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This document sets out our 2026 standalone fees alongside the four GCG One service packages. Standalone pricing applies to one-off engagements; package pricing applies to bundled annual subscriptions where multiple lines are combined into a single fee.
All amounts are quoted in AED, exclusive of authority fees and VAT where applicable. Prices marked From, Case by case or On demand are scoped at engagement.
- P GCG One — Service Packages
- 01 Administration & Annual Compliance (Section 1)
- 02 Administration & Annual Compliance (Section 2)
- 03 Tax Services
- 04 Visa Services
- 05 Banking Services
- 06 Accounting Services
- 07 Finance Services
- 08 Directorship Services
- 09 Governance & Compliance
- 10 Advisory Services
- Terms, Validity & Contact
Bundle the services your structure runs on,
pay one annual fee.
Each package combines compliance, accounting, tax, legal and admin lines into a single subscription. Package pricing replaces — it does not add to — the standalone fees in the rest of this document.
Foundational compliance + legal corporate support for low-activity entities.
Day-to-day finance discipline — VAT filing, core accounting, legal hygiene.
Full operational layer — tax advisory, SME accounting, payroll, AGMs.
Senior advisory, fractional CFO and the full finance + tax stack.
Lean compliance + light bookkeeping for passive holdings.
Active holding companies — full accounting, VAT and CT filings.
How package pricing works
The Standalone figure is what these services would total if purchased line by line. The Package figure is the bundled annual subscription. Anything outside the package — incorporations, visas, banking, M&A — is quoted at the standalone rate.
What's inside each package
Each service line in this document carries a small tag indicating which packages include it. Tags read Adv · Core · Mng · Ent · H-P · H-A. The full inclusion matrix is available on request.
What's bundled into each package.
| Service | Adv | Core | Mng | Ent | H-P | H-A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 · Administration & Annual Compliance | ||||||
| Annual Company Compliance & Ownership Protection | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Personal Account Manager | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| 02 · Administration & Annual Compliance | ||||||
| Legal Corporate Support | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Board Resolutions | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Annual General Meeting | — | — | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| License Renewal Assistance | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Share Transfer (Single Transfer) | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Director Change (Single Change) | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Document Attestation (Per Document) | — | — | — | ● | — | — |
| Annual Economic Substance Review & Report | — | — | — | ● | — | — |
| MOA / AOA Amendment (Standalone) | — | ● | ● | ● | — | — |
| 03 · Tax Services | ||||||
| TRC — Individual (> 183 Days in UAE) | — | — | — | ● | — | — |
| VAT Registration | ● | ● | ● | ● | — | ● |
| VAT Deregistration | ● | ● | ● | ● | — | ● |
| Corporate Tax (CT) Registration | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Corporate Tax (CT) Deregistration | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| VAT Filing (Quarterly) | — | ● | ● | ● | — | — |
| CT Transaction Advisory | — | — | ● | ● | — | — |
| CT Filing (Annually) | ◐ | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| CT Filing (Annually) — QFZP | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Audit Management | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| 04 · Visa Services | ||||||
| All services | Not included in any package · standalone only | |||||
| 05 · Banking Services | ||||||
| All services | Not included in any package · standalone only | |||||
| 06 · Accounting Services | ||||||
| Basic Accounting Pack | — | — | — | — | ● | — |
| Core Accounting Pack | — | ● | — | — | — | ● |
| SME Accounting Pack | — | — | ● | — | — | — |
| Enterprise Accounting Pack | — | — | — | ● | — | — |
| Payroll Services (Standalone) | — | — | ● | ● | — | — |
| 07 · Finance Services | ||||||
| Fractional CFO Services | — | — | — | ● | — | — |
| 08 · Directorship Services | ||||||
| All services | Not included in any package · standalone only | |||||
| 09 · Governance & Compliance | ||||||
| All services | Not included in any package · standalone only | |||||
| 10 · Advisory Services | ||||||
| All services | Not included in any package · standalone only | |||||
Sections marked "Not included in any package" — Visa Services, Banking, parts of Finance, Directorship, Governance and Advisory — remain available to all clients at the standalone rates listed in their respective sections.
