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Bestax Chartered Accountants

Clear tax advice starts with good records and conversations that clients can understand. My work at Bestax Chartered Accountants brings these two things together: careful financial review and practical guidance on UAE tax responsibilities.

Based in
Dubai, UAE
Firm
Bestax Chartered Accountants
At Bestax since
January 2022
Published
15 articles

About Sophia

I joined Bestax in January 2022 after gaining early experience in accounting support and client documentation in Dubai. As the UAE Corporate Tax regime developed, my responsibilities expanded to corporate tax registrations, computations, return preparation and client advisory. Across these roles, I have built more than six years of experience in finance and tax-related work.

I enjoy researching changing tax requirements, organising complex information and helping business owners understand what needs to happen next. My academic interests in finance and taxation continue to inform how I approach client work.

Experience

  1. January 2022–Present

    Tax Consultant

    Bestax Chartered Accountants, Dubai, UAE

    • Support clients with UAE tax compliance and advisory, including Corporate Tax work as the regime took effect.
    • Assist with Corporate Tax registrations, calculations, return preparation and filing documentation.
    • Review financial statements, accounting records and supporting schedules; record adjustments and review points.
    • Coordinate with clients and colleagues to obtain missing information and manage tax deadlines.
    • Explain filing requirements and practical next steps in clear, accessible language.
  2. January–December 2021

    Junior Accounts Assistant (Part-time)

    Bluegate Accounting & Advisory, Dubai, UAE

    • Supported bookkeeping, account reconciliations, invoice checks and month-end reporting schedules.
    • Maintained client records and helped prepare working papers for accounting and VAT compliance reviews.
  3. May–December 2020

    Finance Intern

    Bluegate Accounting & Advisory, Dubai, UAE

    • Assisted the team with document filing, transaction entry and basic reconciliations while studying.
    • Learned how accounting records, supporting evidence and client communication fit together.

Education

  1. 2019–2022

    BSc Accounting and Finance

    University of Birmingham Dubai, UAE

Core skills

Tax

  • UAE Corporate Tax
  • Tax Compliance
  • Tax Registration
  • Tax Computation
  • Tax Return Filing
  • VAT Support

Review & advisory

  • Financial Statement Review
  • Working Papers
  • Client Advisory

Software

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Zoho Books
  • QuickBooks
  • Tally
  • Xero
  • EmaraTax

Articles by Sophia

  • Corporate Tax

    How to Deregister for Corporate Tax in UAE

    Business cycles are real. Companies close, merge, or restructure. When that happens, you already have a long to-do list. The last thing you need is a surprise penalty after you think you are “done.”…

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