From US startup to Middle East market expansion
From Yahoo Finance: 2025-04-30 12:07:00
A venture-backed US dark kitchen operator expanded into UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, facing regulatory, financial, tax, and operational challenges. They chose a boutique advisory firm for speed, agility, and personalized service. The firm embedded itself as a partner, providing strategic financial leadership and seamless time zone integration.
The firm helped with tax optimization through holding company architecture, VAT efficiency, transfer pricing framework, and operational excellence. They deployed cloud-based financial infrastructure, designed financial workflows, and conducted training programs for knowledge transfer. The partnership resulted in rapid response, senior involvement, cultural intelligence, and adaptive services.
Seven years later, the partnership led to significant tax optimization, accelerated market entry, streamlined reporting, compliance excellence, sustained growth, and operational reliability. The client evolved into a regional leader with multi-country expansion, showcasing the value of selecting the right-sized partner for tailored services and continuous success in challenging markets.