Accounting & Tax for
Dubai Internet City Companies
Corporate Tax, VAT, audit and scale-up accounting for technology companies in Dubai Internet City — so while you're plugged into the region's biggest tech ecosystem, your finances stay investor-ready and fully compliant.
Who we help in DIC
Why tech companies choose Dubai Internet City
Dubai Internet City (DIC), managed by TECOM under Dubai Holding, is the largest technology hub in the MENA region — home to everyone from global names like Microsoft, Google and Meta to fast-growing startups. Companies come for the ecosystem: access to tech talent, proximity to industry peers, credibility, and world-class infrastructure. It offers 100% foreign ownership, and setup typically takes a few weeks. It's a more premium, curated home than the budget free zones — and the businesses based there tend to be scaling.
Bigger ambitions mean more demanding finances
A DIC address signals you're serious — and growth brings real financial complexity: group structures, foreign shareholders, intercompany charges, audits and investor reporting. This is exactly where a specialist accountant earns their keep. We make sure your Corporate Tax, transfer pricing and audited accounts are handled properly, so funding rounds and due diligence are smooth, not stressful.
Protecting your 0% Corporate Tax as you scale
Your DIC company can pay 0% on qualifying income as a Qualifying Free Zone Person — but the conditions (substance, qualifying income, the de minimis limit, transfer pricing, audited accounts) get harder to satisfy as you grow and add complexity. We structure and document your business so the 0% rate holds up under scrutiny.
VAT, revenue recognition and scale-up reporting
Selling globally means navigating place-of-supply and zero-rating rules; selling subscriptions means recognising revenue correctly under IFRS 15. We handle your VAT, set up clean subscription accounting, and give you the management accounts and cash-flow reporting a scaling DIC company needs for its board and investors.
How we help Dubai Internet City companies
Dubai Internet City accounting & tax FAQs
Do Dubai Internet City companies pay Corporate Tax?
Yes — every DIC company must register for Corporate Tax. As a free-zone entity you can pay 0% on qualifying income if you meet the Qualifying Free Zone Person conditions. Because DIC companies are often larger or scaling, getting the structure, substance and documentation right is what protects that 0%.
We're a scaling/funded company — what extra compliance applies?
Growth brings more scrutiny. Transfer pricing and related-party documentation, audited financial statements, and clean investor-ready accounts all become important — especially if you have group entities, foreign shareholders or intercompany charges. We handle this so due diligence and audits go smoothly.
How is VAT handled when most of our clients are overseas?
Place-of-supply rules decide whether you charge 5% or zero-rate a sale. Exports of services to non-resident clients can often be zero-rated when conditions are met, while UAE and certain digital supplies are standard-rated. We map every revenue stream so a globally-selling DIC company stays compliant and efficient.
Do we need audited accounts in Dubai Internet City?
To claim the 0% QFZP rate, audited financial statements are required — and investors, lenders and partners will expect them anyway. We prepare your accounts and coordinate the audit.
Can you support our finance function as we grow?
Yes. Beyond compliance, we provide monthly management accounts, cash-flow reporting and revenue recognition built for a scaling tech business — so your numbers are ready for the board and the next raise.
Disclaimer
The information on this page is general guidance only and does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. Free Zone, Corporate Tax and VAT regulations change, costs vary by package, and every business is different. Please consult a qualified professional — such as Khizr UAE — and Dubai Internet City directly before making any decision. Khizr UAE accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on the content of this page.
Scaling in Dubai Internet City? Keep your finances investor-ready.
Book a free consultation with Sadik Panjwani, ACA, to review your DIC company's Corporate Tax, audit and reporting.
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