What Tamimi Consulting does

Tamimi Consulting is a Dubai-headquartered cross-border consulting and advisory firm founded in 2010 by Tarik Tamimi (CEO) and Fatma Nilgun Emrem. The firm delivers professional services across five integrated pillars: corporate services (company formation, visa/immigration, HR & payroll, bank account opening), accounting and tax consultancy (bookkeeping, VAT, corporate tax, ESR compliance), B2B and market entry strategies (roadshows, B2B matching, market research), government incentives and support (Turkish Ministry of Trade Turquality program advisory), and business development services (international trade advisory, sourcing, supply chain management). The company serves international companies — particularly Turkish exporters and SMEs — seeking to establish presence in the UAE and Gulf region, as well as multinational corporations, entrepreneurs, and startups requiring multi-jurisdictional support spanning UAE, Turkey, UK, and East Africa.

The firm operates from five physical offices (Dubai headquarters, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, London, Istanbul) with a stated team of approximately 17 professionals. Its core proprietary assets are not technology platforms but rather institutional positions: the only Turkish firm with International Service Provider (ISP) status at DMCC, the 1st Group Turquality Consultant accredited in MENA by the Turkish Ministry of Trade, and premier partner status for DMCC's newly introduced SPV and Holding Company licenses. The technology underpinning the business is consultation-driven — domain expertise in regulatory frameworks, free zone procedures, and Turkish-UAE trade incentives — rather than software or AI systems.

Tamimi's revenue model is professional services consulting fees on a quote-based, multi-year engagement basis. The firm has established 900+ companies since 2010, advised 1,000+ Turkish companies, and consistently ranked as DMCC Top Performing Consultant for seven consecutive years. Its go-to-market combines direct enterprise consulting, authorized free-zone channel partnerships, event-driven B2B demand generation (Made For Trade Live roadshows), and referral-based client acquisition supported by named client testimonials from Şölen, Parla, Gülermak, and Happy People Global. The company is founder-owned, privately held, and bootstrapped — no external institutional investors or funding rounds are disclosed.

Name

Tamimi Consulting

Legal name

Tamimi Consulting

Website

https://tamimiconsulting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tamimi Consulting is a Dubai-based cross-border consulting firm providing company formation, accounting, tax, government incentives, and market entry advisory services to international — particularly Turkish — companies seeking to establish presence in the UAE and Gulf region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cross-border Business Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships Advisory (JVs, Alliances, Carve-outs) (BPAHAOAG)

Keywords

• Cross-border consulting
• Company formation services
• UAE business setup
• Market entry advisory
• Accounting tax consultancy

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Consulting and Advisory Services: Professional consulting fees for company formation, business setup, administrative services, and ongoing advisory engagements. Services include company incorporation, visa and immigration, government incentives, accounting and bookkeeping, financial audit, corporate bank account opening, HR and payroll, recruitment, and international trade advisory.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tamimi Consulting is a cross-border consulting and advisory firm that helps international companies and Turkish exporters establish and operate businesses in the UAE and Gulf region. Its core offerings span company formation in UAE free zones and mainland, accounting and tax (VAT, corporate tax, ESR) compliance, visa and immigration, HR and payroll, B2B market entry support, access to Turkish government export incentives (Turquality Program), and business development services including trade advisory, sourcing, and supply chain management.

