About AdvisoryHub.ae

What We Do

AdvisoryHub.ae is a curated directory of verified professional advisory firms operating in the United Arab Emirates. We cover all seven emirates — Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain — as well as all major UAE free zones including DIFC, ADGM, JAFZA, DAFZA, DMCC, RAKEZ, and Hamriyah.

Our platform exists because finding a trustworthy business advisor in the UAE is harder than it should be. Regulatory requirements, free zone vs mainland distinctions, and language barriers create real friction. We remove that friction by surfacing only credible, licensed firms with clear information about what they do and where they operate.

Our Verification Process

Every firm listed on AdvisoryHub.ae is screened before going live. Our verification checks include:

• FTA Registration: For tax agents and VAT/Corporate Tax service providers, we verify FTA-registered agent status where applicable.
• Ministry of Economy (MoE) Licensing: Audit firms and registered accountants must hold valid MoE or professional body membership (e.g., ICAEW, ACCA, CPA).
• Trade License Validity: All listed firms must hold a valid UAE trade license from a mainland authority or recognized free zone.
• Service Accuracy: We verify that the services claimed by the firm match their actual license scope — preventing misrepresentation.
• DIFC / ADGM Registration: Financial services firms operating out of DIFC or ADGM are verified against the DFSA and FSRA registers respectively.

Editorial Policy

All knowledge-base articles, guides, and explainers published on AdvisoryHub.ae are written to inform UAE businesses about their compliance obligations and advisory options. Our content policy:

• • We cite primary sources — the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), Ministry of Economy, MOHRE, DLD, DIFC Courts, and Central Bank of the UAE.
• • Content is reviewed when UAE regulations change (FTA Cabinet Decisions, Federal Decrees, Ministerial Resolutions).
• • We do not accept payment to influence the content of our knowledge-base articles. Listing fees are entirely separate from editorial decisions.
• • No article constitutes legal or tax advice. We always recommend consulting a licensed professional for your specific situation.

Who We Serve

UAE Regulatory Context

The UAE introduced Corporate Tax at 9% on business profits above AED 375,000, effective for financial years starting on or after 1 June 2023 (Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022). VAT at 5% has applied since 1 January 2018. The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) administers both taxes and maintains a register of licensed tax agents. The Ministry of Economy licenses auditors and accountants practising on the UAE mainland.

This regulatory complexity is exactly why a trusted advisor directory matters. AdvisoryHub.ae exists to make it straightforward for any UAE business to find the right licensed professional.