Crowe UAE
Info CheckedProperty Accountants & Tax Advisors
DIFC, Dubai
About
Crowe UAE was founded in 1981 by Dr. Khalid Maniar and is part of the Crowe Global network (Top 10 globally). With approximately 260-500 professionals, the firm operates from DIFC — providing specialised advisory for free zone-based property and investment companies.
Property-Related Tax Services
- Corporate tax planning for DIFC and free zone entities
- VAT registration, reporting, and FTA audit support
- Transfer pricing advisory and documentation
- DIFC compliance and regulatory advisory
- Audit and assurance for real estate companies
- Tax structuring for property holding structures
Awards & Recognition
- Best Auditing Firm 2024 UAE (Global Business & Finance Magazine)
- Best Tax Advisory Firm 2024 UAE
- Best Tax & Audit Service Provider (Global Banking & Finance Awards 2019)
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Services Offered
Key services Crowe UAE provides for property accountants & tax advisors clients in Dubai:
Why Choose Crowe UAE
- UAE member firm of Crowe Global, the 8th-largest global accountancy network spanning 130+ countries.
- Established in the UAE in 1981 by Dr Khalid Maniar, growing into one of the country's leading accountancy firms with 500+ people.
- DIFC Approved Auditor — Crowe Mak Ltd has operated in the DIFC since 2006.
- FTA-registered tax agency for VAT and Corporate Tax registration, filing and FTA representation.
- Real-estate audit experience — assisted RERA on escrow-account audit reporting and reviews owners'-association service-charge budgets.
How Crowe UAE Works
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Initial consultation
Discuss your audit, tax or advisory needs with the team to scope the engagement.
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Proposal & engagement
Receive a tailored scope and quote covering the audit, tax or advisory services required.
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Information gathering
Provide financial records and supporting documentation for review and analysis.
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Audit, filing & reporting
Audited statements, VAT/Corporate Tax returns or advisory deliverables are prepared and submitted to the relevant authority.
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Ongoing compliance
Continued advisory and compliance support is maintained across reporting cycles.
Business Profile
Hours and pricing may change — confirm directly with the business before engaging.
Licenses & Certifications
Licenses and certifications are subject to renewal. Verify current status with the issuing authority before engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I pay tax on Dubai rental income as an individual?
The UAE does not levy personal income tax on individuals, so personal rental income is generally not subject to income tax. Where property activity is carried on through a business or reaches a taxable threshold, UAE Corporate Tax may apply. A tax adviser can assess your specific structure.
Does UAE Corporate Tax apply to property investors and developers?
UAE Corporate Tax (9% on taxable profits above the AED 375,000 threshold, effective for financial years starting on or after 1 June 2023) applies to juridical persons such as companies and certain business activities. Whether it applies to a given property holding depends on how it is structured; Crowe advises on registration and filing.
Is VAT charged when buying or leasing commercial property in the UAE?
As a general UAE rule, commercial property is standard-rated at 5% VAT, the first supply of new residential property is zero-rated, and subsequent residential leasing is exempt. Crowe provides VAT registration, filing and industry-specific real-estate VAT advisory.
Do I need an FTA-registered tax agent?
An FTA-registered tax agent can represent your business before the Federal Tax Authority on VAT and Corporate Tax matters. Crowe UAE operates as an FTA-registered tax agency.
Does Crowe audit owners'-association service charges and developer escrow accounts?
Yes. Crowe reviews owners'-association service-charge budgets and conducts escrow-account audits for real-estate projects, and has assisted RERA in developing the escrow-account audit reporting process.
Is Crowe a DIFC-approved auditor?
Yes. Crowe Mak Ltd has operated in the DIFC since 2006 and is a DIFC Approved Auditor, providing audit and compliance services that meet DIFC requirements.
When was Crowe established in the UAE and how large is it?
Crowe UAE was founded in 1981 by Dr Khalid Maniar (originally as Mak & Partners). It has grown into one of the country's leading accountancy firms with 500+ people and is the UAE member of the Crowe Global network.
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