Economic Substance Regulations Deadline UAE
Jay Krishan, Partner

Phone:- +971 4 327 7775
Mobile:- +971 50 677 5860
WhatsApp:- +971 56 219 1607
Email:- dubai@hlbhamt.com
The United Arab Emirates Cabinet has issued the Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No.31 of 2019 and it requires all in-scope entities to maintain an economic substance UAE.
Economic substance regulations will be applicable to companies that engage in any of the below mentioned “Relevant Activities”;
- Banking
- Insurance
- Investment Fund Management
- Lease-Finance
- Headquarters Businesses
- Shipping
- Holding Company Businesses
- Intellectual Property
- Distribution and Service Centers Businesses
Free Zone Authority | Deadline |
Abu Dhabi Media Zone Authority | 30th June |
ADGM | 30th June |
Ajman FZ | 30th June |
DAFZA | 15th June |
DIFC | 30th June |
DMCC | 30th June |
Dubai Aviation City Corporation | 7th June |
Dubai Development Authority | 25th June |
Dubai Healthcare City | 7th June |
Dubai World Trade Centre | 30th June |
Fujairah Free Zone | 15th June |
Hamriyah Free Zone Authority | 30th June |
International Free Zone Authorities | 30th June |
KIZAD | 20th June |
Ministry of Economy | 30th June |
RAK EZ | 30th June |
RAK ICC | 30th June |
SAIF | 30th June |
Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone | 30th June |
All mainland companies must file ESR notification within 30th June.
What HLB HAMT offers?
- Consulting on ESR
- Identify the qualifying entities for ESR compliance
- Identify the qualifying business segments for ESR compliance
- Report and advise on overall ESR readiness by the Entity
- Ongoing ESR compliance
- Secretarial services in connection with ESR record maintenance
- ESR filing with the authorities in the proper /prescribed format
Would you like to rate us on Google?

Varun R Chandra
07:38 25 Apr 21
HLB Hamt is highly recommended! They have the quality of services that would satisfy your needs. I'm glad I found them.

Giuseppe Assi
06:20 31 Jan 21
I HAD A GOOD EXPERIENCE WITH HLB HAMT DUBAI. THEY HAVE A VERY PROFESSIONAL TEAM, GOOD QUALITY OF SERVICES, GOOD VALUE... FOR PRICE.I RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY.read more

Mohamed Sheriff
16:16 28 Jun 20
Experience with HLB Hamt in audit experience is great pleasure. They deploy well qualified accounts team for audits.... And the amount of checking they perform give the management of the company confidence that internal controls are well in place. We are glad to see they have high standard of audit practices.read more

218141 JOSEPH THOMAS
16:20 23 Jun 20
Professionally managed firm with commitment to the engagements taken. My company and its group are assigning our... requirements for last 12 years to HLB and we don’t have any negative remarks on any assignments.read more

PMI
07:14 23 Jun 20
In my opinion, HLB Hamt is one of the best professional firms in UAE after big4. Excellent client service, professional... and competent staff and timely delivery are their strength. Over the years they have developed the infrastructure and skill set to handle multiple verticals ie, audit, tax services, consulting, IT support etc.Wishing HLB Hamt team all the very best.read more

RAVI CHOKSI
08:28 21 Jun 20
Thank you Team HLB hamt...Your internal auditing team put the good amount of time and inputs in helping the... organisation making considerable improvements throughout the organisational working structure and helps in building the better business.Thanks.read more

Maharajan Subramaniam
18:17 06 Jun 20
High-Performing IT Teams, I'm impressed with the knowledge level of their deputed staff, audit procedures, and... checklist adopted. Mr. Vimal especially understand the requirement and provide solution not only technical feasibility and also considered budgeting. We’re confident in their abilities.read more

Mohammed L
08:07 05 Jun 20
We have been working closely with them on payroll services for quite sometime.They provide very professional... services,experts in domain and excellent support. Would recommend them.Cheers.read more

ROY ROSHAN VIVIAN
06:32 04 Jun 20
Very professional team. Vimal has always given us good solution advice for various Software and IT Infra projects. We... are very Extremely satisfied working with him and his team. Wishing them success.read more

Basil Daniells
05:55 03 Jun 20
I have worked with HLB as a partner of Sage for about 2 years, they were dedicated to the success of the partnership... and kept aligned with the business plan that was agreed between our two companies. They are always ready to go the extra mile for a customer and don’t shy away from challenging circumstances. Keep up the good work and wish you all the success in the future.read more

Amar Kashyap
19:28 02 Jun 20
Team of well qualified and organised professionals. Their reports are not based on numbers first they will understand... their client and their business. They are highly recommended and trust worthy.read more

Radz de Jesus
16:03 02 Jun 20
We're glad to have found HLB Hamt to conduct the IT audit and risk assessment for our organization. We have learned a... lot from their team during that first project. And since then, we've continued to be in touch with them. Mr. Vimal especially is very good at presenting technical concepts in simple yet interesting ways that non-IT and business people alike would easily catch. We are very happy with the professionalism and quality of service they provide. They leave their clients nothing short of satisfied. Highly recommended.read more
Related content
Get in touch
Whatever your question our team will point you in the right direction
Start the conversation