Who we work with
- UAE companies opening an Indian subsidiary for engineering, sales or back-office work.
- NRI founders in Dubai running an Indian startup or a Delaware holdco with an Indian team.
- NRIs and family offices investing into Indian startups, funds and GIFT City structures.
- Fund managers in DIFC or ADGM considering a GIFT City vehicle for India exposure.
How we help
- Indian subsidiary setup — incorporation, FDI reporting (FC-GPR) and ongoing compliance.
- GIFT City — fund management entities, funds and family-office structures in India’s IFSC, next door to our Ahmedabad office.
- VC and AIF fund setup for NRI-backed investment vehicles.
- FEMA and RBI filings for investments into Indian companies and secondary share transfers (FC-TRS).
- Virtual CFO for your Indian or US entity.
India–UAE tax essentials
| Item | Position |
|---|---|
| UAE corporate tax | 9% on taxable income above AED 375,000; 0% on qualifying income of a Qualifying Free Zone Person |
| India–UAE treaty: dividends | 10% withholding cap |
| India–UAE treaty: interest | 5% (bank loans) or 12.5% (other) |
| India–UAE treaty: royalties | 10% |
| Fees for technical services | No separate article — generally treated as business profits |
| Bilateral Investment Treaty | In force since 31 August 2024 |
| CEPA (trade agreement) | In force since 1 May 2022 |
Treaty benefits need a tax residency certificate and the prescribed forms, and they interact with India’s anti-abuse rules — plan them before money moves.
Dubai office
Office #1904, 19th Floor, Tamani Arts, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE. Meetings in Dubai by appointment; most work runs remotely with our Ahmedabad team, 30 minutes from GIFT City.
Doing business in India from abroad?
Need anything done in India — checks, research, filings, tax or accounting? Your team on the ground in India.
Due diligence in IndiaFinancial, tax and FEMA due diligence on Indian companies for foreign investors and acquirers.Indian subsidiary complianceAccounting, tax, FEMA and ROC compliance for Indian subsidiaries — reported to the parent.India tax for foreign companiesWithholding, treaty relief (TRC, Form 41), PAN, PE reviews, returns and GST for foreign suppliers.India market entry researchFeasibility, regulatory mapping, cost and tax models, and partner research from public filings.
Based in the UAE? Meet us at our Business Bay office — Indian CA in Dubai.
Frequently asked questions
Can a UAE company set up a subsidiary in India?
Yes. Most sectors allow 100% foreign investment under the automatic route. The subsidiary needs at least one director resident in India for 182 days a year, and the share allotment must be reported to RBI in Form FC-GPR within 30 days.
What is the withholding tax on dividends from India to the UAE?
Under the India–UAE tax treaty, Indian tax on dividends paid to a UAE resident is capped at 10%, subject to a tax residency certificate and the treaty conditions.
Can NRIs in the UAE invest through GIFT City?
Yes. Funds and fund management entities in GIFT City's International Financial Services Centre are designed for non-resident capital, with tax incentives for IFSC units. See the GIFT City page for structures and current rules.
Do you have an office in Dubai?
Yes — Office #1904, 19th Floor, Tamani Arts, Business Bay, Dubai. Meetings are by appointment.