How InBusiness supports John Dory, a seafood trading and restaurant business in Dubai, with VAT, Corporate Tax, payroll, and Payroll services.
John Dory, a seafood trading and restaurant business that entered the UAE in July 2025, uses InBusiness for VAT, Corporate Tax, payroll, and WPS support instead of hiring a full internal tax team.
About
About the Client
John Dory is a 12-year seafood brand seafood brand with 12 years of history, originating from Belarus and operating across seafood trading, retail fish shops, and restaurant concepts. In July 2025 it expanded into the UAE, launching Dubai's first seafood ecosystem that uses the whole fish from catch to plate at The Market Island.
The challenge
The Challenge
After entering the UAE market in July 2025, John Dory needed clarity on how UAE VAT, Corporate Tax and local accounting rules apply to both sides of its business — seafood trading and retail/restaurant operations.
Even with an in-house accountant, the introduction of UAE Corporate Tax brought several areas of uncertainty, particularly around multi-activity operations. It was also important to have review of the in-house accountant in terms of understanding UAE specifics. The company approached InBusiness for:
- A written overview of VAT and Corporate Tax applicability and ad-hoc requests
- Support with CIT and VAT submissions
- Guidance on payroll, WPS, and gratuity
- Ongoing clarification as Corporate Tax legislation evolves
Hiring a senior Corporate Tax specialist in-house was not cost-effective for a new UAE entity, making flexible expert support essential.
How we helped
How InBusiness Helped
- Delivered a written VAT & CIT applicability overview tailored to both business activities
- Highlighted risky areas and helped to rectify them before CIT and AT submissions
- Provided on-demand advisory on payroll, WPS, gratuity
- Supported with interpretation of evolving tax rules
The outcome
The Outcome
InBusiness helped John Dory establish a clear and compliant Corporate Tax and VAT structure for its UAE launch. The team continues to approach InBusiness from time to time for tax and payroll consultations, receiving expert guidance whenever needed. This helps John Dory to feel confident in compliance matters and focus more on setting up business processes and manage the business efficiently.
This flexible model is far more cost-effective than hiring a full-time local Corporate Tax specialist, while keeping their VAT, Corporate Tax, and payroll obligations aligned with evolving UAE regulations.
About InBusiness
InBusiness is an accounting, tax, and corporate services firm based in Dubai, founded in 2021, that acts as the UAE finance and compliance arm for international businesses. The team provides outsourced accounting, tax advisory, company formation, admin services, and immigration across all Free Zones and Mainland. The team speaks English and Russian.
