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Sectors

Industries We Serve

Deep sector knowledge across the industries shaping the region's future.

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SBC LLC advises clients across 20+ sectors shaping the Gulf and beyond — including financial services, real estate, oil & gas, healthcare, logistics, technology, retail, hospitality, and engineering — applying sector-specific transfer pricing, corporate tax, and VAT expertise.

All sectors

20 sectors. One advisory standard.

Specialist tax, audit, and advisory teams aligned to the regulatory texture of every industry we serve.

Financial Services
01

Financial Services

Tax structuring, regulatory reporting, and cross-border advisory for banks, funds, and fintechs.

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Real Estate
02

Real Estate

VAT, corporate tax, and structuring guidance for developers, REITs, and property investors.

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Oil & Gas
03

Oil & Gas

Upstream-to-downstream tax planning, transfer pricing, and concession compliance for energy operators.

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Healthcare
04

Healthcare

Compliance, exemptions, and group structuring for hospitals, clinics, and medical providers.

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Technology & Media
05

Technology & Media

Cross-border IP planning, digital service VAT, and incentives for tech and media businesses.

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Retail & E-Commerce
06

Retail & E-Commerce

VAT mapping, marketplace compliance, and tax automation for omnichannel retailers.

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Logistics & Supply Chain
07

Logistics & Supply Chain

Customs, free-zone, and indirect tax advisory for freight, warehousing, and 3PL operators.

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Engineering & Construction
08

Engineering & Construction

Project-based tax planning, contract reviews, and joint-venture structuring for EPC contractors.

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Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
09

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

R&D incentives, transfer pricing, and regulatory tax support for pharma and life-science groups.

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FMCG
10

FMCG

Supply-chain VAT, excise, and compliance frameworks for fast-moving consumer goods producers.

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Hospitality
11

Hospitality

Tourism levy, VAT, and corporate structuring for hotels, resorts, and F&B operators.

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Marine & Shipping
12

Marine & Shipping

Maritime tax regimes, charter structuring, and customs advisory for shipping and port operators.

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Information Technology
13

Information Technology

Permanent-establishment, SaaS VAT, and global mobility advisory for IT service exporters.

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Gems & Jewellery
14

Gems & Jewellery

VAT special schemes, valuation, and AML compliance for jewellers, refiners, and bullion traders.

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Education
15

Education

Exemption mapping, governance, and tax compliance for schools, universities, and training providers.

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Agriculture & Agri-Business
16

Agriculture & Agri-Business

VAT, subsidies, and group structuring for agri-producers, processors, and food exporters.

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Textile & Apparel
17

Textile & Apparel

Customs, transfer pricing, and indirect tax advisory for textile manufacturers and fashion brands.

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Extraction & Mining
18

Extraction & Mining

Royalty, concession, and corporate tax advisory for mining and mineral-extraction operators.

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Digital Marketing
19

Digital Marketing

Cross-border invoicing, VAT on digital services, and structuring for agencies and ad-tech firms.

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Consultancy & HR
20

Consultancy & HR

Tax, payroll, and global mobility advisory for consulting firms and HR service providers.

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Frequently asked questions

Which industries does SBC serve?

We work across financial services, real estate, oil & gas, healthcare, logistics, technology & media, retail & e-commerce, hospitality, engineering, pharmaceuticals, FMCG, marine, and more.

Does SBC provide sector-specific transfer pricing advice?

Yes. Our transfer pricing and corporate tax teams tailor benchmarking, policies, and documentation to industry economics, regulatory expectations, and FTA scrutiny patterns.

Can SBC support multinationals with Gulf operations?

We advise multinational groups on UAE and GCC tax positions, free-zone structures, cross-border charges, and dispute resolution with senior-led engagement.