Founded by Jonathan Sémon, tax attorney at the Paris Bar, GEOTAX supports you through the complexity of France-United Arab Emirates taxation. Expertise acquired with major Paris law firms, implemented in Dubai since 2019.
With a Master's degree in tax law, Jonathan Sémon possesses rare and recognized expertise in international taxation between France and the United Arab Emirates. With over 15 years of experience as a tax attorney alongside major business law firms (CMS Francis Lefebvre since 2006, Gide Loyrette Nouel since 2008), he has supported entrepreneurs, investors and families in the most complex tax structures and major tax disputes.
In 2011, convinced that France-UAE international taxation deserved dedicated expertise, Jonathan founded his own firm to provide personalized, agile and highly responsive advisory services to clients seeking compliance and tax optimization. From 2019 onwards, he established his practice in Dubai to better serve French professionals relocating or developing their activities in the UAE. Today, GEOTAX is the essential firm to secure your taxation between two major jurisdictions.
His approach combining legal rigor, bilateral regulatory mastery and tailored strategic advice makes GEOTAX a trusted partner for the most sensitive tax challenges. Jonathan regularly addresses law firms, advisory professionals and investors to clarify the complex issues of international taxation and requalification risks.
Every piece of advice is based on case law, doctrine and administrative decisions. Zero compromise on tax compliance and legal certainty.
Legal and ethical obligation. Your tax, personal and strategic data remain confidential and protected. No disclosure without explicit consent.
No cookie-cutter solutions. Every situation is unique: specific audit, tailored strategy, schedule adapted to your personal and professional context.
Mastered knowledge of both tax systems, their treaties, and case law. A cross-disciplinary perspective impossible to acquire in a single state.
GEOTAX handles all France-UAE tax issues, from strategic advice to litigation, from personal asset structuring to disclosure obligations.
Transfer of tax residence, exit tax, severance of France ties, obtaining UAE residency, post-departure disclosure, ongoing support.
Company formation, 9% Corporate Tax, Free Zone vs Mainland, local compliance, transfer pricing, VAT, FTA dispute defense.
Treaty application, residence conflicts, source income, capital gains, succession, tax credit, elimination of double taxation.
Tax treatment of Dubai real estate purchases, furnished/unfurnished rental, capital gains, structuring via holding, wealth optimization.
Family holding, LLC, partnership, trust, international will, estate transfer, succession planning.
Foreign account disclosure 3916, IFI French asset taxation, automatic CRS, penalties, correction of filing errors.
GEOTAX relies on a rigorous four-step approach, tailored to your situation and objectives. Transparency, documentation, ongoing support.
Complete analysis of your tax, personal and legal situation. Identification of issues, requalification risks and optimization opportunities. Detailed audit documenting your assets, income and obligations.
Development of a tailored tax strategy compliant with French law, UAE law and international treaties. Presentation of options, advantages/disadvantages, optimal timeline. Written advice documentation provided.
Complete assistance: document drafting, administrative procedures with DGFIP/FTA/Emirates. Coordination with your third parties (notaries, bankers, managers). Monitoring of tax calendar for transitional years.
Long-term partnership: annual advice, preparation of tax returns, regulatory alerts, strategy adaptation as situation evolves. Availability for ad hoc questions.
WAFI Residence - LHEU-FF
Umm Hurair Second, Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Monday-Friday: 09:00-18:00 (Dubai time)
By appointment / video conference available
Let's discuss your tax situation and objectives. Complimentary 15-minute intake call to assess your needs and propose tailored support.
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