Last Updated: 15 May 2026 | Effective Date: 1 January 2024 | Jurisdiction: United Arab Emirates
1. Who We Are
Essence Accounting and Tax Consultancy LLC ("Essence", "we", "us", or "our") is an FTA-approved tax agency registered in Dubai, UAE (Tax Agency Number: TAN 30006266). We provide VAT services, Corporate Tax compliance, accounting, audit, and business advisory services.
Registered Address: Iris Bay Tower, Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Contact Email: info@essenceuae.com
Phone: +971 56 583 4586
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal data when you interact with our website or services:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone/WhatsApp number
- Business Information: Company name, trade license number, TRN (Tax Registration Number)
- Financial Information: Accounting records, VAT returns, corporate tax data (only when you engage our services)
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time on site (via Google Analytics)
- Communications: Enquiry form submissions, WhatsApp messages, email correspondence
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your consultation requests and enquiries
- To provide tax, accounting, and advisory services you have engaged us for
- To comply with UAE FTA requirements and legal obligations
- To send service-related communications and updates
- To improve our website and service offerings
- To process and submit tax returns and registrations on your behalf (with your written authorisation)
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal grounds under applicable UAE and international data protection principles:
- Consent: When you submit a contact form or WhatsApp message
- Contractual Necessity: When processing is required to deliver the services you have engaged us for
- Legal Obligation: When required to comply with UAE FTA, anti-money laundering (AML), or other regulatory requirements
- Legitimate Interests: For website analytics and service improvement
5. Data Sharing
We may share your information with the following parties only where necessary:
- Federal Tax Authority (FTA): For VAT registrations, CT registrations, and tax return filings on your behalf
- Accounting Software Providers: Xero, QuickBooks, or Zoho Books (as your cloud accounting platform)
- Google Analytics: Anonymized website usage data for analytics purposes
- Professional Advisors: Auditors or legal counsel where required for your engagement
All third parties are contractually bound to handle your data securely and only for the specified purpose.
6. Data Retention
- Tax Records: Retained for 7 years minimum as required by UAE Corporate Tax Law
- VAT Records: Retained for 5 years as required by UAE VAT Law
- Contact Enquiries: Retained for 2 years unless you request deletion
- Website Analytics: Retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default)
7. Cookies
Our website uses the following cookies:
- Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) — track website usage anonymously to improve user experience
- Marketing Cookies: Google Ads conversion tracking — to measure enquiry form and call conversions
- Functional Cookies: Session cookies for form submission processing
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use the website.
8. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@essenceuae.com with the subject "Data Privacy Request".
9. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. These measures include SSL encryption on all web communications, secure cloud storage, access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites including the FTA EmaraTax portal, government websites, and professional body websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Us
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, contact us:
