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About us

We give business owners peace of mind

Shastra Consulting is a firm of Chartered Accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. We take care of the accounting, tax, audit and compliance work that every business needs, so you can give your time to the business itself.

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Who we are

Your time back, and the confidence that it is done right

Running a business in the UAE means keeping on top of more than ever before: VAT, Corporate Tax, audits, licence renewals, payroll, AML rules and a steady stream of regulatory change. For most owners, every hour spent on these is an hour taken away from customers, staff and growth.

That is the problem we exist to solve. Our team has more than a decade of experience helping businesses with tax, accounting and compliance, and has worked through every major change in the UAE since taxes were introduced. We put the right structures in place, keep everything current, and handle the authorities on your behalf where needed.

We work with founders setting up their first company, owner-managed businesses that want a dependable finance function, and established groups that need specialist audit, tax or AML support. Whatever the size, the aim is the same: nothing missed, nothing late, and no unpleasant surprises.

How we work

Qualified professionals. Never a back office.

  • Chartered Accountants and CPAs carry out and review your work, rather than junior staff working unsupervised.
  • Delivered by our own team in the UAE. Client work is never passed to an offshore back office.
  • A partner oversees every engagement, so you always know who is responsible for your file.
  • Registered with the Federal Tax Authority as a tax agent, able to represent you directly before the FTA.

What we deliver

All the services your business needs, under one roof

  • Business Setup

    Mainland, free zone and offshore company formation, licensing, visas and banking support.

  • Accounting & Bookkeeping

    Accurate books, timely financial statements and practical reporting, from monthly bookkeeping to a part-time CFO.

  • Tax

    VAT, Corporate Tax and excise compliance and advice, covering registrations, returns, refunds, disputes and planning.

  • Audit & Assurance

    Statutory and external audits, internal audit, due diligence and specialist reports that give owners, regulators, banks and buyers confidence in your numbers.

  • AML & Compliance

    goAML registration, AML/CFT policies, risk assessments, screening and training for businesses with anti-money-laundering obligations.

Our values

What you can expect from us

  • 01

    Integrity

    We give you the honest answer, including when it is not the one you hoped to hear. Your filings are only ever as accurate as the advice behind them.

  • 02

    Clarity

    We explain what applies to you, what it will cost and what you need to do, in plain language and without hiding behind jargon.

  • 03

    Responsiveness

    Deadlines in tax and compliance are unforgiving. We reply promptly, keep you updated and raise issues early.

  • 04

    Practicality

    Advice has to work in a real business. We recommend what is proportionate to your size and risk, not a textbook ideal.

Our approach

How an engagement runs

The same four steps whether you need a single VAT registration or a full outsourced finance function.

  1. Listen

    We start by understanding how your business actually runs: what you sell, who you sell to, and where the pressure points are.

  2. Plan

    We set out what needs to be done, by when and by whom, with fees and timelines agreed before work begins.

  3. Deliver

    Qualified professionals carry out the work, with a partner overseeing it and one point of contact for you.

  4. Stay ahead

    We track your deadlines and the rule changes that affect you, and tell you about them before they become problems.

Where we work

Pan-GCC and India

From our office in Bur Dubai, we provide professional services to businesses across the region.

  • United Arab Emirates
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Bahrain
  • Oman
  • India

Leadership

The people behind your file

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