Chartered Accountant (ICAI)
Qualified chartered accountant with a focus on audit, tax, and financial reporting for UAE entities.
Mandeep Masoun
Tax & Compliance Expert · You Recruit UAE
Chartered Accountant (ICAI)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5+
Years UAE experience
50+
TCJ articles published
ICAI
Chartered Accountant
UAE
Tax & audit focus
About Masoun
Mandeep Masoun is a Chartered Accountant (ICAI) with more than five years of experience in statutory audit, corporate tax, VAT compliance, and financial reporting for businesses operating in the UAE.
He is a senior practitioner at You Recruit, where he advises SMEs, startups, healthcare clinics, and regional subsidiaries on UAE corporate tax registration and filing, VAT registration and returns, IFRS reporting, Economic Substance Regulations (ESR), and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance.
Mandeep is a regular contributor to The Consulting Journal and serves as editorial reviewer for You Recruit licensing guides — ensuring tax, compliance, and financial accuracy for founders and finance teams before fundraising or due diligence.
Compliance is not a checkbox — it is the foundation that protects every business decision after it.
Quick facts
- Credential
- Chartered Accountant (ICAI)
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Based in
- Dubai, UAE
- Firm
- You Recruit
- Role
- Tax, Audit & Finance Contributor
- Specialism
- UAE CT, VAT, Audit, ESR/AML, Reporting
- Languages
- English, Hindi
Career timeline
- 1
2019–2022
Audit & Assurance Associate
Regional audit & advisory firm, UAE
Statutory audits, IFRS reporting, and SME advisory across mainland and free zone entities.
- 2
2022–2024
Tax & Compliance Consultant
KPM Global, Dubai
UAE corporate tax readiness, VAT compliance, and ESR/AML programmes for growing companies.
- 3
2024–Present
Senior Practitioner — Tax, Audit & Reporting
You Recruit · The Consulting Journal
Advises founders and finance teams on CT, VAT, audit readiness, and investor-grade reporting; reviews You Recruit content and publishes on TCJ.
Credentials & track record
5+ Years UAE Experience
Continuous practice through corporate tax introduction, VAT maturity, and evolving FTA-aligned compliance expectations.
50+ Articles on TCJ
Published guides on corporate tax, VAT, cash flow, financial statements, and crypto compliance for Gulf-market operators.
Audit & Assurance
Statutory audit support, IFRS reporting, and documentation that satisfies banks, investors, and regulators.
VAT & Corporate Tax
Registration, returns, voluntary disclosures, and year-end planning aligned with FTA and MoF requirements.
Editorial Reviewer — You Recruit
Reviews licensing and healthcare content on yourecruit.care for accuracy, compliance context, and E-E-A-T standards.
What Mandeep covers at You Recruit
UAE Corporate Tax
Registration, filing, small business relief, and compliance for UAE entities.
VAT Registration & Filing
Mandatory and voluntary registration, returns, and FTA-ready recordkeeping.
Financial Reporting
P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, KPIs, and investor-ready management accounts.
Audit & Assurance
Statutory audits, IFRS reporting, and documentation for banks and investors.
Healthcare Clinic Compliance
Tax and VAT considerations for medical clinics and healthcare employers in the UAE.
ESR & AML Compliance
Economic substance, governance, and AML controls for UAE private companies.
Areas of technical expertise
UAE Corporate Tax
- ·CT registration and deregistration
- ·Annual return preparation and filing
- ·Small Business Relief assessment
- ·Transfer pricing documentation
- ·Tax group structuring
VAT Compliance
- ·Mandatory and voluntary VAT registration
- ·Monthly and quarterly VAT returns
- ·Voluntary disclosure and penalty mitigation
- ·VAT on cross-border services
- ·FTA audit preparation
Audit & Assurance
- ·Statutory audit (UAE entities)
- ·IFRS financial statement preparation
- ·Management letter and control recommendations
- ·Due diligence support for investors
- ·Opening balance and first-year audit
ESR & AML Compliance
- ·Economic Substance notification and report
- ·AML policy and procedure documentation
- ·UBO register maintenance
- ·GoAML registration support
- ·Compliance framework for regulated activities
Transfer Pricing
- ·Related-party transaction analysis
- ·Transfer pricing documentation
- ·Arm's length benchmarking
- ·Intercompany agreement review
- ·CT transfer pricing disclosure
You Recruit & TCJ contribution
- ·Editorial review of UAE healthcare licensing guides
- ·Practical guides on UAE corporate tax, VAT, and financial reporting
- ·Content accuracy for clinic setup and facility licensing articles
- ·Cross-linked articles across tax, finance, and healthcare desks
Client & reader reviews
Trusted by UAE founders & CFOs
5 / 5 avg.
“Best advisory firm — clear on UAE corporate tax and VAT without the usual jargon.”
“Mandeep's TCJ guides are what we send to new finance hires before their first FTA filing.”
“Practical audit and reporting advice — helped us get bank-ready accounts in one quarter.”
Articles reviewed by Mandeep Masoun
125 published pieces on yourecruit.care
Licensing
UAE Licensing for Arab League Medical Graduates: Documentation Guide
Arab League degrees and specialist equivalence.
7 min read
Licensing
UAE Licensing for British and Irish Doctors Post-Brexit Credentials
GMC and IMC credentials in UAE PQR context.
7 min read
Licensing
UAE Licensing for Filipino Nurses: From NCLEX to MOHAP/DHA
Philippines nursing pathway to UAE employment.
7 min read
Licensing
UAE Licensing for Pakistani Doctors: MBBS, FCPS, and PSV Tips
Pakistan credentials for DHA, DOH, and MOHAP.
7 min read
Licensing
UAE Healthcare Licensing Guide for Indian Doctors (2026 Roadmap)
End-to-end roadmap for Indian MBBS and specialists.
7 min read
Recruitment
Allied Health Recruitment in UAE: Physiotherapy, OT, and Lab Roles
Hire allied professionals with verified credentials.
7 min read
Recruitment
Credential Verification Before Interview: Employer Checklist
How hospitals should verify licence eligibility early.
7 min read
Recruitment
Contract Red Flags for Doctors Joining UAE Hospitals
Protect yourself before signing an offer letter.
7 min read
Recruitment
Relocating to UAE with Family: Timeline for Doctors and Spouses
Plan family relocation alongside licensing.
7 min read
Recruitment
Visa and Labour Card Timeline After Healthcare Licence Approval
From licence to work visa for UAE clinical roles.
7 min read
Recruitment
Employer-Sponsored Licensing: Who Pays for PSV and Exams?
Negotiate licensing support in employment contracts.
7 min read
Recruitment
Locum Doctor Licensing in Dubai: Short-Term Practice Rules
Temporary practice permissions and employer obligations.
7 min read
Need UAE tax, VAT, or audit support?
Mandeep and the You Recruit team advise founders, clinic owners, and finance teams on corporate tax, VAT compliance, and investor-ready reporting.