Inventory valuation, supply chain VAT, customs duty reconciliations, multi-outlet point-of-sale accounting, and margin optimization.

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Logistics & Supply Chain

Cross-border freight VAT, zero-rated international transport, bonded warehouse operations, and regional GCC customs compliance.

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Trading & Free Zones

Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) 0% corporate tax benefit mapping, high-seas sales, merchanting trade, and Designated Zone VAT rules.

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Healthcare & Education

Zero-rated healthcare supply treatments, educational institution tax exemptions, medical practitioner payroll, and grant management.

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Financial Services & FinTech

DIFC/ADGM entity compliance, exempt financial services VAT input apportionment, cross-border remittance structuring, and regulatory reporting.

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Client Testimonials

Don't take our word for it...

"Faizan and the FBH team were instrumental in restructuring our group entities across UAE and India. His background at AW Rostamani and KPMG gives him an acute eye for cross-border pitfalls. Absolutely five-star service."

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Anand Kumar
Managing Director, Gulf Horizon Trading

"Having Heena lead the India compliance centre while coordinating directly with our Dubai executive office makes everything frictionless. We receive board reports well ahead of deadlines without ever having to chase."

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Sarah Rahman
Chief Financial Officer, Apex Logistics

"Navigating the new 9% UAE Corporate Tax felt overwhelming until we engaged FBH. They performed a comprehensive health check, structured our Free Zone qualifying income, and saved us substantial tax expense."

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Mohamed Al-Khatib
Founder & CEO, Horizon PropTech

"Their attention to detail and proactive approach has made a world of difference. When the FTA inquired about our VAT reconciliation, FBH resolved it within 48 hours without any fines. Highly recommended!"

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Rohan Sharma
Finance Director, BlueWave Retail Group
Cross-Border Specialization

Scaling between UAE • India • GCC? We eliminate cross-border friction

With Chartered Accountants on the ground in the UAE and a dedicated delivery centre in India, we seamlessly handle Double Tax Avoidance Agreements (DTAA), transfer pricing, and corporate tax structuring.

Insights & Guides

Expert insights to help manage your taxes

Corporate Tax

UAE Corporate Tax: Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) Rules Demystified

How Free Zone entities can legally qualify for the 0% corporate tax rate, maintain adequate economic substance, and avoid disqualifying revenue traps.

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VAT Compliance

VAT Health Check Checklist: Common Mistakes That Trigger FTA Penalties

A 10-step audit preparation guide for finance managers. Learn how to identify discrepancies in tax invoices, import VAT, and input apportionments.

By Heena Pawaskar Read Guide →
International Tax

India – UAE Double Tax Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) Playbook

Strategies for Indian founders setting up in Dubai, withholding tax rates on royalties and dividends, and Permanent Establishment safeguards.

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Ready to take control of your finances?

Unlock your potential with growth-focused tax & accounting

Book an initial 30-minute discovery consultation with Faizan Bashamakh and our senior partners to review your tax position and accounting architecture.

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