1. FEASIBILITY STUDY
Launching a new project, expansion, or investment in the UAE requires clarity not assumptions. The UAE’s business ecosystem is dynamic, competitive, and regulated, making feasibility analysis essential for informed decision-making.
Yet many entrepreneurs and companies jump into new ventures without assessing financial viability, market readiness, or regulatory compliance.
At Crown Auditing, we transform uncertainty into structured insight by delivering feasibility studies rooted in real market data, sector benchmarks, financial modeling, and UAE compliance standards.
Understanding a feasibility study
A feasibility study evaluates whether a proposed business idea, project, or expansion is financially viable, operationally practical, and legally compliant in the UAE.
What does it includes?
- Market research & demand analysis
- Competitor and sector analysis
- Pricing feasibility
- Cost structure review
- Financial projections & cash-flow modeling
- Profitability and breakeven analysis
- Regulatory/licensing requirements
- Risk assessment & mitigation strategy
Common challenges businesses face
- Relying on assumptions instead of data
- No competitor price/positioning study
- Underestimating operational & compliance costs
- Miscalculating breakeven points
- Unrealistic revenue projections
Consequences of skipping feasibility
- Over-investment
- Delayed ROI
- Unrealistic expectations
- Project failure risks
- Misalignment with UAE licensing, legal or tax requirements
Positive framing
A feasibility study doesn’t slow decisions, it accelerates smart ones.
Why Crown-Auditing?
Data-driven market analysis
- Real-world market sizing
- Demand forecasting
- Sector and competitive landscape study
Financial & profitability modeling
- Cash-flow forecasts
- 3–5 year income statements
- Sensitivity and scenario analysis
- ROI and NPV calculations
Compliance & regulatory alignment
- Mainland vs Free Zone setup comparison
- Licensing requirements
- Corporate Tax & VAT considerations
Risk analysis
- Operational risks
- Market-entry risks
- Financial risks
- Regulatory exposure
Quality oversight
- Multi-level review
- Partner validation
- Industry-specific benchmarking
Who is it for?
- Startups entering new sectors
- Investors evaluating UAE opportunities
- SMEs planning expansion
- Foreign companies entering UAE markets
- Businesses considering product or service diversification
What you’ll need?
- Preliminary business idea
- Estimated budgets
- Target market details
- Internal financial data (if expanding current business)
Engagement timeline
- Feasibility report: 2–4 weeks
- Financial modeling: 5–7 working days
Conclusion
A feasibility study provides clarity, confidence, and direction.
With Crown Auditing, you gain a data-backed foundation for decision-making, reducing uncertainty and accelerating growth.
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Trust Markers: UAE market expertise • 200+ sector reports • Financial modeling specialists
FAQs
- Do I really need a feasibility study before launching a project?
Typically 2–4 weeks depending on project size.
- How long does a feasibility study take?
Typically 2–4 weeks depending on project size. - Will Crown help with licensing setup after the study?
Yes, we can guide Mainland and Free Zone setup based on findings. - Do you include financial projections?
Yes, including P&L, cash flow, breakeven, ROI, and sensitivity. - Is the study recognized by investors/banks?
Yes, our feasibility reports follow UAE due-diligence standards used by investors.
2. TRANSFER PRICING REPORT (TPR)
With the introduction of UAE Corporate Tax, transfer pricing has become a critical compliance requirement for businesses with related-party or cross-border transactions. Many companies struggle to interpret OECD-aligned rules, maintain documentation, or justify pricing to the FTA.
At Crown Auditing, we simplify Transfer Pricing documentation by aligning your business model with UAE CT Law, OECD Guidelines, and global best practices ensuring compliance, transparency, and audit-readiness.
Understanding transfer pricing in the UAE
Transfer Pricing refers to the pricing of transactions between related parties and connected persons. Under UAE Corporate Tax Law, these transactions must follow the Arm’s Length Principle (ALP).
Who needs transfer pricing reports?
- Groups with related-party transactions
- Free Zone entities transacting with Mainland or foreign companies
- Businesses with intercompany loans, IP use, management fees
- Multinational groups with UAE subsidiaries
Key challenges
- Identifying related-party transactions
- Determining arm’s length value
- No benchmarking data
- Lack of agreements or incomplete docs
- Misaligned profit allocation
Consequences of non-compliance
- Transfer Pricing adjustments by FTA
- Additional tax liabilities
- Loss of Free Zone qualifying status
- Higher audit risk
- Penalties for incomplete documentation
Positive Framing
Transfer Pricing is not just compliance it can optimize global tax positions and strengthen internal governance.
Why Crown-Auditing?
