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Family Office Compliance Calendar: Annual Regulatory Deadlines

Complete calendar of important deadlines, filings and compliance requirements for RAKEZ family office.

Family Office Compliance Calendar: Annual Deadlines

Annual Compliance Calendar

Q1 (January - March)

January 31:
- FATCA Form 8938 due (US persons)
- FBAR due (accounts >$10K)
- K-1 statements from PE funds
- Action: Gather tax documents

February 28:
- FATCA withholding adjustments
- CRS self-certification renewal
- Action: Update bank documentation

March 15:
- UAE corporate tax return due
- Estimated tax Q1 (US)
- Action: File tax returns

Q2 (April - June)

April 15:
- US personal tax returns
- UAE corporate tax payment
- Russian tax return (if applicable)

May 31:
- Annual audit (if AUM >$10M)
- Report to board

June 30:
- Mid-year portfolio review
- Family Council meeting

Q3 (July - September)

July 15:
- Estimated tax Q2
- Cash flow review

August 31:
- PE fund valuations updated
- Portfolio rebalancing

September 30:
- 9-month operational review
- Budget finalization

Q4 (October - December)

October 15:
- Estimated tax Q3
- Transfer pricing documentation

November 30:
- Year-end strategy review
- Tax-loss harvesting
- Dividend planning

December 31:
- Final valuations
- Crypto holdings snapshot
- Year-end close

Multi-Year Calendar

Every 3 Years:
- Comprehensive governance audit
- Legal documents review
- Tax structure optimization

Every 5 Years:
- Business plan update
- Market reassessment
- Benchmarking study

Recommended Approach

Hire UAE CPA firm specializing in family offices ($15K-$25K/year) to:
- Manage all deadlines
- Coordinate multi-jurisdiction filings
- Prevent costly mistakes

Frequently Asked Questions

What are main compliance deadlines for RAKEZ family office?

Key deadlines: Jan 31 (FATCA/FBAR), March 15 (UAE tax return), April 15 (US personal taxes), June 30 (mid-year review), Dec 31 (year-end close). Hire UAE CPA firm ($15K-$25K/year) to manage - missed deadlines expensive.

What happens if I miss compliance deadline?

Penalties vary: FATCA non-filing = 30-40% penalty, UAE tax = 5% + 2%/month, CRS = home country taxes. Costs $100K+. Best: Hire accountant ($15K-$25K) to prevent vs $100K+ penalty risk.

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