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Miss the Rules, Risk Your License

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One Missed Step Could End Your Right to Operate

Businesses in certain sectors must prove genuine local activity, and even a small oversight can lead to steep fines, regulatory scrutiny, and potential license suspension. These consequences aren’t theoretical; they happen to companies that underestimate ESR. Fintrust ensures you’re never one of them.

Our team ensures your operations align with regulatory expectations while minimizing risk. We build frameworks that are audit ready, error free, and future proof, so you never face last minute panic. With us, compliance becomes effortless, leaving you free to focus on growth and innovation.

ESR Applicability Assessment

Ignoring ESR rules is like walking into a trap blindfolded. A quick, precise review confirms your status and shields you from compliance fallout.

Gap Analysis & Compliance Planning

Gaps don’t stay hidden forever. Our analysis exposes vulnerabilities and builds a plan that keeps you fully compliant.

Preparation & Filing

Submitting ESR documents blindly is like signing a contract without reading it. Expert preparation protects you from dangerous oversights.

Documentation & Record Keeping

Poor record keeping is like leaving your front door unlocked. Solid ESR documentation shuts out regulatory trouble before it starts.

Ongoing ESR Monitoring

The rules don’t wait, and neither do we. Continuous tracking and proactive adjustments keep your business compliant and protected from unexpected fines.

While you focus on growth, Fintrust protects your business from the costly, reputation damaging risks of non compliance quietly, thoroughly, and without compromise. Fintrust’s end to end ESR advisory ensures every detail is covered, every deadline met, and your business protected.

Why Fintrust?

Certainty

Clear compliance status, no second guessing regulations.

Continuity

No fines, no license interruptions, just smooth operations.

Confidence

Stay audit-ready and regulator proof year round.

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Ahead of Rules, Ahead in Business

ESR regulations aren’t going anywhere, and falling short can be expensive. With Fintrust, you’ll meet every requirement while reinforcing your business for long-term success.

FAQs

Companies engaged in relevant activities such as banking, insurance, investment fund management, leasing, headquarters operations, shipping, holding companies, and intellectual property activities are required to comply with ESR.

Penalties can range from AED 20,000 to AED 50,000, along with the risk of trade license suspension or non-renewal.

We assess your ESR applicability, prepare and file reports, guide operational adjustments, and ensure you remain compliant year after year.

ESR notifications must be submitted within six months from the end of your financial year, while the annual ESR report is generally due 12 months after the financial year-end. Timely filing is critical to avoid penalties.

Absolutely. We provide strategic advice on restructuring or operational changes to meet ESR substance requirements without disrupting your core business activities.