
About IAS
Established In 2013
With a combination of substantial expertise and many years of experience, our staff assists businesses with a broad range of legal matters, including labor disputes, charges of fraud and corruption, as well as bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings. We also offer independent accounting, liquidation, and financial reports, as part of our services, along with consultation services for court meetings and legal paperwork.
IAS was established in 2013 in Dubai by Mostafa A. Elrefaey, a hands-on professional who has been working in the fields of accounting, auditing, tax advisory, consultation and business transformation services for two decades, covering a total of 20 years in the Gulf region and 19 years in Dubai.




Our Services
Business Consultancy and Financial
Services Provider In The Region
ACCOUNTING & BOOKKEEPING
With a wealth of experience in the GCC, our team of experts understands the local market dynamics, especially within a global context, and quickly adapts to your individual needs and requirements. Our team is fully equipped to work on various accounting systems, taking on all your paperwork while giving you the time to focus on your business growth. We help you:
- Digitise your paperwork
- Set-up your accounting system
- Select adequate software solutions, including cloud-based applications
- Plan your financials, including financial re-modelling
- Compile financial statement of accounts
- Create statutory accounts
- Prepare cash flow statements and cash flow forecasts
- Examine your current business performance and point out areas of improvement
- Set-up a feasible business plan

AUDIT & ASSURANCE
At IAS, we offer the full spectrum of auditing services, from external and internal audits to risk analysis and general advisory. We systematically review all your accounting information and evaluate your operations, giving you a clear overview of all your financial activities while advising you on how to improve processes and procedures.
- Audit of Financial Statements
- Comprehensive Internal Audits
- Corporate Reporting Services
- Regulatory Compliance
- General Accounting Advisory
- Risk Assurance and Risk Management
- Financial Reporting Solutions
- Other Assurance Services

TAX RELATED SERVICES
Ever since the UAE Government introduced Value Added Tax (VAT) to the country in 2018, local organisations must comply with the new rules and regulations. At IAS, we have certified tax experts who will help you with all tax-related queries, including VAT-related matters, while ensuring that your business meets all the requirements of the UAE law.
- VAT Implementation & Transitional Support
- VAT Registration
- VAT De-Registration
- VAT Compliance
- VAT and Indirect Taxes
- Business Impact Analysis
- Transaction Advisory
- Tax Dispute Resolution
- Corporate Tax

ADVISORY SERVICES
As a consultancy, at IAS, we not only check your records and help enhance your financial activities but share our advice and expert knowledge to assist you in optimising your business operations. From business succession planning and benchmarking to financial metrics, acquisition, and transaction support – we’ve got you covered.
- Economic Substance Regulations (ESR)
- Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) Regulations
- Business ValuationFormation & Secretarial Services
- Trademark Registration (TM) & Acquisition
- Financial Feasibility Studies
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Consulting Services for Company Set-Ups
- Company Liquidation Services
- Insolvency
- Bankruptcy

BUSINESS SUPPORT & OUTSOURCED SERVICES
At IAS, many of our clients are SMEs which prefer hiring third parties to take care of their accounting needs. Following an outsourcing strategy not only helps SMEs to significantly reduce costs but to better focus on the main elements of their businesses. With this in mind, we have tailored several of our services to specifically match the requirements of SMEs.
- Company Formation & Secretarial Services
- Financial Reporting Solutions
- Payroll Services

LEGAL ACCOUNTING SERVICES
With 19 years of experience in the field of legal accounting services, our legal accounting consultancy team at IAS has extensive knowledge of the local corporate laws and collaborated with numerous major organisations and law firms in the country. Our team supports companies with regards to various legal matters, ranging from labour disputes, charges of fraud and embezzlement to bankruptcy and insolvency procedures. As part of our offerings, we provide independent accounting, liquidation, and financial reports, as well as consultancy services concerning the legal paperwork and court meetings. But more than that, we act as a sovereign partner, assisting you with all the relevant documents to support your cases in the best way possible.

BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION
At IAS, our objective is to take your business to the next level. Apart from our comprehensive accounting services to help you control your expenses, we assist you in finding innovative ways to improve your revenue streams. What do we do? Our dedicated team of business consultants will meet with key members of your senior management to work on a creative action plan addressing the status quo of the organization while envisioning its future state. Our workshops are designed to encourage senior staff members to becoming more creative and proactive concerning the demands of local, regional, and global markets. By taking a closer look at the organisation’s leadership ability, corporate culture, resources, teams, talents, and other aspects of your company, we support you in transforming your business into a successful corporate undertaking that meets your current future vision and is well equipped for new challenges coming your way.

Testimonials
What Clients Say About IAS
We decided to go with IAS because of their reliable work regarding an auditor letter which was required at the beginning of our project. But also afterwards, we have been really impressed with their knowledge, expertise, and personal commitment.
Philipp Löffler
Commercial Project Manager at Andritz AG
We are a fairly new company and needed a trustworthy partner. We selected IAS because of their outstanding reputation, comprehensive service offerings and reasonable pricing. In the past years, IAS has significantly helped us to control our expenses.
Dr. Abdallah K.I. Alaqqad
CEO and Managing Director at Al Aqqad Real Estate Valuation
IAS has been handling one of our projects in Oman for many years. That’s why our company’s head office highly recommended them. Ever since we started our collaboration with IAS, we have been very pleased with their efficient and reliable services.
Karla Branzuela
Office Administrator at Andritz FZCO
Since we are outsourcing our accounting work, we chose IAS as our partner because of their excellent reputation in the market. They considerably supported us to get our finance records on track, while keeping us in the loop every step of the way.
Sana Al Bloushi
Managing Director at Dar Alishraq
We got engaged with IAS via Andritz FZCO, and eventually via Andritz AG. The team at IAS really understands our business. We appreciate Mr. Mostafa’s quick responses to our questions, his hands-on solutions, and, finally, his fair fee. All in all, it is a true pleasure to work with Mr. Mostafa and his team.
Marco Peischl
Head of Department, Financial Accounting & Taxes, Andritz AG
I appreciate IAS excellent service, including their attention to detail, great communication skills and overall customer care. All of this makes working with IAS a great experience.
Angela Zougheb
Managing Director, Crazy Art FZE