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Company formation and compliance, without the guesswork.

Alliance Street handles UAE and UK company setup, tax, accounting, and advisory under one roof — so you spend less time on paperwork and more time running the business you started it for.

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UAE Setup
UAE Tax & Compliance
UK Services
Advisory
Dubai
Ras Al Khaimah

Business Structures Built: 300+
Tax Lawyers & Strategists: 20+
Years Experience: 17+

Why Alliance Street

An advisory relationship, not a transaction.

Two markets, one point of contact
UAE and UK expertise under one advisor relationship, no re-explaining your business to a new firm every time you cross a border.

Built for founders, not filing cabinets
Plain-language guidance, not generic paperwork processing.

We stay after the licence is printed
An ongoing compliance and accounting partner, not a setup agent who disappears once you're registered.

Structured for growth
Tax planning and CFO-level advisory as you scale, not just initial registration.

UAE Setup

Setting up in the UAE, done properly.

Free zone, mainland or offshore: we match the structure to how you will actually trade, then handle the licence, visas, bank account and government paperwork.

Free Zone Company Formation

Set up in a UAE free zone with 100% foreign ownership.

Compare UAE free zones, licence activities, visas and office options. Alliance Street helps founders plan and complete their company formation.

Mainland Company Formation

Trade anywhere in the UAE and beyond.

Plan UAE mainland company formation with activity selection, trade licence applications, office coordination and visa allocation support.

Offshore Company Formation

Asset protection and international structuring.

Explore UAE offshore company formation for holding and international structures, with jurisdiction selection, incorporation and renewal support.

PRO Services

Visas, licensing, and government liaison.

UAE PRO support for visas, Emirates ID, labour administration, licence renewals and government liaison, coordinated around your business needs.

Corporate Bank Account Assistance

Get banked faster with the right documentation.

Prepare a UAE corporate bank account application with bank selection, KYC documents, business information and application follow-up support.

Private & Personal Banking

Personal and wealth accounts alongside your company's.

Get support selecting UAE personal or private banking options and preparing residency, KYC and source-of-wealth documentation for bank review.

Business Loans

Funding for growth, equipment and cash flow.

Business loan support for UAE business owners: funding review, lender comparison, application preparation and lender liaison through to a decision.

UAE Tax & Compliance

Staying compliant once you are trading.

Corporate tax, VAT, audit, bookkeeping and e-invoicing, kept on schedule so filings and deadlines are handled before they become problems.

Corporate Tax

Registration, filing, and planning.

UAE corporate tax support for registration, return preparation, accounting records and filing coordination. Discuss your company’s compliance needs.

Tax Optimisation

Pay what the law requires, and no more.

UAE tax optimisation for business owners: structure review, reliefs and exemptions, cross-border planning and compliant recommendations you can act on.

VAT Registration

Get VAT-registered correctly the first time.

UAE VAT registration assistance with eligibility review, turnover records, application preparation and follow-up through the registration process.

VAT Return Filing

Accurate, on-time quarterly filings.

Prepare UAE VAT returns with sales and purchase reconciliation, transaction review and filing support aligned with your assigned tax periods.

Audit Support

Be ready before the auditor arrives.

Prepare for a UAE business audit with reconciled records, supporting schedules, document coordination and responses to auditor information requests.

Bookkeeping

Clean books, every month.

UAE bookkeeping support for organised transactions, bank reconciliations and reliable monthly records that support accounting and tax preparation.

E-Invoicing

Get your business ready for UAE e-invoicing, from your first readiness check to go-live.

Prepare for UAE e-invoicing with readiness reviews, accredited provider selection, ERP integration coordination, invoice testing and team training.

UK Services

Your UK company and personal tax, covered.

Companies House incorporation, statutory accounts, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax and VAT, from the same team that knows your UAE side.

UK Company Formation

Incorporate with Companies House.

UK company formation support covering incorporation information, ownership structure and coordination of the next accounting and compliance steps.

UK Accounting

Statutory accounts, done right.

UK accounting support for bookkeeping coordination, reconciliations, management information and annual accounts preparation for your business.

Self Assessment

Personal tax returns, filed on time.