Ongoing ownership of the entity's statutory, tax, immigration and authority obligations — so the company stays in good standing without you chasing it.
UAE entities operate across multiple regulators simultaneously — the licensing authority (Freezone, DED or DIFC/ADGM registrar), the Federal Tax Authority for VAT and Corporate Tax, the General Directorate of Residency for visas, and the UBO registry. Each has its own deadlines, portals and penalty regime, and the UAE has moved aggressively from a paper-based to a fully-portal-based enforcement model where missed deadlines trigger automatic fines without warning. Without a dedicated owner of the compliance calendar, even well-run companies routinely lose their good-standing status — which in turn blocks bank transactions, visa renewals and license issuance. This service is essential for any company whose shareholders or directors are based outside the UAE, for groups with multiple entities, and for any structure where a loss of good-standing would disrupt operations.
UAE company life involves constant cross-departmental coordination — a single visa renewal can touch immigration, the FTA, the bank and the licensing authority. Without a single point of accountability, owners spend disproportionate time chasing portals, translating between authorities and re-explaining context to fresh service-provider contacts. A named manager working over the client's preferred messenger removes the friction, enforces deadlines, escalates blocked items and keeps the founder informed without the chase. Particularly valuable for non-resident shareholders, multi-entity groups, and founders whose time is more valuable spent on the business than on administrative coordination.
| Service | Adv | Core | Mng | Ent | H-P | H-A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Company Compliance & Ownership Protection | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Personal Account Manager | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
Incorporation, corporate housekeeping and the documents that hold a structure together — drafted, filed and kept current.
The choice between Freezone, Mainland and Offshore at incorporation determines tax treatment (0% QFZP eligibility vs 9% standard CT), banking access, visa quotas, ownership rules and which authorities the company will report to for the rest of its life. Mistakes made at incorporation — wrong jurisdiction, wrong activities licensed, suboptimal share structure — are expensive and disruptive to fix later, often requiring full restructuring. This service is required at the start of every UAE business presence and is particularly important for founders entering the UAE for the first time, for companies that will rely on the 0% Free Zone regime, or for structures where banking access will be critical.
DIFC and ADGM are common-law financial free zones with English-language courts, world-class regulators (DFSA, FSRA) and direct access to top-tier banking — but their incorporation processes are documentation-heavy and rejection-prone for clients without proper structuring and KYC support. They are the jurisdictions of choice for holding companies, family offices, fund vehicles, fintechs and any structure that needs international credibility, common-law contractual certainty or DIFC Foundations for asset protection. Required when investors, banks or counterparties demand a sophisticated jurisdiction, when common-law dispute resolution matters, or when a family office or DIFC Foundation is being set up.
Active companies routinely need loan agreements ratified, MOAs amended, resolutions signed and corporate documents updated — work that is too small to justify external counsel each time but consequential enough that mistakes surface in audits, bank reviews and authority filings. Without an embedded legal layer, owners either over-pay external lawyers per matter or under-document the company's real legal life — both create problems at exit, fundraising or audit. Recommended for any operating company with regular intercompany flows, bank facilities, or governance changes.
Almost every consequential corporate action in the UAE requires a properly-formatted board or shareholder resolution — opening or changing a bank account, signing material contracts, approving share transfers, appointing directors, changing signatories, declaring dividends. Banks and authorities are strict about format, signing requirements and authority compliance, and incorrectly-drafted resolutions are routinely rejected. Triggered ad-hoc throughout a company's life, particularly at every governance event and for every bank-mandated action.
DIFC, ADGM and most international holding structures require an annual meeting of shareholders or directors with properly-drafted minutes and resolutions for the company to remain in good standing with the registrar. The meeting record also serves as critical substance evidence for tax purposes — demonstrating that the company is genuinely managed and controlled in the UAE, which is essential for tax-treaty access and CT efficiency. Required annually for all DIFC/ADGM entities and strongly recommended for any holding company with international operations.
