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ESR Assistance & Return Filing UAE

Our ESR assistance service provides comprehensive support for UAE businesses to comply with Economic Substance Regulations. We help determine your ESR obligations, prepare necessary documentation, and manage timely return filing. Our expert team ensures accurate reporting while maintaining full compliance with UAE Ministry of Finance requirements.
Standard Assessment
AED 5,000 - 10,000 one-time
  • Economic Substance Regulations assessment and reporting to ensure compliance with UAE requirements.
*T&C Apply
Key Benefits
Compliance Assurance
Our expert team ensures complete compliance with UAE Economic Substance Regulations. We conduct thorough assessments of your business activities, determine reporting obligations, and maintain proper documentation. This comprehensive approach helps prevent penalties and regulatory issues while ensuring accurate ESR reporting.
Risk Management
We identify and address potential ESR compliance risks before they become problems. Our team evaluates your business structure, activities, and substance requirements to ensure all regulatory obligations are met. This proactive approach helps protect your business from non-compliance penalties.
Expert Documentation
Receive professional assistance in preparing and maintaining all required ESR documentation. We help establish proper record-keeping systems, prepare supporting evidence, and ensure all documentation meets regulatory standards. This systematic approach simplifies future reporting and regulatory reviews.
Operational Guidance
Get practical advice on meeting substance requirements in your daily operations. We provide guidance on maintaining adequate economic substance, including staff, premises, and core income-generating activities. This support helps ensure continuous compliance with ESR requirements.
How to Get Started
Contact our team to schedule an initial consultation where we'll assess your ESR obligations and current compliance status. We'll review your business activities, corporate structure, and existing documentation to determine your reporting requirements. Based on this assessment, we'll develop a tailored compliance plan.
How We Can Help
Our experienced team manages the entire ESR compliance process, from initial assessment to return filing. We handle all documentation requirements, prepare necessary reports, and ensure timely submissions to relevant authorities. This comprehensive support minimizes your administrative burden while ensuring full compliance.
We provide ongoing guidance to maintain ESR compliance throughout the year. Our team monitors regulatory changes, helps implement required operational adjustments, and ensures your business maintains adequate substance according to regulations.
Required Documents
For Companies:
  • Trade license and company registration
  • Corporate structure documentation
  • Board meeting minutes
  • Employee contracts and payroll records
  • Office lease agreements
  • Financial statements
  • Bank statements
  • Core income-generating activity evidence
  • Management agreements
  • Previous ESR returns (if any)
For Companies:
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Questions and Answers
Can free zone companies be exempt from ESR?

No, ESR applies to both mainland and free zone companies conducting relevant activities.

How do you handle changes in business activities?

We monitor changes in your activities and adjust compliance measures accordingly to maintain ESR requirements.

How long should ESR records be maintained?

ESR-related records should be maintained for at least six years from the end of the financial year.

How often must ESR returns be filed?

ESR returns must be filed annually within six months after the end of the financial year.

What constitutes adequate economic substance?

Adequate substance includes having qualified employees, physical premises, and core income-generating activities in the UAE.

What if my company conducts multiple relevant activities?

Each relevant activity must separately meet ESR requirements, and we help manage compliance for all applicable activities.

What are the penalties for non-compliance?

Penalties range from AED 20,000 to AED 400,000 depending on the violation type and frequency.

Which companies need to comply with ESR?

Companies engaged in relevant activities such as banking, insurance, investment management, shipping, holding company activities, and intellectual property must comply with ESR.

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