Audits play a critical role in meeting regulatory and tax obligations.

The evolving landscape of tax regulation in the UAE, marked by stricter requirements and increased scrutiny, has made audited financial statements indispensable for businesses of all sizes.

The UAE's introduction of an Advance Pricing Agreement ('APA') framework marks a significant milestone in the country's corporate tax evolution.

In 2025 alone, around 250,000 new companies set up shop in the country, pushing the total number of active firms to more than 1.4 million.

The Emirates must build a sustainable audit quality framework to support its global business ambitions.

Markus Susilo, Partner & International Business Leader at Baker Tilly, outlines how startups in the UAE can navigate the new corporate tax regime, VAT, and Free Zone incentives through smart compliance and early tax planning.

The introduction of corporate tax in the UAE has sparked plenty of discussion in boardrooms. For some business leaders, it feels like uncharted territory, an added responsibility in an already complex environment.

The launch signals Baker Tilly International’s continued investment in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), underpinned by the UAE’s dynamic economic landscape, world-class infrastructure, and progressive regulatory environment.

Baker Tilly International, a top 10 global network of accounting and advisory firms with presence in over 140 countries and with over 43,000 people, has announced the official launch of its new member firm in the United Arab Emirates. Headquartered in Dubai and led by newly appointed CEO and Managing Partner Saad Maniar, the UAE firm strengthens the network’s presence in one of the region’s most strategically important markets.

The globally recognised accountancy network establishes its UAE operations with a future-focused mandate across audit, tax, and consultancy under visionary leadership of the new CEO.

The globally recognised accountancy network establishes its UAE operations with a future-focused mandate across audit, tax, and consultancy under visionary leadership of the new CEO.

Baker Tilly International, a top 10 global network of accounting and advisory firms with presence in over 140 countries and with over 43,000 people, has announced the official launch of its new member firm in the United Arab Emirates. Headquartered in Dubai and led by newly appointed CEO and Managing Partner Saad Maniar, the UAE firm strengthens the network’s presence in one of the region’s most strategically important markets.