ADGM and DIFC entities are required by their registrars to maintain statutory registers of members, directors and charges, prepare board packs, file annual confirmations and keep statutory books available for inspection — these are regulated obligations, not optional. Failure triggers registrar fines and can affect the company's good-standing status for banking and authority purposes. Required for every ADGM and DIFC company; the service relieves the founder or in-house team of the entire governance-administration burden.
UAE trade licenses must be renewed every 12 months, and the renewal is often gated on a refreshed lease, updated documents and clean compliance status across other authorities. Late renewal triggers fines, blocks visa renewals and can suspend the company's ability to transact — cascading consequences that are time-consuming and expensive to reverse. Required annually by every UAE-licensed entity; particularly important for companies whose visa-holders depend on the active license for residency.
Walking away from a UAE company without proper deregistration leaves shareholders personally exposed to ongoing fines, accumulating tax penalties, and immigration flags that block future UAE residency or business activity. A clean liquidation involves clearance from the FTA, immigration, the bank, the lease and the licensing authority — each a separate deadline-driven process. Required whenever a UAE entity is no longer needed, particularly when the shareholder intends to remain UAE-resident or do further UAE business in the future.
Share transfers in the UAE require notarised documentation, authority approval, license updates and updated shareholder registers — informal transfers are not recognised, create disputes at exit, and can invalidate the buyer's title if challenged. Triggered at every ownership change, investor onboarding, family or estate transfer, or restructuring event. Particularly important for shareholder transitions in family-owned companies and for investor entries where the buyer needs clean recorded title.
Director changes must be filed with the licensing authority within tight deadlines — failure invalidates bank mandates, blocks authority filings and creates governance gaps that show up in audits and due-diligence reviews. Required whenever a director resigns, is removed, is appointed, or changes role. Particularly important when changing bank signatories, replacing departing co-founders, or appointing new investors to the board.
UAE authorities, banks, schools and employers require MOFA-attested versions of foreign-issued documents — university degrees, marriage certificates, birth certificates, corporate documents, powers of attorney — for almost every meaningful application. The attestation chain typically involves notary, country of origin, UAE embassy and MOFA, each with its own timing. Triggered by visa renewals, school enrolments, employment processes, banking onboarding and any cross-border corporate filing — frequently time-critical.
UAE entities earning relevant income (financing, holding, IP, headquarters, distribution, lease, banking, insurance, investment fund, shipping) must demonstrate genuine economic substance in the UAE — qualified employees, adequate premises, board meetings held in the UAE — or face fines, deregistration risk, and denial of treaty benefits in the shareholders' home countries. Critical for holding companies, IP-holding entities, group treasury vehicles and any structure where UAE residency is being relied upon for international tax efficiency. Required annually for every entity within scope.
Day-to-day commercial life produces legal questions that don't fit a fixed package — supplier disputes, customer non-payment, employment terminations, MOHRE matters, regulator letters, contract negotiations, distributor disagreements. A retainer keeps senior counsel on tap at sub-engagement rates without per-matter friction. Recommended for active operating companies, founders managing employee teams, and any business with frequent contractual or regulatory touchpoints.
Many UAE actions — bank mandates, real estate transactions, government filings, court appearances, notarisations — require physical presence unless a properly notarised PoA is in place. Without a PoA, every transaction requires the principal to fly in. Essential for non-resident shareholders, frequently-travelling founders, and individuals who delegate authority to trusted advisors or family members. Triggered by any meaningful corporate or personal action that would otherwise require physical presence.
Without a Shareholders' Agreement, UAE company law's defaults govern — and those defaults rarely reflect the actual deal between founders, investors and key stakeholders, particularly on exit mechanics, deadlock resolution, dividend policy and reserved matters. The absence of an SHA shows up at the worst moments: investor exits, founder disputes, deadlocked decisions. Critical at the moment outside capital arrives, when co-founders enter, when strategic partners take stakes, or when family members are added to a structure.