UK Self Assessment support for organising income records, reviewing relevant expenses and preparing your personal tax return information.

Corporation Tax

Compliance and relief planning.

UK Corporation Tax support for reviewing company records, preparing tax computations and coordinating returns with the annual accounts process.

UK VAT

Registration and quarterly returns.

UK VAT support for registration review, record preparation, return coordination and practical help with your business’s ongoing VAT processes.

Advisory

Advice that grows with the business.

Strategy, CFO-level finance, tax planning, payroll, licensing, funding and investment advice for founders who have outgrown the basics.

Business Consulting

Strategy for growth-stage founders.

Business consulting for UAE and UK founders, covering commercial planning, operating models, priorities and practical implementation support.

CFO Services

Fractional finance leadership.

CFO advisory for UAE and UK businesses needing cash-flow planning, management reporting, budgeting and financial decision support.

Tax Planning

Structure for what's next.

Tax planning support for UAE and UK business owners reviewing their structure, cross-border activities and future commercial decisions.

Payroll

Accurate, compliant payroll runs.

Payroll support for UAE and UK employers, with employee-data preparation, recurring calculations and coordination of agreed reporting tasks.

Business Licensing

Renewals and amendments, handled.

Business licensing advisory for UAE and UK operations, with activity review, application preparation and coordination of relevant approvals.

Working Capital & Mortgage Finance

Lending options, sourced and negotiated for you.

UAE finance advisory for working capital and mortgage applications, including funding needs, document preparation and lender coordination.

Real Estate & Investment Advisory

Property advice from someone not paid on the sale.

UAE real estate and investment advisory for ownership structures, financial considerations and coordination of due-diligence information.

Free Webinar

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Process

How an engagement actually works.

Discovery Call

We learn about your business, where you're trading, and what structure actually fits — not the one that's easiest to sell.

Structuring & Setup

We recommend the right jurisdiction and entity type, then handle formation, licensing, and banking introductions.

Compliance, Built In

VAT, corporate tax, and bookkeeping are set up correctly from day one, not fixed after an audit finds the gaps.

Ongoing Partnership

We stay on as your accountant and advisor — filings, renewals, and the questions that come up in between.

FAQ

Common questions, answered plainly.

How long does UAE company formation take?

A minimum of 7 working days. The exact timing depends on the jurisdiction, activity, approvals and completeness of your documents. Bank account opening is a separate assessment. We confirm the expected steps for your proposed structure before setting a timetable.

Free zone or mainland — which should I choose?

It depends on where you plan to trade. Free zone entities suit businesses trading internationally or within the zone; mainland entities suit businesses trading directly within the UAE market. We'll walk through this on your discovery call.

Do you handle both UAE and UK entities?

The scope can include bookkeeping, reconciliations, management reporting and coordination with VAT, tax or annual accounts work. We agree what is included and what is a separate engagement before work begins.

What's included in your accounting and bookkeeping service?

Monthly bookkeeping, VAT return preparation and filing, and management reporting, with corporate tax and statutory accounts handled as part of your annual compliance.

Do you offer support after the company is registered?

Yes. Company formation is the start, not the end — we continue as your accountant and compliance partner for VAT, tax, payroll, and renewals.

How do I get started?

Book a consultation and we'll walk through your business, the right structure, and a clear next-step plan before you commit to anything.

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Ready to talk it through?

Book a call with an advisor — no obligation, no sales script, just a clear read on what setup makes sense for your business.

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Client stories

What founders say once the paperwork is done.

“We've got our visas, bank accounts start to be opened, and we've just really benefited from his full ground knowledge of the, UK, tax and banking system and the same in The UAE. And, I wouldn't feel happier in anyone else's hands!”

CharlotteHenley Finance

“I could see that he understood the needs and requirements of our company. We embarked on the process, arrived in The UAE, and it's been a seamless flow of meetings, and we have everything in place for our new business life in The UAE.”

RichardPadbrook Finance

“They are providing all of the education and resources that you need to understand that you're making a really good decision for your life and your business. So if you're on the fence, don't hesitate. Just reach out, and then they're more than happy to help you.”

PhaibionRoyal Energy Marketing