Product overview

Tamimi Consulting is a cross-border consulting and advisory firm offering a unified portfolio of professional services rather than a software product. The core offering consists of five interconnected service pillars: Corporate Services (company incorporation, bank account opening, visa/immigration, HR & payroll), Accounting & Tax Consultancy (bookkeeping, VAT, corporate tax, ESR compliance), B2B and Market Entry Strategies (market research, roadshows, B2B matching), Government Incentives and Support (Turkish export incentives, Turquality Program), and Business Development Services (international trade advisory, sourcing, supply chain management). The firm has recently expanded into SPV and Holding Company licensing services through a premier partnership with DMCC. All services are delivered through their offices in Dubai (headquarters), Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, London, and Istanbul, with a focus on Gulf Countries, Middle East, East Africa, Europe & UK markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Services Comprehensive business setup solutions including company formation, management, administration, visa and immigration services, corporate bank account opening, HR and payroll, recruitment, company valuation, restructuring, and liquidation services across UAE free zones and mainland. Targeted at international and local clients establishing or expanding businesses in the UAE.
• Accounting & Tax Consultancy Services Full range of accounting, VAT, and tax consulting solutions including bookkeeping, financial reporting, Federal Tax Authority registrations, VAT advisory, corporate tax advisory, and Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) compliance reporting. Designed for businesses operating in the UAE that must maintain books of accounts under UAE Commercial Company Law 2015, Federal Decree-Law of 2017 on VAT, and Economic Substance Regulations.
• B2B and Market Entry Strategies Professional and structured market entry services for companies targeting the UAE, including B2B organizations, roadshows, seminars, and market research reports covering the MENA region. Designed for international businesses seeking strategic insights, actionable plans, and local support to enter new markets and achieve sustainable growth.
• Government Incentives and Support Accelerated access to Turkish Ministry of Trade export incentives and grants, including Turquality Program support. Tamimi is the only Turkish company accredited as 1st Group Consultant in the MENA region by the Ministry of Trade. Services include researching and analyzing sector-specific incentive programs and guiding clients through scope, conditions, advantages, and application processes.
• Business Development Services Research, strategic planning, relationship building, and market expansion services including international trade advisory, representation and agency services, sourcing and procurement, and supply chain management. Tailored to client needs to solve problems, mitigate risks, and drive sustainable growth.
• SPV and Holding Company License Services Specialized services for DMCC's new Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) and Holding Company licenses, enabling businesses to manage investments, hold assets, and oversee regional operations with minimal requirements, lower costs, and no physical office needed. Delivered through Tamimi's premier partnership status with DMCC.

Quantifiable outcome

• Established 900+ companies since 2010
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodity Centre)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2025DMCC selected Tamimi Consulting as premier partner for pioneering SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) and Holding Company licenses. This partnership enables Tamimi to offer clients flexible investment structuring, asset management, and regional operations oversight through DMCC's new licensing categories. Tamimi is the only Turkish firm with International Service Provider (ISP) status at DMCC.
• Ministry of Trade – TürkiyecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTamimi Consulting is the 1st Group Consultant Company and the only Turkish company in MENA region accredited by the Ministry of Trade Turkiye for Turquality program. Provides specialized expertise and guidance to Turkish companies participating in the Turquality and Brand Support programs for international brand development.
• UAE Free ZonescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTamimi Consulting is one of the few companies that have signed agreements with free zones in the UAE and have been appointed as their authorized consultancy firm. This includes official International Service Provider (ISP) status with DMCC and authorized consultant relationships with other UAE free zones.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Flying Colour Business Setup: Long-established Dubai business setup and corporate services firm. Comparable to Tamimi in providing incorporation, visa, accounting, and tax services to international companies entering the UAE.
• Kiltons Business Setup: UAE corporate services consultancy providing business setup, accounting, and licensing services across multiple jurisdictions. Direct competitor in the Dubai and broader UAE company formation market.
• Commitbiz: UAE business setup and corporate advisory firm offering company formation, accounting, and consulting services for international clients. Comparable to Tamimi in target customer base and free zone/mainland formation offering.
• Creative Zone: Major UAE business setup consultancy offering company formation, accounting, tax, and visa services across multiple free zones. Direct peer given shared focus on incorporation, post-setup compliance, and serving inbound international clients.
• Shuraa Business Setup: UAE business setup and tax consulting firm offering company formation, accounting, VAT, and corporate tax services. Comparable to Tamimi in serving international entrants into the UAE with end-to-end incorporation and compliance support.
• Virtuzone: One of the largest UAE business setup and corporate services consultancies. Directly comparable to Tamimi as both help international companies incorporate in UAE free zones and mainland, with overlapping service portfolios across licensing, visa, accounting, and tax.
• A&A Associate: Dubai-based corporate services and business setup consultancy providing company formation, PRO services, accounting, and licensing support. Direct peer in the UAE free zone and mainland company formation space.
• HLB Hamt: UAE-based accounting, tax, and business advisory firm. Comparable to Tamimi on the accounting, VAT, and corporate tax compliance side, and increasingly on cross-border market entry support.

Others

• DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre): UAE free zone authority and Tamimi's most important channel partner. Not a direct competitor — DMCC licenses companies and accredits firms like Tamimi as ISPs — but its awards, ISP program, and SPV/Holding license roadmap shape Tamimi's competitive position and product set.

Broad incumbents

• Crowe UAE: Mid-tier global advisory network operating in the UAE with broad accounting, tax, and consulting capabilities. Overlaps with Tamimi on accounting, tax compliance, and corporate advisory, but serves a wider client portfolio rather than specializing in business setup.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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