Activity changes, share-capital adjustments, name changes and governance updates all require formal amendment of the MOA/AOA to be valid against authorities, banks and counterparties — until amended, the company technically still operates under the old framework. Triggered whenever the company changes what it does, raises capital, adds shareholders, restructures share classes, or updates its governance rules. A regular event in the life of any growing or evolving structure.
Most disputes the GCG team sees stem from contracts signed without proper review of UAE-specific risk — choice of law, jurisdiction (UAE courts vs DIFC/ADGM vs international arbitration), payment terms (no implied late-payment rights in UAE), termination provisions, and arbitration clauses that don't comply with UAE enforcement requirements. Recommended before signing any material commercial agreement — particularly distribution agreements, service contracts with foreign counterparties, and supplier terms.
| Service | Adv | Core | Mng | Ent | H-P | H-A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Company Formation (Freezone / Mainland / Offshore) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Company Formation (DIFC / ADGM — Non-Regulated) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Legal Corporate Support | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Board Resolutions | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Annual General Meeting | — | — | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Annual Company Secretary Services (ADGM / DIFC) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| License Renewal Assistance | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Company Liquidation Assistance | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Share Transfer (Single Transfer) | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Director Change (Single Change) | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Document Attestation (Per Document) | — | — | — | ● | — | — |
| Annual Economic Substance Review & Report | — | — | — | ● | — | — |
| Legal Retainer (Hourly) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Power of Attorney — Drafting & Registration | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Shareholder Agreement (SHA) Drafting | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MOA / AOA Amendment (Standalone) | — | ● | ● | ● | — | — |
| Commercial Contract Review & Drafting | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Registrations, returns and the strategic tax positioning that keeps a UAE structure compliant and efficient — VAT, corporate tax, transfer pricing and TRCs.
A UAE Tax Residency Certificate is the formal proof that a foreign tax authority requires before granting treaty relief on UAE-source or international income. Without a TRC, the home country can deny the treaty benefit and tax UAE-earned income at full domestic rates. Essential for individuals who have moved to the UAE and need their home country to recognise the change in tax residency, and for those relying on UAE residency for inheritance, capital gains, or dividend treaty positioning.
Residents who don't meet the 183-day physical presence threshold can still qualify for a UAE TRC by demonstrating that the UAE is the centre of their vital interests — family, primary residence, primary economic activity. Building this case requires documented evidence and a defended argument before the FTA. Critical for internationally-mobile individuals who have made the UAE their genuine home base but whose business and family travel patterns keep them under 183 days physically present.
A Corporate TRC is required for UAE entities to access tax-treaty benefits in countries where they earn income — without it, foreign tax authorities can refuse reduced withholding rates on dividends, interest and royalties, often costing materially more than the certificate itself. Required for any UAE entity earning cross-border income from treaty countries, particularly holding companies receiving dividends or licensing IP internationally.
VAT registration with the FTA is mandatory once taxable supplies cross AED 375,000 in any rolling 12-month period, with voluntary registration available from AED 187,500. Late registration triggers automatic FTA penalties, back-dated VAT liability on supplies made above the threshold, and ongoing scrutiny. Required for any operating company crossing the threshold, and worth registering voluntarily for B2B businesses that benefit from input-VAT recovery.
Companies that fall below the threshold or wind down must deregister within 20 business days of becoming eligible — failure triggers automatic penalties and keeps the entity on the FTA's filing radar with quarterly return obligations even if there is no activity. Required at company closure, on falling below the threshold, or when the business model changes to all-exempt supplies.
Every UAE-licensed entity is required to register for Corporate Tax with the FTA — there is no exemption from registration even for 0%-rate Free Zone entities, exempt entities or QFZPs. Late registration triggers automatic AED 10,000 penalty per the FTA's penalty regime. Required for every newly-licensed UAE entity within the FTA's specified deadline.
