Transfer Pricing
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ADE Services
Which finance problem does your business need to solve now?
ADE services are grouped into two clear directions: the accounting and tax foundation your UAE business must trust, and the CFO-level advisory needed for control, growth and transactions.
Client situations
When companies come to ADE
Owners come to us when accounting, tax or finance management starts limiting decisions, slowing growth or creating risks.
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Group structure
Several entities, currencies or jurisdictions, but no single view
We bring the group view together so owners can see cash, obligations and performance across the structure.
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Management view
Reports exist, but real profit is still unclear
We connect operational accounting with owner-level reporting, margin analysis and cash flow visibility.
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UAE tax
VAT, Corporate Tax or transfer pricing risks are growing
We review the tax position, related-party transactions and documentation before questions become penalties.
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Process and automation
The business has grown, but finance is still manual
We replace scattered spreadsheets with a finance process, reporting cadence and systems the team can maintain.
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Deal readiness
You need order before an audit, investor or transaction
We prepare numbers, controls and documentation for banks, investors, buyers and auditors.
Direction selector
Not sure where to start?
Three short answers will point you to the right entry point. The result leads to a specific service, not a general section.
Core pillars
Two finance directions, one accountable partner
Start with the foundation when compliance and reporting need to be reliable. Move into advisory when the business needs management control, automation or transaction readiness.
Foundation: accounting and tax
Accounting & Tax
The foundation for operational and regulatory needs of a business in the UAE.
Core Accounting & Compliance Daily accounting, VAT and Corporate Tax compliance, standalone reporting and audit support.
Complex Accounting & Reporting IFRS, group reporting, consolidation and methodology for complex structures.
Tax Advisory UAE Corporate Tax and VAT model review, health checks, filings and FTA communication.
Transfer Pricing Master File, Local File, CbCR, benchmarking and defence of related-party transactions.
Strategy: CFO and advisory
Business Advisory & CFO Services
Consulting and digitisation of the business at the owner’s level.
Outsourced CFO & Financial Strategy Management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial models and owner dashboards.
Business Processes & Management Consulting Process diagnostics, internal controls, risk matrices, KPI systems and delegation logic.
Financial Systems & Automation Finance system selection, implementation and automation for reporting and consolidation.
Transaction Advisory & Due Diligence Financial due diligence, business valuation, transaction preparation and investor readiness.
For owners with capital outside the operating business
Wealth Management / Family Office
Personal and family capital is managed with the same discipline as the business.
Capital and asset structure You know where and in what form your assets are. Planning becomes possible, not blind.
Coordination of advisors and partners One financial coordinator instead of several unconnected consultants. A shared logic — under control.
Personal financial contour You see the picture across personal assets, liabilities and risks — not only the company.
Succession and long-term decisions You make decisions with the future in mind: passing capital, structural resilience, the family’s interests.
Business
Personal capital
Advisors
Family
ADE coordinates
ADE approach
How we work
We start with the business question, then build the finance setup that answers it reliably.
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Analyse
We review the current structure, reporting, tax position, systems and risks.
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Build the system
We define the scope, reporting logic, responsibilities, controls and implementation roadmap.
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Execute
We prepare reports, documentation, filings, dashboards or transaction materials with senior involvement.
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Report and refine
We keep a clear cadence, explain findings in business language and adjust the system as the company grows.
The business path
At what stage is your business right now?
Each stage has its own finance task. Find your stage and see what is needed right now.
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Foundation
Launch
Situationthe company is open, the first clients are there, the product works. It feels like finance can be done later.
What matters nowAccounting & Tax →set up accounting, the money structure, cash-flow logic, basic reporting and UAE tax compliance correctly from the start, so nothing has to be rebuilt under stress later.
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Foundation
Operational chaos
Situationsales are bigger than systems. Everything rests on the owner — processes are not formalised, numbers live in tables and chats, the team runs on manual control.
What matters nowOutsourced CFO →understand how much the business really earns, where the cash gaps are, and what risks are accumulating.
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Foundation
Systematisation
Situationthe company moves from firefighting to managing by numbers. Processes, roles, metrics and regular management appear.
What matters nowCFO & Process Consulting →build a financial system decisions can rely on, not only reports to look at after the fact.
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Advisory
Scaling
Situationthe business enters new niches, regions or launches new products. The team grows, there are more decisions, and the cost of an error grows too.
What matters nowGroup Reporting & Transfer Pricing →model growth scenarios, keep profitability, cost structure and scaling risks under control.
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Advisory
Maturity and transformation
Situationthe business is stable. The owner thinks not only about operations but about company value: efficiency, diversification, partnerships, investments, a possible exit.
What matters nowTransaction Advisory →speak with an investor, bank or buyer in the language of numbers, not feelings.
International companies work with ADE
Real situations from our clients
Our cases
How tax, reporting, deal and finance-management tasks were solved in practice.
Outsourced CFO
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Management reporting for the owner: what belongs on the dashboard and why
Accounting & Tax
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Corporate Tax in the UAE: typical mistakes when filing the first return
Transaction Advisory
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What a buyer checks during due diligence and how to prepare the business in advance
Partner-level expertise on every project
You work directly with senior ADE partners who combine Big 4 background, IFRS, tax, controls and CFO practice.
Real estate
FMCG
Manufacturing
Retail
Technology
Holding groups
Professional services
Family offices
FAQ
Common questions from business owners
We already have an accountant. Why do we need ADE?
An accountant closes operational accounting: postings, returns, bank. ADE works at a higher level: the management picture, tax strategy, the financial model, cash-flow control and readiness for growth or a deal. These are different tasks — and many of our clients work with us in parallel with their internal accountant.
My business is still small — is it too early?
No. The earlier correct accounting and a tax structure are set up, the less has to be rebuilt later. Most costly Corporate Tax, VAT and TP mistakes happen precisely because the foundation was left for later.
How do I know whether I need an Outsourced CFO or accounting is enough?
If you cannot quickly answer how much I earned this month net, where my cash gap is in 60 days, and which direction is dragging profit down — you need a CFO level, not only accounting.
I have several companies in different countries. Do you work with that?
Yes, this is one of our core areas: international groups, intragroup transactions, transfer pricing, IFRS consolidation and tax structuring across several jurisdictions.
We are preparing to raise an investor. Where do we start?
With a financial diagnostic: how transparent your reporting is, where the weak spots an investor will see in due diligence are, and what must be put in order before the first conversations. We help at exactly this stage.
What does working with ADE look like — a long contract or can we start small?
We work in several formats: a one-off project on a specific task, a diagnostic, regular support or a full outsourced CFO function. You can start with a small step and figure out the right format for your business as you go.
Do we need Transfer Pricing documentation if we are a small group?
In the UAE, TP requirements apply to companies with intragroup transactions regardless of size. The absence of documentation in an FTA audit is a direct risk of additional assessments. It is better to deal with this in advance than in a rush.
How fast do you get into the business and start adding real value?
Usually the first substantive conversation takes 30–60 minutes. After it we already understand where the main risk or task zone is, and we propose a concrete next step — without a long onboarding for its own sake.
Contact ADE
Get clarity on your finance setup
Tell us what is happening in your business. We will identify the first finance, tax or CFO step that makes sense for your situation.
We usually reply within one business day.