UAE Focus – Your Australian Partner from Middle-East

Marhaba…

So having lived and worked in the Emirates for a decade, Sam understands UAE culture pretty well and knows how business is done in the UAE – from local decision‑making styles to cultural expectations around trust, discretion and follow‑through – making him a natural partner for Emirati and expatriate clients alike.

The firm draws on Sam’s 10+ years of experience in Abu Dhabi as a Senior Risk & Assurance Specialist, including nearly 6+ years with ADNOC Group and 3+ years as a Manager in Business risk and internal audit assurance services with Protiviti Middle-east. During his consulting tenure, Sam worked on many esteemed organisations as a Commercial & Finance Risk & Internal Audit Specialist such as Masdar, Emirates Investment Authority, GHC and other UAE blue‑chip entities.

Hence, Pointers Consulting is truly positioned as a premier Australian service partner for UAE‑based individuals (especially Australian citizens) and UAE businesses seeking reliable, on‑the‑ground support in Australia, including access to structured investment options such as Australian property, managed funds and SMSF‑led investment strategies.

From Middle-east, you can tap straight into Melbourne‑based expertise in Australian tax compliance, SMSF management, accounting, business setup and investment reporting, helping you navigate cross‑border rules and Australian investment opportunities and compliance requirements.​

Specialist services tailored for UAE based clients:

For Australian citizens in the UAE:

• Australian tax returns lodged remotely, covering salary, rental income and investments in full compliance with ATO requirements.
• SMSF administration with annual returns, ATO lodgements and audit support handled entirely onshore in Australia.
• Investment property reporting, including CGT calculations and negative gearing optimisation for Australian real estate portfolios.
• Superannuation management, from contribution strategies to pension compliance while you are based overseas.

For UAE‑based businesses:

• Australian company formation, including fast Pty Ltd setup, ABN/TFN registration and ongoing ASIC compliance.​
• Accounting outsourcing, with bookkeeping, BAS lodgements and payroll processed in both AED and AUD where required.
• Corporate tax compliance, including cross‑border returns and high‑level transfer pricing documentation support. ​
• Market entry support, such as local director services and assistance with Australian business banking setup… and much more…!!

Book in a ​discovery session with us for more information, and Sam will be there to say “Marhaba”.