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.
Growth-focused corporate tax advisory, VAT compliance, and cross-border accounting delivered by former Big-4 leaders across UAE, India & GCC jurisdictions.
Professional Accreditations & Multilateral Jurisdictional Rigor
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.
Most firms delegate your account to junior associates. At FBH, you work directly with seasoned Chartered Accountants who know your business inside out.
Pay one transparent, predictable fee for your complete tax compliance and advisory needs. No hourly ticking clocks, no surprise billings.
Benefit from technical rigor acquired at KPMG, MMJS, AW Rostamani Group (9 jurisdictions), and Deloitte India, delivered with responsive boutique speed.
On-the-ground UAE advisory combined with our centralized India compliance delivery centre gives you unmatched turnaround times and substantial cost savings.
Whether you are launching in Dubai, restructuring cross-border operations, or requiring outsourced accounting — we manage every regulatory milestone.
Complete corporate tax advisory, tax group formation, qualifying free zone person (QFZP) determinations, and seamless FTA tax return submissions.
Comprehensive VAT implementation, quarterly return submissions, voluntary disclosures, and pre-audit health checks led by ITR-recognized tax experts.
Accurate records and a dedicated team obsessing over your financial details so you don't have to. Full reconciliation, invoices, and cloud software setup.
A complete finance department without the hiring overhead. Instant access to chartered accountants, virtual CFO advisory, cash flow forecasting, and payroll.
Expert tax structuring across the UAE, India, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain. Maximize double taxation relief (DTAA) while safeguarding global corporate compliance.
Strategic guidance on selecting the optimal jurisdiction — DMCC, DIFC, IFZA, Meydan, or UAE Mainland — with complete tax residency planning.
Our founders combine over 27 years of enterprise tax experience, advising multinational groups, sovereign brands, and ambitious startups across the Middle East and India.
Managing Partner & CEO
14+ Years in Taxation, Consulting & Corporate Finance
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.
Director
13+ Years in Taxation, Auditing & Accounting
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.
We understand the exact regulatory landscape and financial nuances of your specific industry, not just generic bookkeeping rules.
Specialized VAT treatment for commercial vs. residential developments, RERA compliance, retention money accounting, and corporate tax structuring.
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Learn More →"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."
"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."
"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."
"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!"
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.
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Book an initial 30-minute discovery consultation with Faizan Bashamakh and our senior partners to review your tax position and accounting architecture.