Companies that cease activities, liquidate, or otherwise stop being subject to UAE CT must deregister with the FTA — leaving registration open creates ongoing filing obligations, accumulating penalties for missed returns, and indefinite exposure even when the company is no longer trading. Required at company closure or whenever the entity ceases to be subject to UAE CT.
DIFC Foundations seeking transparent (Unincorporated Partnership) tax treatment under UAE Corporate Tax must apply under Article 17 — without successful application, the default classification can create unexpected CT liability at the foundation level on assets held for the founder and beneficiaries. Critical for most asset-holding DIFC Foundations, family wealth structures and succession-planning vehicles, where the goal is tax-transparent treatment of the foundation's income and assets.
VAT-registered entities must file quarterly returns on time with accurate categorisation of standard-rated, zero-rated, exempt and out-of-scope supplies — late or incorrect filings trigger automatic penalties (starting at AED 1,000 and escalating) and can flag the company for FTA audit. Required every quarter for every VAT-registered entity; this service is available only to clients on GCG accounting packs because accuracy depends on having clean books.
Many transactions — intra-group asset transfers, group restructurings, asset disposals, intercompany financing arrangements — carry CT consequences (transfer-pricing exposure, deemed disposals, loss of QFZP status) that, if planned for in advance, can often be structured for materially better outcomes. Recommended ahead of any material transaction; particularly important for QFZP entities considering changes that could jeopardise 0% status, and for groups planning intercompany flows.
The annual Corporate Tax return is mandatory for every UAE entity — even those at 0% rate, exempt status or QFZP status. Late or incorrect filings trigger automatic penalties (starting AED 500/month) and flag the company for FTA scrutiny. Required for every UAE-licensed entity within the FTA's annual filing window.
Free Zone entities relying on the 0% Corporate Tax rate must demonstrate Qualifying Free Zone Person status with proper segregation of qualifying vs non-qualifying income, evidenced economic substance, and full transfer-pricing compliance — done incorrectly, the entire entity falls back to the 9% standard rate retroactively for the year. Critical for any Free Zone company relying on the 0% regime to maintain its tax position; the QFZP filing is materially more complex than a standard return.
Audited financial statements are mandatory for many UAE entities (DMCC, DIFC, ADGM, Foundations, regulated entities, larger free-zone companies) and almost universally requested by banks for credit facilities, by counterparties in due diligence, and by authorities for various filings. Getting the audit done cleanly and on time avoids commercial friction and demonstrates institutional credibility — particularly important for companies seeking funding, planning exits, or operating in regulated sectors.
UAE companies with related-party transactions (intercompany services, financing, IP licensing, asset transfers between group entities) must maintain arm's-length documentation under UAE Corporate Tax rules — without it, the FTA can adjust prices, deny deductions and apply penalties. Required for any group structure with intercompany flows, particularly important for international groups using the UAE as a regional headquarters or holding location.
When errors in past VAT or CT filings are discovered (under-declared income, missed transactions, incorrect categorisation), voluntary disclosure via Form 211 dramatically reduces penalties versus FTA-detected errors — and can include a request for full penalty waiver in qualifying cases. The right route to fix mistakes before they become enforcement actions; triggered when an error is identified internally, by the auditor, or during transaction-readiness diligence.
Excise tax registration is mandatory for businesses dealing in tobacco products, energy drinks, sweetened beverages, electronic-smoking devices and related excisable goods — operating without registration is a serious FTA violation triggering significant penalties and supply-chain disruption. Required per product line for any business importing, producing, or stocking excisable goods.
| Service | Adv | Core | Mng | Ent | H-P | H-A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRC — Individual (> 183 Days in UAE) | — | — | — | ● | — | — |
| TRC — Individual (< 183 Days in UAE) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TRC — Corporate | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| VAT Registration | ● | ● | ● | ● | — | ● |
| VAT Deregistration | ● | ● | ● | ● | — | ● |
| Corporate Tax (CT) Registration | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Corporate Tax (CT) Deregistration | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Article 17 Application — Foundation Tax Exemption | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| VAT Filing (Quarterly) | — | ● | ● | ● | — | — |
| CT Transaction Advisory | — | — | ● | ● | — | — |
| CT Filing (Annually) | ◐ | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| CT Filing (Annually) — QFZP | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Audit Management | — | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Transfer Pricing Management | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FTA Voluntary Disclosure & Penalty Waiver | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Excise Tax Registration | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Resident, dependant, employee and Golden Visas — issued, renewed and cancelled with VIP medical and biometrics where you need them.
