UAE Corporate Tax, VAT &
Bookkeeping Outsourcing Services
Helping businesses stay compliant, optimize VAT, and outsource bookkeeping with cloud-based solutions.
UAE Tax Environment Overview
Comprehensive breakdown of all tax obligations for businesses operating in the United Arab Emirates.
| Tax Type | Rate / Requirement | Who Must Comply | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Tax | 9% on taxable profits > AED 375,000 | Mainland & Free Zone companies | |
| VAT | 5% standard rate | Businesses > AED 375,000 turnover | |
| Excise Tax | 50–100% on certain goods | Manufacturers & importers | |
| Withholding Tax | Cross-border payments | Non-resident payments | |
| Payroll Tax / Social Security | GCC nationals contribution | Companies employing staff |
Our Local Tax Services
End-to-end tax, accounting, and bookkeeping services tailored for the UAE market.
Corporate Tax
Full corporate tax registration, filing, and compliance for mainland and free zone entities under the UAE CT regime.
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VAT Services
VAT registration, return filing, reverse charge handling, and FTA audit support with full reconciliation.
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Excise & Withholding Tax
Excise tax registration, returns for manufactured/imported goods, and withholding tax advisory for cross-border payments.
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Payroll Tax Services
WPS-compliant payroll processing, GCC social security contributions, gratuity calculations, and employee reporting.
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Bookkeeping Outsourcing
Outsource your day-to-day bookkeeping with cloud-based accounting, bank reconciliation, and monthly financial reports.
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Tax Planning & Advisory
Strategic tax planning, free zone optimization, transfer pricing guidance, and Economic Substance Regulations advisory.
Learn MoreTechnology & Tools We Use
Industry-leading software and platforms to ensure accuracy, compliance, and real-time visibility.
Xero / QuickBooks / TallyPrime
Cloud bookkeeping — real-time ledger, bank feeds, automated reconciliation
Zoho Books / Sage
VAT-compliant invoicing, automated tax calculations, FTA-ready returns
Excel / Google Sheets
Advanced data analysis, pivot reports, and custom VAT return workbooks
Secure Cloud Drives
Encrypted document storage, role-based access, audit-trail compliance
Custom Dashboards
Real-time monitoring — tax liabilities, cash flow, compliance deadlines
Industries We Serve
Specialized tax and bookkeeping services across the UAE’s most dynamic sectors.
Trading & Logistics
E-commerce & Retail
Technology & SaaS
Manufacturing
Construction
Financial Services
How We Work
Our proven 5-step process ensures seamless onboarding and ongoing compliance.
Initial Assessment
Business review & tax health check
Registration
FTA registration & license setup
Bookkeeping Setup
Cloud accounting & chart of accounts
Regular Filing
Monthly VAT & annual CT returns
Advisory & Optimization
Strategic planning & tax savings
Engagement Models
Flexible packages designed to match your business size and compliance needs.
Monthly Compliance
Ongoing VAT returns, bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, and payroll — billed monthly with a dedicated accountant.
Annual Corporate Tax
Year-end corporate tax computation, transfer pricing documentation, and CT return filing with the FTA.
VAT Outsourcing
Complete VAT cycle management — invoice verification, input/output reconciliation, and quarterly/monthly filing.
Project-Based Advisory
One-time engagements for restructuring, Economic Substance compliance, transfer pricing, or FTA audit preparation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about UAE tax and bookkeeping services.
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The UAE Friction
The Great Tax Transition
The UAE is no longer a "Tax-Free" environment; it is a "Low-Tax, High-Compliance" jurisdiction. The introduction of Corporate Tax, combined with rigorous FTA (Federal Tax Authority) audit protocols and Economic Substance Regulations (ESR), has created a "Governance Gap" for many firms. Scaling in the UAE now requires rigorous tax modeling that bridges the gap between Free Zone incentives and Mainland obligations.
"Design for the new regime is a strategic imperative. Your UAE structure is now a global tax variable."
UAE Market Capabilities
The UAE Scaling Roadmap
Registration
Securing TRN codes and Corporate Tax registration within strict FTA timelines.
Modeling
Strategic tax modeling to maximize "Qualified Income" benefits within Free Zones.
Reporting
Ongoing VAT, Corporate Tax, and ESR filing managed by our GCC experts.
Auditing
Proactive FTA-readiness audits to ensure zero vulnerability during regulatory inspections.
Innovate in the Gulf. We'll Engineer the Compliance.
Your focus belongs on the GCC market expansion. Our focus belongs on the expert precision of your UAE financial foundation.
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