R&D tax relief for UAE innovators
UAE R&D tax relief
We help businesses make sense of the Phase 1 R&D tax credit alongside everyday corporate tax work, including where UAE Federal Tax Authority processes apply.
Meet Our Founder
Hayder Hafid
ACA, Chartered Accountant
Ex-Deloitte Director
Hayder Hafid, ACA, brings international R&D tax expertise to UAE businesses, helping teams translate innovation into well-supported claims and a confident relationship with UAE Federal Tax Authority where it matters.
R&D tax credits explained
Research and development tax credits and R&D tax relief help companies reduce their tax bill or receive a credit when they spend on qualifying R&D activities. How it works, who is entitled, how much relief is available, and where the legislation sits.
How research and development tax credit works
Understand how R&D tax credit and research and development tax relief work in practice.
Who is entitled to R&D tax credits
Eligibility for R&D tax credits: companies, activities, and qualifying criteria.
How much is R&D tax relief
What Phase 1 can mean for your numbers, and why your adviser should walk through the official rules with you.
R&D tax credit legislation
Where the UAE rules live (Ministry of Finance and Federal Tax Authority) and how to read them alongside your projects.
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R&D Tax Incentive Timeline
The incentive is now part of everyday tax life for many UAE companies. Think of it in three gentle steps: get organised, file with confidence, then refine each year as your R&D grows.
How we can help
Whether you are just exploring R&D relief or already filing, we meet you where you are: practical workshops, documentation that fits your teams, and senior review before anything goes to the authorities.
R&D Readiness Assessment
A structured look at what you build and spend, translated into the language of Phase 1, so you know what is worth pursuing before you invest heavily in a claim.
R&D Documentation Systems
Lightweight processes that engineers will actually use, so evidence is there when you need it, not assembled in a panic at year-end.
R&D Strategic Planning
Connect your roadmap and budgets to how relief actually works, so tax insight informs decisions instead of chasing them afterwards.
R&D Compliance Training
Short, focused sessions so finance and R&D speak the same language, with fewer surprises at filing time.
Claim readiness & review
Quality reviews and checklists before corporate tax filing, aligned with the published Phase 1 procedures.
Ongoing Advisory
Continuous advisory services to keep you updated on program developments, regulatory changes, and optimization opportunities.
Why calm preparation pays off
The rules are now detailed enough to plan against, but still young enough that habits matter. Teams that document as they go tend to sleep better at filing time.
Stay ahead of the curve
Early, light-touch reviews help you spot qualifying work before budgets are closed and narratives go stale.
Compliance Ready
Clear files and approvals mean fewer fire drills if an authority asks a reasonable question.
Maximum Benefits
Proper preparation ensures that all qualifying activities are identified and captured, maximizing your potential tax savings.
Expert Guidance
Senior people who have seen R&D claims in multiple countries, and now bring that judgment to the UAE's new chapter.
Curious what this could mean for you?
Tell us a little about your R&D. We will suggest a sensible next step, whether that is a short call, a readiness review, or simply pointing you to the right official reading.
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