A UAE residence visa is the legal foundation of UAE residency — required for tax residency claims, banking, schooling, healthcare access, leasing, driving licences and almost every other resident benefit. New first-time issuance includes biometrics and full medical fitness testing. Required for every adult relocating to the UAE for the first time, for new employees being onboarded, and for dependants joining a sponsor.
Adults who have previously held a UAE residence visa and have biometrics already on file with immigration authorities can issue a new visa without repeating the biometrics step — a meaningful saving and time reduction over a full first-time visa. Triggered when a previously-resident person re-enters the UAE under a new sponsor or visa category, particularly common for shareholders moving between their own entities or employees changing sponsors.
UAE residence visa for child dependants (under 18) sponsored by a parent or guardian — required for school enrolment, healthcare access, and every government interaction the child will have. Triggered when a family relocates to the UAE, when a child is born to a UAE-resident parent, or when a previously-non-resident child joins a UAE-resident sponsor.
UAE residence visas have fixed validity (typically 2–3 years for employment-based, 10 years for Golden Visas) and must be renewed before expiry — lapse triggers fines, blocks bank transactions, jeopardises employment status, and creates immigration flags. Renewal involves fresh medical fitness testing and biometrics for most adults. Required before every visa expiry; particularly important for shareholders relying on the visa for tax residency.
UAE residence visas for children must be renewed before expiry to maintain school enrolment, healthcare access and resident status — lapse can disrupt schooling and create immigration complications for the family. Required for every child dependant before their visa expires.
UAE residence visa cancellation is required when a resident leaves the UAE permanently, changes sponsor, or otherwise ceases to need the visa — failure to cancel properly creates immigration overstays, blocks future re-entry on different sponsorship, and can complicate banking. Triggered at end of employment, departure from the UAE, change of sponsor, or company closure.
Standalone VIP medical fitness test for cases where the visa application itself is being processed elsewhere but the medical step needs door-to-door VIP handling — essential for senior executives, time-constrained shareholders, and applicants who cannot spend hours at standard medical centres. Triggered as a sub-step in any visa or renewal where the medical needs to be handled separately.
Standalone VIP Emirates ID biometrics appointment for cases where the medical is already complete and only the biometrics step remains — same VIP door-to-door treatment for senior or busy applicants. Triggered as a sub-step in any visa or renewal where the biometrics needs to be handled separately.
Lower-cost option for clients who arrange medical and biometrics themselves through standard government channels and only need the application processing layer — suitable for cost-conscious applicants and those whose medicals/biometrics are already complete from a prior process.
The 10-year Golden Visa under the investment category is granted to qualifying investors meeting specific thresholds — typically AED 2m+ in real estate (mortgaged or otherwise) or qualifying bank deposits. Provides decade-long residency stability without sponsor dependency, removing the need for biennial renewals and the risk of losing residency on employment change. Critical for high-net-worth investors, real estate buyers, and shareholders who want to anchor UAE residency long-term.
The 10-year Golden Visa under the professional / specialist category is granted on the basis of credentials, salary level, or specialist achievement — for senior executives, scientists, doctors, top engineers and high-earning specialists. Provides the same long-term residency benefits as the investment route but without the capital deployment requirement. Critical for senior employees, specialist hires and high-earning professionals who want long-term UAE residency stability.
Account opening that actually closes — and the online-banking pack to get you operational from day one.
