Regulatory Compliance
Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) Compliance
Expert guidance for UAE Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) notifications, substance test evaluations, and report submissions.
Processing Time
3-5 Working Days
Service Type
Regulatory Compliance
Accepted In
Ministry of Finance (MoF) Portal
Starting From
AED 1,200
About Economic Substance Regulations (ESR)
It is mandatory for:
- Companies conducting Distribution and Service Centre activities
- Holding company entities in mainland and free zones
- Headquarter and management service companies
- Shipping, marine, and logistics providers
Benefits of Economic Substance Regulations (ESR)
Avoid MoF Penalties
Failure to notify incurs AED 20,000 penalty; failure to report incurs AED 50,000 fine.
Substance Test Verification
Ensure your entity meets CIGA (Core Income-Generating Activities) criteria.
MoF Portal Filing
Accurate and timely submission through the Ministry of Finance online portal.
Expert Exemption Reviews
Identify if your entity qualifies for exempt licensee status.
What's Included
- Assessment of Relevant Activities under ESR law
- Evaluation of Economic Substance Tests (CIGA, employees, premises)
- Preparation and submission of annual ESR Notification
- Preparation and submission of annual ESR Report on MoF portal
- Appeals and penalty mitigation advisory
Our Process
- 1
Scope Determination
We identify whether your business activities fall under the 9 Relevant Activities.
- 2
Substance Assessment
We evaluate management, employees, physical premises, and local expenditure.
- 3
Notification Filing
We submit the mandatory annual ESR Notification within 6 months of financial year end.
- 4
Annual Report Submission
If relevant income was earned, we prepare and submit the ESR Report within 12 months.
Requirements
- Trade license, commercial register, and MOA
- Audited financial statements for the regulatory year
- List of employees, employment contracts, and premises lease (Ejari)
- Board meeting minutes and organizational charts
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Disclaimer: All prices shown are indicative starting estimates and may vary depending on the selected business activity, jurisdiction, authority fees, visa quota, office requirements, and government charges applicable at the time of application. Final quotations are shared after a consultation and are subject to change without prior notice.