Venture Capital · Investment Advisory
Identifying a High-Growth F&B Investment in Dubai
A UAE-based private investor approached Finvest Consulting seeking to deploy capital into the food and beverage sector. With no in-house financial analysis capability, they needed expert guidance to evaluate multiple restaurant franchise opportunities across Dubai.
Finvest conducted a full financial due diligence review across three shortlisted businesses — analysing three years of historical financials, revenue quality, cost structures, and market positioning. We identified one clear frontrunner with scalable unit economics and a defensible brand position and flagged critical risk factors in the other two that would have resulted in capital loss.
Outcome
- Investment decision made with full financial clarity
- Target business generated 22% revenue growth in Year 1 post-investment
- Investor avoided two high-risk deals flagged during due diligence
- Ongoing post-investment financial monitoring provided by Finvest
"Turning a complex investment decision into a confident, data-backed commitment."
Financial Auditing · Tax Consultation · VAT
Bringing a Growing Dubai SME into Full FTA Compliance
A fast-growing retail business in Dubai with annual turnover exceeding AED 2 million had been operating without a formal audit or VAT compliance structure for over two years. Facing an upcoming FTA review, the owner reached out to Finvest Consulting with urgent need for both an independent audit and tax regularisation.
Finvest's team conducted a complete financial audit, identified AED 180,000 in previously unclaimed VAT input credits, and submitted a voluntary disclosure to the FTA to correct historical errors — significantly reducing the client's penalty exposure. We then registered the business for VAT and Corporate Tax, restructured their bookkeeping system, and enrolled them in our Core Accounting Package for ongoing support.
Outcome
- Full FTA compliance achieved within 6 weeks
- AED 180,000 in recoverable VAT input credits identified
- Penalty exposure reduced through timely voluntary disclosure
- Business now fully audit-ready with monthly financial reporting in place
"From two years of gaps to full FTA compliance — in six weeks."
Business Set-Up · Banking Services · Corporate Tax Registration
End-to-End UAE Market Entry for an International Trading Company
An India-based trading company sought to establish a UAE presence to access Gulf markets and benefit from the UAE's favourable tax environment. The directors had no prior experience with UAE regulations and needed a reliable partner to manage the entire setup process.
Finvest Consulting advised on the optimal jurisdiction — a Free Zone structure that qualified for 0% Corporate Tax on qualifying income — and managed the complete company formation process from trade license application through to post-incorporation compliance. We then prepared a comprehensive banking pack and introduced the client to two UAE banks, securing a corporate account within three weeks — a process that typically takes two to three months without specialist support.
Outcome
- Company fully incorporated and operational within 4 weeks
- Free Zone structure secured 0% Corporate Tax on qualifying income
- Corporate bank account opened within 3 weeks of incorporation
- Full VAT and Corporate Tax registration completed by Finvest
- Client now operating and trading across GCC markets
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