UAE corporate bank account opening is the single most-cited friction point for new and inbound companies — rejection rates exceed 50% without proper compliance narrative, sector positioning and pre-screening. Failed applications create their own KYC flags that make subsequent applications harder. The guaranteed product removes the entire risk: full refund if the account is not ultimately opened. Critical for new companies, complex international structures, and clients whose previous bank applications have been declined.
Most active companies need at least two corporate accounts (typically operations + holding) plus a personal account for the controlling shareholder — handling all three together in a single coordinated engagement is materially faster, cheaper and more reliable than three separate openings. Recommended at incorporation for any company with active operations, multiple shareholders requiring personal banking, or holding-and-trading dual structure.
Bookkeeping packs scaled to quarterly transaction volume, plus standalone payroll — accurate, audit-ready and on schedule.
Suitable for passive holding companies, dormant entities and very-low-activity SPVs that still need books and FTA-compliant records to file VAT and CT returns and to remain audit-ready. Without basic bookkeeping, even a passive holding company cannot satisfy its annual CT filing obligations or respond to bank periodic reviews. Required for every UAE-licensed entity, scaled to the lowest-activity tier.
Active SMEs typically generate 50–150 transactions per month — too many for spreadsheets, not enough to justify an in-house finance team. Xero-based monthly bookkeeping, invoicing, bank reconciliation and management reporting keeps the company audit-ready, the founder informed, and the VAT and CT filings accurate. Required for any actively-trading SME and the foundation that makes timely VAT filing possible.
Higher-volume businesses with regular sales and supplier flows need more than bookkeeping — accounts payable and receivable tracking, monthly insights, and management-grade reporting that turns finance into a decision-making tool. Required for any SME at AED 5–20m revenue range, scaling teams, or running multi-currency operations.
High-volume businesses with complex operations, multi-entity structures, or sophisticated financial reporting needs require custom dashboards, automation, group consolidation and integrated tax planning — bespoke scope tailored to the specific business. Required for larger groups, regulated entities, and businesses preparing for fundraising or institutional investment.
UAE Mainland law requires WPS-compliant salary payment for all employees through approved channels, with strict deadlines and documentation — payroll done incorrectly triggers labour-ministry investigations, blocks visa renewals for the company's employees, and creates personal liability for the company's authorised signatory. Required for any company with mainland employees on the books; standalone option for companies not on a GCG accounting pack.
| Service | Adv | Core | Mng | Ent | H-P | H-A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Accounting Pack | — | — | — | — | ● | — |
| Core Accounting Pack | — | ● | — | — | — | ● |
| SME Accounting Pack | — | — | ● | — | — | — |
| Enterprise Accounting Pack | — | — | — | ● | — | — |
| Payroll Services (Standalone) | — | — | ● | ● | — | — |
Forward-looking finance — budgets, forecasts and the senior financial leadership of a fractional CFO.
Critical for fundraising rounds (where investors expect a working scenario model with assumptions), for board reporting, for bank credit applications, and for management decision-making at growth inflection points. An externally-built Excel model with proper scenario logic and documented assumptions carries materially more credibility with investors and lenders than founder-built spreadsheets. Triggered by fundraising plans, bank facility applications, or strategic planning cycles.
Companies in the AED 5–50m revenue range typically need senior financial leadership — board reporting, investor relations, treasury management, strategic finance — but cannot economically justify a full-time CFO at that stage. The fractional model provides board-grade financial oversight at a fraction of the cost. Critical for fast-growing SMEs, pre-fundraising companies, and businesses preparing for institutional investment or exit.
| Service | Adv | Core | Mng | Ent | H-P | H-A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeting & Financial Forecasting | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fractional CFO Services | — | — | — | ● | — | — |
Independent directors and authorised signatories where governance demands separation between ownership and execution.
Independent NEDs are required by some UAE regulators (DFSA, FSRA) for specific licence categories, and increasingly demanded by sophisticated investors, family offices and pre-IPO structures as a governance signal. The presence of an independent director materially affects the institutional credibility of the structure. Critical for regulated entities, family-office structures with multiple beneficiaries, and companies preparing for funding rounds where governance optics matter.