Transfer pricing documentation
We prepare:
- Local file
- Master file
(as required under OECD standards & UAE CT Law)
Functional analysis
- Review of functions performed
- Risks assumed
- Assets used
Economic & benchmarking analysis
- Comparable companies identification
- Arm’s length range calculation
- Pricing justification
Policy design
- Transfer pricing policies for intercompany transactions
- Documentation templates for future transactions
Quality assurance
- Alignment with OECD & UAE standards
- Audit-ready files
- Partner-level review
Who is it for?
Ideal For
- Large corporate groups
- Free Zone entities with cross-border income
- Multinationals with UAE PE or subsidiaries
- Businesses with multiple related-party transactions
What you’ll need?
- Intercompany agreements
- Financial statements
- Transaction records
- Group structure & ownership details
When to start?
- Before your Corporate Tax return
- Before restructuring or new intercompany agreements
- At year-end closing
Engagement timeline
- Full TPR: 2–4 weeks
- Benchmarking: 5–7 working days
Conclusion
Proper Transfer Pricing documentation protects your business from adjustments, penalties, and compliance risks.
Crown ensures your TP files meet UAE CT Law and OECD standards with clarity, accuracy, and strong economic justification.
CTA: Book a Transfer Pricing Consultation
Trust Markers: OECD-aligned documentation • CT-compliant reports • Audit-ready TP files
FAQs
- Are Transfer Pricing Reports mandatory?
Yes, for businesses with related-party or connected-person transactions. - Do Free Zone companies also need TP?
Yes, especially to maintain QFZP status. - What transactions require TP documentation?
Management fees, service charges, intercompany loans, IP use, cost allocations, and cross-border purchases/sales. - Do I need both Master File and Local File?
If you meet CT thresholds, yes Crown helps determine which filings apply. - What happens if Transfer Pricing is incorrect?
FTA may adjust profits and impose additional taxes or penalties.
3. BENCHMARKING STUDY
Benchmarking is essential for businesses needing clarity on pricing, profitability, costs, and competitive standing especially in a regulated environment shaped by UAE Corporate Tax and Transfer Pricing rules.
Yet many companies operate without knowing whether their pricing or margins align with market standards or the arm’s length principle.
Crown Auditing provides benchmarking studies grounded in UAE market data, regional comparables, and OECD-aligned transfer pricing methods ensuring compliance and strategic insight.
Understanding benchmarking
Benchmarking evaluates a company’s financial or transactional performance against comparable businesses or industry standards.
Use cases
- Transfer pricing compliance
- Pricing justification for intercompany transactions
- Market-entry feasibility
- Profitability analysis
- Cost structure evaluation
- Free Zone qualifying income assessments
Key challenges
- Lack of comparable UAE data
- Incorrect selection of comparables
- Inaccurate economic adjustments
- No alignment with OECD TP guidelines
Consequences of weak benchmarking
- TP adjustments
- Loss of Free Zone tax benefits
- Incorrect pricing strategies
- Reduced profitability
- Compliance risks
Positive Framing
Benchmarking transforms guesswork into data-backed strategy and compliance assurance.
Why Crown auditing?
Robust Comparable Selection
- UAE & GCC company datasets
- Global databases for cross-border transactions
Economic adjustments
- Working capital adjustments
- Risk profiling
- Functional analysis alignment
Industry-specific insights
- Retail, F&B, logistics, trading, manufacturing, consulting, etc.
OECD TP method alignment
- TNMM
- CUP
- CPM
- Cost-plus
- Resale minus
Comprehensive reporting
- Clear narrative
- Comparable set
- Arm’s length range
- Strategic recommendations
Who is it for?
Ideal For
- Groups with related-party transactions
- Free Zone businesses maintaining QFZP compliance
- SMEs needing competitive pricing strategy
- Multinationals with UAE subsidiaries
What you’ll need?
- Financials
- Intercompany agreements
- Transaction details
- Business model information
When to start?
- Before finalizing intercompany pricing
- Before CT filing
- During feasibility or expansion assessment
- At the start of restructuring
Engagement timeline
- Benchmarking report: 5–10 working days
Conclusion
Benchmarking provides strategic clarity, pricing accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
Crown’s benchmarking reports follow OECD principles and UAE Corporate Tax requirements, helping businesses stay competitive and compliant.
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Trust Markers: OECD-aligned analysis • Industry-specific comparables • Trusted by UAE corporates
FAQs
- Why do I need benchmarking?
For pricing accuracy, TP compliance, profitability planning, and competitive strategy. - What methods do you use?
OECD-approved TP methods such as TNMM, CUP, Cost-Plus, and Resale Minus. - How long does a study take?
Usually 5–10 days. - Is benchmarking required for TP documentation?
Yes, it forms the economic backbone of your Transfer Pricing Report. - Can benchmarking improve profitability?
Absolutely, it reveals pricing gaps and margin opportunities.