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Accounting and Tax Reporting for Your Company in the UAE
We keep the books and handle tax reporting for your UAE company, so free zone tax rules and filing deadlines never catch you off guard. The cost depends on your turnover and the number of transactions.
Accounting services in the UAE matter more since corporate tax was introduced in 2023: 9% on taxable profit above AED 375,000, and 0% up to that threshold. A free zone company can pay 0% on qualifying income, but only if it meets the conditions of the regime, and only careful bookkeeping can prove that. Every company must register for corporate tax, and the return is filed once a year. VAT in the UAE is 5%, and registration is mandatory once turnover reaches AED 375,000 a year.
We keep your records based on bank statements and source documents, prepare tax returns and track deadlines. For a free zone company we check whether the conditions of the preferential regime are met and warn you in advance if some income may be taxed at the standard rate. We work remotely: documents and statements are shared online. We calculate the cost for your turnover and transaction volume, and a first-year discount may be available.
Who it is for
- Free zone companies in the UAE that need to keep their preferential tax regime
- Mainland companies in the UAE
- Owners who set up their company remotely and do not want to deal with local rules themselves
- Companies approaching the mandatory VAT registration threshold
Requirements
- Corporate tax registration for the company
- An annual corporate tax return
- VAT registration once turnover reaches AED 375,000 a year
- Records that can prove a free zone company's qualifying income
- Keeping source documents on file
What we do
- Register your company for corporate tax if this has not been done yet
- Keep the books based on statements from banks and payment services and on source documents
- Prepare and file the corporate tax return
- Register for VAT and file VAT returns when required
- Check the conditions of the free zone preferential regime
- Remind you of reporting deadlines
Key documents
- Trade license and founding documents
- Account statements from banks and payment services
- Contracts with clients and suppliers
- Invoices and proof of expenses
- Access to the company's tax account or the details needed for registration
How it works
- Briefyour activity, zone, turnover, accounts and number of transactions
- Estimatethe cost of the service for your turnover
- Onboardingaccess, documents and a check of your tax registrations
- Bookkeepingregular processing of statements and documents
- Reportingcorporate tax and VAT returns filed on time
What to watch out for
- Without careful bookkeeping, a free zone company can lose its preferential regime and pay tax at the standard rate
- The UAE tax authority charges penalties for late registration or a late return
- Income from clients on the UAE mainland may not count as qualifying income, which affects the tax rate
- Incomplete source documents make it harder to support your expenses
FAQ
How much does it cost?
Our service fee is from $400 per month. Government fees, translations, insurance and other mandatory costs are paid separately; we send the full estimate before you sign.
Do I need accounting services in the UAE if my company is in a free zone?
Yes. A free zone company also registers for corporate tax and files a return. To pay 0% on qualifying income, the company has to meet the conditions of the regime, and the books are what prove it. Without proper records there is a risk that the income will be taxed at the standard rate.
What are the UAE corporate tax rates?
Corporate tax is 9% on taxable profit above AED 375,000, and 0% up to that threshold. A free zone company can pay 0% on qualifying income if it meets the conditions of the regime. Income from clients on the UAE mainland may not be treated as qualifying, so we look at where your revenue comes from.
When do I need to register for VAT?
Registration is mandatory if taxable turnover over 12 months exceeds AED 375,000. The VAT rate is 5%. We monitor your turnover and file the application on time, so you are not penalized for late registration.
Can accounting start right after the company is registered?
Yes, and that is the simplest option: the books run from the first payment, and you do not have to rebuild a whole year of documents before the first return. If the company is already operating, we start by reviewing the current state of the books and the tax registrations.
Do I need to travel to the UAE?
No. Documents and statements are shared online, and reports are filed through the company's tax account. We hold meetings by video call, so the whole service works the same wherever you live.
What happens if I miss a filing?
The UAE tax authority charges penalties for late registration and late returns. The amount depends on the violation, so it is best to keep deadlines under control from the company's first year.
Do you guarantee the result?
No. Decisions are made by government agencies, consulates and banks. We are responsible for preparing and checking documents, filing and support, and we tell you about the risks upfront.
Let’s discuss your case
We will check whether the program fits your citizenship, income and family, and send an estimate with the full list of costs.