Holding companies, Foundations and SPVs often need a UAE-resident named signatory or director for substance reasons (real management and control in the UAE) and operational reasons (someone present in the UAE to sign with banks and authorities) — particularly when the underlying shareholders are non-resident. Critical for substance-driven holding structures, DIFC Foundations, and any entity whose tax residency depends on UAE management.
DIFC Foundations are required by the DIFC Foundations Law to have at least one Council Member — the body responsible for managing the Foundation in accordance with its Charter, By-Laws and Letter of Wishes from the founder. A qualified GCG-provided Council Member ensures governance compliance, substance, and faithful execution of the founder's wishes without the founder having to identify and onboard an external council member. Required for every DIFC Foundation.
MLRO appointments and corporate-governance reviews — the controls regulated activities and serious capital require.
DIFC- and ADGM-regulated entities, and DNFBPs (real-estate brokers, dealers in precious metals, professional services, virtual-asset providers, accountants, legal practitioners) are required by UAE regulation to appoint an MLRO with formal regulator notification, ongoing AML/CFT oversight, STR filing capability, and documented training. The outsourced model satisfies the regulatory requirement without the cost and complexity of hiring a full-time officer. Critical for regulated entities and DNFBPs subject to UAE AML obligations.
Governance-framework design is required when investors, regulators, or sophisticated family-office structures demand a formal control environment — board composition, committee charters, conflict-of-interest policies, internal-control matrices, delegation of authority. The foundation that turns a holding company or family business into a credible institution. Triggered by external investment, regulatory licensing, family-succession planning, or pre-IPO preparation.
Senior advisory at the edges — valuation, M&A and the transactions that change the shape of a business.
Independent business valuations are required for share transfers (banks and authorities increasingly require third-party valuation for share-transfer pricing), investor rounds (founders and investors need a defended starting position), estate planning (UAE residency interacts with home-country inheritance regimes), divorce settlements, and dispute resolution. Independent third-party valuations carry materially more weight than internal estimates with banks, courts and authorities. Triggered at every meaningful ownership event.
Buying or selling a business is the single highest-value transaction most owners ever do — proper structuring, due-diligence coordination, documentation review and negotiation directly affect the outcome by millions. UAE-specific transaction structuring — Free Zone vs Mainland implications, CT consequences, VAT on share-vs-asset deals, employment transfer, lease assignment — requires specialist transaction expertise. Critical for any meaningful acquisition or exit.
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Currency & VAT
All amounts are quoted in AED and exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable. VAT is added on the invoice at the prevailing FTA rate.
Standalone vs Package
Standalone fees apply to one-off engagements. Package fees apply when multiple services are bundled into a single annual GCG One subscription — at materially lower combined cost.
What's not included
Government and authority fees (DED, Free Zone, FTA, MOFA, ICP, banks, courts), translator fees, courier and document-pickup charges, and third-party expenses unless explicitly stated.
Quote conventions
Fees marked From are minimum starting points. Case by case and On demand items are scoped at engagement.
Validity period
Issued April 2026. Fees are valid from 1 June 2026 to 1 June 2027. Engagements signed within this window are honoured at the listed price for the agreed initial term.
Service agreement & KYC
Our services are available exclusively to clients who have signed our Service Agreement and successfully completed full KYC and onboarding in accordance with UAE law and the regulatory requirements applicable to our license.
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Bespoke solutions
Beyond the standalone services and GCG One packages listed here, we design fully bespoke solutions tailored to each client's specific structure, jurisdictional footprint and commercial objectives — scoped, priced and delivered case-by-case where the standard offering doesn't fit.
Confidentiality
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Regulatory standing
GCG Structuring is a licensed UAE corporate-services provider, with the team holding qualifications across UAE law, ACCA, CPA and ICA, and serving as approved channel partner of the major Free Zone and DIFC/ADGM registrars.
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