Ashish Athavale
Partner – Tax Advisory Services
Operating across borders introduces additional tax considerations that require careful planning and alignment with both local and international regulations. With more than 55 years of market experience and access to BDO’s global network, BDO in the UAE supports organisations and internationally mobile individuals in managing cross-border tax obligations while maintaining operational efficiency.
As the UAE continues to strengthen its alignment with global tax standards, businesses increasingly need to ensure that their international structures, reporting frameworks, and compliance processes remain robust, transparent, and aligned with regulatory expectations.
How BDO in the UAE can support
In addition to general international tax planning and advisory services, BDO in the UAE supports organisations across a wide range of cross-border tax matters.
- Inbound structuring for investment into the UAE – tax-efficient structures for foreign investment into the UAE, including free zone vs mainland analysis
- Outbound investment structuring and tax strategy – planning UAE-based groups’ international expansion with treaty and holding structure analysis
- Mergers and acquisitions, including tax due diligence
- Tax residency certificate applications for corporates and individuals – supporting corporate and individual applications for UAE tax residency certificates
- Transfer pricing advisory
- Double tax treaties — advice on applying the UAE’s growing network of tax treaties to reduce withholding taxes and avoid double taxation
- Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) reporting for large MNE groups with UAE presence
Why businesses choose BDO in the UAE
- Access to BDO’s international network – coordinated cross-border advice across 160+ countries
- UAE treaty specialists – experience applying the UAE’s bilateral tax treaty network
- Tax residency certificate support – assistance for both individuals and corporate entities
- Partner-led engagement – deep understanding of UAE regulatory requirements
Supporting international growth
Our partner-led approach combines local regulatory insight with global perspective, helping organisations manage international tax exposure while supporting cross-border operations, investment, and sustainable growth.
