Transfer Pricing Advisory in the UAE and Saudi Arabia

Transfer pricing is no longer a big-corporate-only issue in the GCC. UAE Federal Tax Authority now expects documentation for related-party transactions under corporate tax rules aligned with OECD guidelines. Saudi Arabia's ZATCA has enforced transfer pricing disclosure forms and benchmarking studies for years on cross-border and domestic related-party dealings. If your group charges management fees between Dubai and Riyadh entities, licences IP from a parent company abroad, or provides shared services across borders, you need defensible pricing — not whatever the CFO typed into the intercompany invoice. ISZ Global matches you with verified transfer pricing specialists for documentation, benchmarking, APA discussions, and FTA or ZATCA audit defence. Describe your group structure, transaction types, and which regulator you are facing. We shortlist advisors who handle UAE and KSA TP separately, because the rules and filing portals are not interchangeable.

UAE vs Saudi Arabia — transfer pricing at a glance

AspectUAESaudi Arabia
RegulatorFederal Tax Authority (FTA)Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA)
Documentation requirementsLocal file and master file under UAE CT Law; OECD Guidelines alignment requiredTP disclosure form with return; local file and benchmarking for related-party transactions
OECD alignmentUAE CT Law explicitly references OECD Transfer Pricing GuidelinesZATCA applies OECD-based arm's length principle; TP bylaws align with international standards
Common transactions in scopeManagement fees, royalties, IP licensing, shared services between UAE group entitiesCross-border services, dividends, interest, royalties, and domestic related-party charges

Who needs this service

  • UAE groups with related-party transactions subject to FTA corporate tax documentation
  • Saudi entities filing ZATCA transfer pricing disclosure forms
  • Multinationals with cross-border management fees, royalties, or service charges
  • Companies facing FTA or ZATCA transfer pricing audits or assessments

How it works

  1. 1Describe group structure, intercompany transaction types, and regulator context
  2. 2Matched TP specialist maps transactions and determines documentation requirements
  3. 3Prepare benchmarking study, local file, and master file as required
  4. 4Support FTA or ZATCA filing, audit response, and ongoing compliance monitoring

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Why ISZ Global?

  • UAE FTA and Saudi ZATCA TP expertise
  • OECD-aligned documentation
  • Audit defence and benchmarking
  • Free match — response within 24 hours

Verified Consultants

2 consultants available — free inquiry

Zeeshan

Zeeshan

Verified

Inspire Tax Consultancy

Financial AuditVAT Compliance
🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi

12 yrs

Sabah

Verified

شركة الحلول الاربعة للاستشارات المالية والادارية (SAFT)

BookkeepingFinancial Audit
🇸🇦 Jeddah

4 yrs

Frequently Asked Questions

When is transfer pricing documentation required in the UAE?

Under UAE corporate tax, related-party transactions must be at arm's length with documentation supporting pricing methodology. FTA expects compliance with OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines for entities above applicable thresholds.

Does Saudi Arabia require transfer pricing disclosure?

Yes. ZATCA requires transfer pricing disclosure forms for taxpayers with related-party transactions, including domestic and cross-border dealings. Benchmarking studies support the arm's length position filed with the return.

Is the initial consultation free through ISZ Global?

Yes. Submit a match request and we will introduce you to verified transfer pricing specialists within 24 hours — free and with no obligation.

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ISZ Global connects clients with verified transfer pricing advisory services experts across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan.

United Arab Emirates

Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Sharjah · Ajman · RAK

MOE-licensed auditors, FTA tax agents, DIFC & ADGM specialists

Saudi Arabia

Riyadh · Jeddah · Dammam · Makkah · Madinah

SOCPA auditors, ZATCA consultants, Vision 2030 business setup

Pakistan

Karachi · Lahore · Islamabad

UAE & Saudi Arabia business setup advisory for Pakistani investors

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