Tax Advisory

Why Mifrah Properties

• Property and tax under one roof. One point of contact for both the deal and the tax advice.
• Licensed expert partners. Tax advice is delivered by qualified, licensed professionals.
• UAE market knowledge. Practical experience of how rules apply to real transactions.
• Plain language. We explain what matters and what it means for your money.
• Built around you. Whether you own one apartment or a growing portfolio, the advice fits your situation.

Our Tax Advisory Services

1. Ownership Structure Advice

How you hold a property can change how it is taxed. We help you compare your options and choose what suits your goals.

• Personal name vs. company or SPV ownership
• Understanding when property income stays personal and when it may become taxable business activity
• Free zone structuring and the conditions for qualifying income
• Holding structures for growing portfolios and foreign-owned property

2. Corporate Tax Registration & Compliance

If your property is held through a company, we help you stay on the right side of the rules.

• Corporate tax registration
• Bookkeeping and financial statements
• Annual tax return preparation and filing
• Taxable income calculations and available deductions, including depreciation planning
• Guidance on related-party transactions and interest deductions

3. VAT on Property

Property VAT is one of the most commonly misunderstood areas. The treatment depends on whether the property is residential or commercial, and on the timing of the sale or lease.

• New residential property, resale and rental of residential property, and commercial property: which treatment applies
• Registration, VAT returns and record-keeping for landlords and developers
• Input VAT recovery and capital asset adjustments
• Refund timelines and e-invoicing readiness

4. Pre-Purchase Tax Review

Before you sign, we help you understand the full cost and tax position of the deal.

• Total acquisition cost estimate, including registration and transfer fees and VAT where applicable
• Net rental yield after tax and costs
• Structure and ownership recommendations before you buy
• Red-flag check on commercial leases and off-plan contracts

5. Investor & Fund-Based Property Advice

Not every investment is a direct purchase. We help you understand the tax position of other routes into the market.

• REITs and real estate funds
• Non-resident investor obligations
• Joint ownership and family holding arrangements

6. Exit & Cross-Border Planning

A smart exit starts at the point of purchase.

• Tax impact of selling, gifting or restructuring property
• Coordination with tax obligations in your home country on rental income and capital gains
• Ownership transparency and regulatory filings
• Support with late registrations, voluntary disclosures and penalty matters

How It Works

1. Free initial consultation. Tell us about your property, goals and current ownership.
2. Review and assessment. Our tax partners review your structure and identify risks and opportunities.
3. Clear recommendations. You receive plain-language advice, with no jargon and no surprises.
4. Ongoing support. We handle registration, filings and compliance, and review your position as your portfolio grows.