Business transactions can create VAT consequences that affect costs, cash flow, documentation and compliance. Peter Morrison provides VAT transaction advisory services in the UAE to help businesses assess VAT treatment before completing acquisitions, asset transfers, restructurings, cross-border transactions and other significant commercial arrangements.
What Is VAT Transaction Advisory?
Understand the VAT Impact Before You Proceed
Transaction-Specific VAT Analysis
We review the structure and commercial terms of your transaction to identify applicable VAT treatment, potential liabilities, input VAT recovery considerations, documentation requirements and compliance risks. Our advice is designed to help you address VAT issues before and after the transaction.
Transactions We Advise On
Mergers & Acquisitions
Asset Sales & Transfers
Business Restructuring
Cross-Border Transactions
VAT Treatment Analysis
Input VAT Recovery Considerations
Input VAT Recovery Considerations
Reverse Charge and Cross-Border VAT
VAT Review of Contracts and Agreements
Free Zone Transaction VAT Considerations
Get transaction-ready—let our VAT experts guide you.
- Our approach
Stay Ahead in Every Transaction – VAT Made Simple
1. Transaction Review
We review the transaction structure, parties, commercial terms and relevant documents to understand the VAT issues before completion.
2. VAT Treatment & Contract Review
We assess VAT treatment and review relevant agreements and clauses so that VAT implications are considered before documents are finalized.
3. Post-Transaction Compliance
Where required, we assist with relevant VAT reporting, disclosures, documentation and follow-up after the transaction.
4. Practical VAT Recommendations
We provide clear recommendations for finance, management and other relevant stakeholders based on the transaction and identified VAT considerations.
Review Your Transaction Before You Proceed
Discuss the VAT implications of your proposed transaction with Peter Morrison.
Frequently Asked Questions About Transactional Advisory on VAT
VAT transaction advisory assesses the VAT implications of a proposed business transaction and identifies relevant treatment, risks, documentation and compliance requirements.
The VAT treatment of an acquisition depends on the transaction structure, assets or activities involved and the applicable UAE VAT rules. A transaction-specific review is required.
Yes, an asset sale may have VAT implications depending on the nature of the assets, transaction structure and applicable VAT treatment.
Yes. We can review relevant contractual terms to identify VAT treatment, invoicing and documentation considerations before an agreement is finalized.
Yes. We assess relevant VAT considerations for cross-border transactions based on the nature of the supply, transaction structure and applicable UAE VAT requirements.
Yes. The VAT recovery position can depend on the nature and use of the relevant goods or services and the supporting documentation.
Yes. Peter Morrison provides VAT transaction advisory services for businesses in Dubai and across the UAE.
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