Murat Ortac: “Dubai attracts investors by combining tax advantages with technology”

The United Arab Emirates is placing technology and innovation at the core of its economy through its Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031. In line with this vision, Dubai has become not only the hotspot of the Middle East but also a major attraction for the global business community. At the heart of the strategy lies an ambition to lead in many fields, from artificial intelligence and blockchain to green technology. Combined with tax advantages, this transformation is turning Dubai into an investment centre that is both profitable and innovation-driven. Murat Ortac, Founder of Ortac Global, describes this development as “the investment base of the future”. 

The report “Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2025”, published in cooperation with the World Economic Forum, shows that Dubai has made rapid progress in AI-powered healthcare, security and smart-city solutions. Dubai AI Week, held in April 2025, hosted 30,000 participants from more than 100 countries; over 30 new technology start-ups were introduced, and the “Prompt Engineering Championship”, attended by 3,800 people, drew great interest. These events demonstrate that Dubai is positioning itself as a global, not merely regional, innovation hub.

Commenting on this picture, Murat Ortac says: “Dubai is creating a unique business ecosystem by supporting its tax advantages with digitalisation and AI investments. For entrepreneurs, this means not only profitability, but also the opportunity for technology-based growth. At Ortac Global, our goal is to ensure that our clients establish a strong and sustainable presence within this ecosystem.”

 ‘AI strategies are changing the rules of business’

Dubai’s technology-driven transformation offers compelling opportunities for companies of all sizes, from start-ups to multinationals. Infrastructure integrated with global payment systems such as Stripe, PayPal and Binance Pay; 0% tax incentives in free zones; 0% corporate tax on earnings up to USD 375,000 and a low 9% tax rate above that threshold all support the financial side of these advantages. However, for long-term success it is critical that companies implement financial reporting in line with IFRS standards and maintain transparent accounting practices.

 Ortac summarises the process as follows: “Companies that want to succeed in Dubai must build not only their operations but also their financial infrastructure correctly. As Ortac Global, we provide integrated solutions from company formation and accounting management to AI-based financial reporting systems.” “We are preparing companies for the future.” Ortac Global completes company formation in Dubai in as little as seven to ten days, enabling investors to focus on their business quickly. All stages such as company name approval, licence selection, bank account opening and investor visa applications are managed through a single point of contact. In addition, an IFRS-compliant accounting system is set up, quarterly VAT returns and annual financial statements are prepared in full and submitted to the relevant authorities. Founder Murat Ortac explains the company’s vision as follows: “Through the financial and legal solutions we provide, Ortac Global aims not only to manage our clients’ accounting processes, but also to support their strategic expansion across the entire Gulf region. With services offered in both Turkish and English, we provide more accessible solutions to our international clients as well as to the Turkish community living in the United States.” ‘Financial transparency is the key to sustainable growth’ Financial transparency is not merely about meeting the requirements of regulatory bodies; it is also a strategic tool that increases investor confidence, enhances company value and provides a competitive advantage in global markets. With this understanding, Ortac Global manages all accounting processes of companies on the basis of transparency and discipline. Every financial detail, from income-expense statements to cash-flow reports, is processed meticulously and regularly presented to company executives. In this way, entrepreneurs can see not only today’s but also future financial risks and base their strategic decisions on solid data. Ortac Global’s AI-powered digital solutions accelerate this process and minimise the margin of error. As a result, well-managed financial transparency becomes one of the most critical building blocks of sustainable growth.