Managing tax is critical for any business operating across borders, whether well-established globally or expanding into new markets via M&A activity. With tax laws changing frequently, it’s not enough to simply comply in each jurisdiction, businesses need to think ahead and understand the short and long term tax impact of their decisions in the context of their overall business strategy.

Businesses should be considering where to locate operations, the type of entity to use, how to finance activities, and what the tax costs, benefits, and regulatory requirements will be in new markets, including the impact on the group’s effective tax rate. At the same time, they must respond to constant legislative change, rising regulatory scrutiny, stricter compliance and control expectations, and the need to ensure tax planning remains appropriate and aligned with the businesses values and evolving business model.

KPMG’s international tax team helps clients navigate these issues by managing the complexity of multiple tax systems and international regulations, identifying both risks and opportunities. With an international mindset and experience supporting expansions and tax structuring across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe, the team supports clients in designing and implementing robust, commercially aligned international tax strategies.

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Seasoned professionals with deep UAE tax expertise

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Cutting-edge approaches to complex Tax challenges

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Reliable guidance for your business growth

Our services

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Tax health check

In a constantly evolving global tax landscape, we help clients identify tax risks and opportunities through focused “health checks,” improving compliance, reducing potential exposures, and supporting a more robust tax control framework.

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Group restructuring

Whether you are relocating operations or transforming your business model we provide practical, end-to-end support. We assess your holding, investment or trading structures and cross-border flows, as well as key tax considerations such as permanent establishment, withholding tax, and double tax treaty relief.

Working closely with our transfer pricing, we deliver integrated, commercially focused solutions that enable you to operate globally with confidence by helping you manage tax risk and support your compliance needs.

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Expanding for growth

We support your growth ambitions by designing cross-border, business-driven structures that align substance, profit allocation, and strategy. Our approach helps you navigate the tax implications of operating and holding structures from both an investment and divestment perspective, ensuring compliance while managing risk and preserving value.

We help position your organization for long-term growth and future transactions enabling you to scale with confidence, maintain control, and align your tax framework with your global ambitions

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Co-ordinating international tax reporting

We help you bring control and clarity to your tax reporting and disclosure obligations through the strength of our global network, expertise, and leading technology. We support you in navigating complex global requirements including economic substance rules, automatic exchange of information, and cross-border disclosure regimes by strengthening data quality, governance, and processes across systems and teams. Our approach enables you to manage increasing reporting demands efficiently, enhance transparency, and ensure compliance with local and international tax rules.

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Changing international tax environment

We help you navigate the rapid evolution of tax regimes across the Middle East, including the introduction and development of corporate tax, Zakat, VAT, and the global implementation of Pillar Two (global minimum tax) rules. We deliver proactive impact assessments, data and systems readiness reviews, and targeted restructuring and advisory support to ensure you are prepared as rules continue to evolve.

Our technology led approach enables you to remain compliant and in control while adapting efficiently to local requirements and global standards, helping you manage risk, respond to regulatory change with confidence, and maintain a competitive edge across the region.

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Managing Global ETR

We help you manage your global effective tax rate and optimize cash tax outcomes. From profit allocation and loss utilization to financing and profit repatriation strategies, we design approaches that align with your broader commercial priorities.

Our focus is on striking the right balance between shareholder value, liquidity, credit considerations, and an evolving international tax landscape to help you maintain control while maximizing after-tax returns.