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How WTA Coordinates UAE Structures With Your US Advisers

How WTA works alongside your US lawyers, CPAs and tax advisers on UAE structures, and what stays on the US side.

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Who This Is For

This is for anyone with a UAE structure — or considering one — who needs it to work alongside their existing US advisers.

US Companies With a UAE Entity

Already operating, or in the process of setting up, a UAE subsidiary or branch.

US Entrepreneurs With a UAE Company

Founders with a formed or forming UAE company structure.

US Families With UAE Structures

Families with UAE holding structures, investments or business interests.

Anyone Coordinating Two Sets of Advisers

Working with both UAE and US advisers who need to stay aligned.

Two Advisory Roles, Clearly Defined

Setting up or operating in the UAE as a US person involves two distinct sets of advice: the UAE side — structure, formation, licensing, UAE tax and ongoing administration — and the US side — US tax, estate planning and reporting. WTA provides the first. Your US lawyers, CPAs and tax advisers provide the second, and we coordinate directly with them rather than working around them.

What WTA Handles in the UAE

We assess and implement UAE structures, manage licensing and formation, advise on UAE corporate tax and VAT compliance, and provide ongoing administration once a structure is operating.

Structure Assessment and Implementation

Assessing and implementing the right UAE structure for your circumstances.

Licensing and Formation

Managing licensing and company formation from start to finish.

UAE Corporate Tax and VAT Compliance

Advising on UAE corporate tax and VAT obligations.

Ongoing Administration

Providing ongoing administration once a structure is operating.

What Stays With Your US Advisers

Decisions about US tax treatment, US estate planning, and US filing positions stay with your existing US advisers. WTA does not provide US legal or tax advice, and does not advise on how a UAE structure should be reported or treated on the US side.

US Reporting Obligations to Keep in Mind

US persons with UAE companies, investments or bank accounts may continue to have US reporting obligations regardless of where the assets are held, including under FATCA, FBAR and Form 8938 requirements where applicable. These are matters for your US tax adviser to assess and file; we flag them here so the coordination point between the two sides of your structure is clear from the outset.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does WTA provide US tax or legal advice?

No. WTA advises on the UAE side of your structure only. Your US lawyers, CPAs and tax advisers remain responsible for all US legal, tax and reporting matters.

How does WTA coordinate with our US advisers?

We work directly with your existing US legal, tax and wealth advisers on the UAE elements of your structure, sharing relevant UAE information so both sides stay aligned.

Do I still have US reporting obligations if I have a UAE company?

Yes. US persons with UAE companies, investments or bank accounts may still have reporting obligations, including under FATCA, FBAR and Form 8938 where applicable. These are matters for your US tax adviser to assess and file.

What if we don't have a UAE structure in place yet?

Get in touch regardless of stage — we can advise from initial structuring through to coordinating an existing set-up.