Professional tax consulting, accounting and financial reporting for businesses and individuals operating between the UAE and the United States. Backed by 30+ years of international experience.
"A truly global perspective on tax and finance — built on deep local expertise in both the UAE and the United States."
Tax Renaissance is led by Zarifa Aliyeva — a professional accountant and tax consultant with more than 30 years of experience across the banking sector and commercial companies. Her practice bridges two of the world's most dynamic economies: the United Arab Emirates and the United States.
The firm specializes in accounting, taxation, financial reporting and ongoing business support — working with entrepreneurs, corporations and individuals who need confident, compliant and internationally-minded financial guidance.
Select the jurisdiction you're interested in to see our full range of professional services — from tax preparation to full-scope accounting and audit.
Comprehensive guidance on the UAE Corporate Tax regime, structuring, registration and ongoing compliance obligations.
End-to-end VAT services: registration, periodic filings, refunds and representation before the Federal Tax Authority.
Accurate, up-to-date bookkeeping and management accounts in line with UAE regulatory and reporting requirements.
Independent audit support and financial statement review for Mainland and Free Zone entities across the Emirates.
Financial and tax advice for new company formations — Mainland, Free Zone and Offshore — with post-setup compliance.
Support with anti-money-laundering frameworks, goAML reporting and adherence to evolving UAE compliance standards.
Preparation and filing of US federal tax returns for individuals, LLCs and corporations by a Registered Tax Preparer.
State-level returns and nexus analysis for clients operating in multiple jurisdictions across the United States.
Representation and correspondence support for IRS notices, audits and resolution of outstanding tax matters.
Ongoing bookkeeping and reconciliation aligned with US GAAP, ready for tax season and investor reporting.
Clear, accurate monthly and annual financial statements that tell the real story of your business performance.
Assistance obtaining Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers and Employer Identification Numbers for non-residents.
Professional preparation of federal, state and specialty US tax returns — for individuals, businesses, non-residents and dependents. Select a category below to see the full price list.
Every return is different. Reach out for a personalised quote tailored to your specific filings, forms and jurisdictions.
A record of recognised qualifications earned across decades of international practice — each one a commitment to the highest professional standards.
Note: Full certificate documents are available upon request during consultation.
Clear, timely guidance on UAE and US tax, accounting and compliance — written for decisions that cannot wait.
Almost every UAE business now needs to register for Corporate Tax — even if you end up owing zero. The deadline depends on your trade-licence issue date, and missing it is a flat AED 10,000 penalty.
UAE · Corporate TaxMissing input VAT receipts, wrong reverse-charge treatment, late corrections, miscategorised zero-rated supplies, and forgetting to deregister. Each one is a fine that didn't need to happen.
UAE · VATForeign Earned Income Exclusion, FBAR (if you crossed $10K abroad in any account), and FATCA / Form 8938. Get any of these wrong and the penalties dwarf the tax itself.
USA · Expat TaxIf you don't have a US business presence, a single-member LLC is usually cleaner. C-Corps make sense only if you're raising venture capital — otherwise you're stacking taxes you don't need.
USA · EntitiesRead what it actually says (it's usually less scary than the envelope). Respond within 30 days if asked. Keep a copy of everything you send. And — please — don't reply with feelings.
USA · IRSA Qualifying Free Zone Person can still get the 0% Corporate Tax rate — but only on qualifying income. Mainland trade or non-qualifying clients can quietly cost you the benefit entirely.
UAE · Free ZoneEvery line in your accounts becomes a number on a return. Clean books = lower fees, fewer surprises, faster filing. Messy books = penalties hiding in plain sight.
Both · AccountingYou don't have to mail original documents to the IRS. A Certifying Acceptance Agent can verify them in person — and you keep your passport. Many people don't know this option exists.
USA · ITINReal feedback from real clients. Honest, unedited, and updated as new reviews come in.
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