Unlocking growth in the Middle East and Africa (MEA)
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Unlocking growth in the Middle East and Africa (MEA)

Unlocking growth in the Middle East and Africa (MEA)

Comprehensive guidance for Russian businesses contemplating entering the Middle East and Africa, and dedicated support for MEA companies scaling their presence in Russia

The Middle East and Africa: strategic growth hubs for Russian businesses

The Gulf region has emerged as a major global hub for capital and logistics, thus unlocking opportunities for Russian businesses to diversify their assets and to access investment. African markets offer compelling incentives, driven by rising consumer demand, access to natural resources, and entry points into infrastructure and industrial projects.

Market success requires:

  • having a robust strategy in place
  • business models tailored to market realities
  • a deep cultural understanding
  • being aware of any hidden barriers

Our knowledge and capabilities span key jurisdictions across both regions: the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman in the Middle East, and Kenya, Algeria, and South Africa in Africa. We help our clients identify and capture high-value opportunities across these markets – from establishing a presence in free zones to joining major infrastructure and industrial projects.

Navigating the Russian business landscape: dedicated support for MEA companies

Russia continues to offer strong investment potential across agribusiness, IT, energy, manufacturing, logistics, and construction. We guide Middle Eastern investors through the local regulatory and tax landscape, connect them with reliable partners, foster trusted relationships with government authorities, and build transparent, internationally benchmarked business processes.

Services

Tax & Legal

End-to-end support for establishing and operating business structures across the region

  • Cross-border corporate structuring (jurisdiction selection, company registration, redomiciliation, visa/residency support, and bank account opening).
  • IFRS reporting and tax accounting, including VAT and corporate income tax compliance services.
  • Tax advisory, international tax planning, and corporate restructuring.
  • Transfer pricing: pricing calculations, benchmarking studies, and compliance documentation (Local file, Master file, CbCR).
  • Corporate compliance support, employment contracting, and product certification.
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M&A, Valuation, and Corporate Finance

Independent analytics and integrated support at each stage of the transaction

  • M&A advisory, due diligence, post-merger integration, and business carve-outs.
  • Business and asset valuations.
  • Business financing and deal strategy.
  • Restructuring and turnaround.

Corporate Intelligence and Market Research

Analytical support to ensure business resilience

  • Counterparty and pre-employment due diligence.
  • Asset tracing.
  • AML & KYC compliance advisory services.
  • Identifying any affiliations or conflicts of interest.
  • Comprehensive market and benchmarking research.
  • Best practice assessment and political landscape analysis.
  • Intelligence and analytical support for corporate operations.
  • Expert appraisals of regional markets for international arbitration (ICC, LCIA, DIAC).

Why Kept

Contacts

Elvira Dzhafarova

Elvira Dzhafarova

Head of MEA Practice

Ksenia Chudanova

Ksenia Chudanova

Director, Tax & Legal, UAE and Middle East