UHY James Chartered Accountants
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Barsha Heights, Dubai
About
UHY James is a Dubai-based chartered accountancy firm registered with the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and the DIFC. Part of the UHY International network — one of the top 20 global accounting networks — the firm brings institutional standards with local market expertise.
Tax & Property Services
UHY James provides statutory and internal audit, RERA compliance auditing for owners' associations and developers, corporate tax advisory and compliance, VAT registration and returns, transfer pricing documentation, business valuation, and forensic accounting. Their RERA audit practice serves community management companies, developers, and owners' associations with regulatory compliance and financial transparency reporting.
Key Differentiators
As an SCA-registered firm, UHY James can audit listed companies and regulated entities — a credential held by a limited number of firms in Dubai. Their RERA audit specialisation means deep understanding of service charge regulations, reserve fund requirements, and owners' association governance. The UHY International network provides access to cross-border expertise across 100+ countries for property investors with international portfolios.
Services Offered
Key services UHY James Chartered Accountants provides for property accountants & tax advisors clients in Dubai:
Why Choose UHY James Chartered Accountants
- Independent UAE member firm of UHY International, a global accountancy network established in 1986
- Operating in the UAE since 2005 with 19 partners/directors and 200+ professionals
- Registered auditor with DIFC (DFSA), ADGM and the CMA
- Dedicated RERA practice covering escrow account and service-charge audits for property businesses
- Offices across five emirates: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Fujairah
- ISO 9001:2015 certified; partners affiliated with ICAEW, ACCA and ICAI
How UHY James Chartered Accountants Works
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Consultation
Discuss your audit, tax or accounting needs and the scope of your property or business entity.
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Proposal & engagement
Receive a tailored scope and quotation, then formalise the engagement.
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Fieldwork & review
The team performs the audit, tax filing or accounting work in line with UAE regulations and IFRS.
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Reporting & filing
Deliver signed reports, RERA submissions or FTA filings as required.
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Ongoing advisory
Continued compliance support across VAT, corporate tax and 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 has no personal income tax, so individuals generally do not pay income tax on residential rental income. Where property activity is conducted through a business, UAE Corporate Tax may apply. We can review your specific structure.
Does UAE Corporate Tax apply to property investors?
UAE Corporate Tax (9% on taxable profits above the threshold) has applied to businesses since June 2023. Whether it applies depends on how the property is held — individuals holding real estate personally are treated differently from companies. We assess your case before advising.
Is VAT charged when buying or leasing property?
As a general UAE rule, the first supply of new residential property is zero-rated and subsequent residential leasing is exempt, while commercial property is standard-rated at 5% VAT. We advise on the correct treatment for your transaction.
Do you audit owners-association service charges?
Yes. UHY James has a dedicated RERA practice covering escrow account audits and service-charge/owners-association audits for jointly-owned property.
What regulators are you registered with?
We are a registered auditor with the DIFC (DFSA), ADGM and the CMA, and an independent member firm of UHY International. The firm is ISO 9001:2015 certified.
Which emirates do you cover?
We have offices across five emirates — Dubai (Business Bay HQ), Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Fujairah.
Do you provide accounting and bookkeeping for landlords and developers?
Yes. We provide accounting, bookkeeping, outsourcing and IFRS implementation support, alongside audit, corporate finance and tax services for property investors and developers.
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