Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We support businesses from initial setup through day-to-day operations and long-term compliance.

Our pricing is customized based on your volume, and required level of support for accounting. For other services it is fixed fees.

Yes. We offer fixed monthly packages for defined scopes. Most of our clients have fixed monthly packages which covers all obligatory compliance requirements for UAE firm.

Yes. You can upgrade or adjust your package as your business grows.

Monthly fees usually include accounting, tax submissions, compliance monitoring, and ongoing support.

We work with all UAE Free Zones and Mainlands across all Emirates.

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Yes. Companies must maintain proper books and supporting records. Depending on legal form, licensing authority and tax profile, an auditor and audited financial statements may be required.

Odoo, Xero, Zoho Books, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP and 1C. We can also work with a client’s preferred system.

WPS is the Wage Protection System for MOHRE-contract employees, introduced to ensure wagesare paid in full and on time, protect employees, reduce disputes and allow compliance monitoring; non-compliance may lead to penalties. Mainland employers must use WPS for employees (notowners) and many free zones have similar rules. Once registered, salaries are paid through a UAEbank linked to WPS or an approved exchange house, to payroll cards or cash; pay on the due date,submit the Salary Information File (SIF) each cycle, and keep contracts, payroll records and proof ofpayment.

Yes. Many clients keep invoicing and payment preparation in-house. We tailor a scope to fit yourpolicies, for example:
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• We handle core bookkeeping and reconciliations; you handle invoicing and payment preparation.
• Oversight of your in-house accountant, with pre-submission checks.
• CFO or senior accountant support on an ad-hoc or part-time basis.

Audit is mandatory in specific cases, for example:
• Where required by Companies Law, licensing authority, Articles of Association or free zone rules.
• Corporate Tax related situations, including Qualifying Free Zone Person status, tax groups andhigher-revenue entities.
• Stakeholder requirements such as banks, investors or tenders.

Yes, definitely. We usually agree a fixed deadline with clients for delivering the month-end TrialBalance, General Ledger, Balance Sheet and P&L.

Under our engagement terms, the client is fully responsible for providing complete and timelydocuments. We facilitate on request and issue reminders, but the obligation to provision documentsremains with the client.

We usually reply within several hours (often sooner). However, we reserve the right to respond within24 hours.

No. The UAE does not levy personal income tax on salaries and wages. Employers must providemedical insurance in line with emirate and federal requirements.

• UAE-sourced dividends are exempt from Corporate Tax.
• Foreign-sourced dividends are exempt only if the participation exemption conditions are met(e.g., ≥5% ownership, 12-month holding intention, and the subsidiary is subject to a tax of asimilar character at a prescribed minimum rate). If the conditions are not met, dividends aretaxable at 9%.

• Juridical persons (legal entities): must register within three months fromincorporation/establishment/recognition.
• Natural persons conducting a business: must register if business revenue exceeds AED1,000,000 in a calendar year, with the application due by 31/03 of the following year.

No. The 0% rate applies only if you qualify as a Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP). Mandatoryconditions include: earning qualifying income; meeting adequate substance; satisfying the de-minimistest; no election into 9%; transfer pricing compliance; and maintaining audited financial statements.

Yes, but relief is available:
• Small Business Relief (SBR) may be elected if revenue does not exceed AED 3,000,000 pertax period. SBR applies to periods starting on/after 01/06/2023 and ending on/before31/12/2026 and results in no tax payable and simplified compliance.
• If SBR is not elected or you exceed the threshold, the standard regime applies: 0% on thefirst AED 375,000 of taxable profits; 9% on the excess.

Profit. The tax is on taxable net profits: 0% on the first AED 375,000, 9% on the amount above AED375,000.

Not automatically. Mandatory VAT registration applies when taxable supplies plus imports exceedAED 375,000 in the past 12 months or are expected to exceed that in the next 30 days.Voluntary registration is available from AED 187,500 (including “based on expenses”).

Yes. Once registered, you must file for each assigned tax period until deregistration is approved,even with no transactions.

Yes. Corporate Tax and VAT are separate regimes with separate registrations. A Corporate Tax TRNis issued for CIT, and a VAT TRN is issued for VAT; both are managed via EmaraTax and used fortheir respective filings.

Yes. We assist both individuals and companies with TRC applications, assessing eligibility anddocument readiness first. The issuing authority makes the final decision.

Depending on the jurisdiction and activity, company setup usually take from 3 working days to 2–3weeks (except certain regulated licenses)

Many company structures can be incorporated remotely without visiting the UAE. However, visaissuance, Emirates ID biometrics, medical tests, and most corporate bank account openings requireat least one physical visit to the UAE at a later stage.

Passport copy, basic business details, and completion of our internal compliance clearance.

For most businesses, no local sponsor is required.

Yes. 100% foreign ownership is allowed

Yes.

Yes, all kind of Residency Visas, such as employment Visas, Golden Visas, family visas and etc.

Yes. Once your UAE residence visa is issued, you can sponsor spouse, children, and eligibledependents.

Typically, 7–15 working days, depending on medical, biometrics, and approvals. For certain type ofcases, we can assist to finalize it in 2-3 working days (priority cases).

Company licenses must be renewed annually before the expiry date. Our Client Portal has therecords for each client and we will start the process several weeks before the expiry.

Yes redomiciliation or company transfer is possible in certain cases. We first assess feasibility basedon the current license, jurisdiction, and authority rules, and advise you accordingly.

From 1 working days to 4-5 weeks, depending on bank type, client’s business activity type,shareholder background and etc.

Some banks allow this, but having a UAE residence visa improves approval chances.