Ali Raza

About

Ali Raza is the founder of Elevate Consultancy, a full-service business setup and compliance firm based in Deira, Dubai. He covers the complete lifecycle of UAE business operations — from company formation to VAT, Corporate Tax, AML, ICV certification, and opening corporate bank accounts.

Specializations

Services Offered

• Company Formation & Renewals

  Mainland, Free Zone, and Offshore company registration and renewals.

• Visa Services & Golden Visa

  Employment, Investor, Dependent, and 10-year Golden Visa.

• Corporate PRO & Document Services

  PRO services, attestation, POA, and WPS registration.

• VAT, Corporate Tax & AML

  Registration, returns, and AML compliance.

• ICV Certification

  Consultation, submission, and improvement planning.

• Accounting, Bookkeeping & Audit

  Monthly bookkeeping and audit services.

• Advanced Compliance (ESR / UBO / CRS / CBC)

  Full regulatory compliance reporting.

• Business Bank Account Opening

  Assistance with UAE local and international banks.

Qualifications & Credentials

• VAT & Corporate Tax Specialist

  UAE Federal Tax Authority · 2018

• ICV Certified Expert

  MOIAT / ADNOC ICV Program · 2020

• AML Compliance

  UAE Ministry of Economy · 2021

Career History

1. Founder & Managing Consultant

   Elevate Consultancy — Al Etihad Tower, Deira, Dubai · 2015–Present

   300+ client engagements across business setup, tax, and compliance.