Do you file VAT returns directly with the FTA, or prepare them for us to file?

Both models work. We prepare fully reconciled returns with supporting working papers and can submit through EmaraTax where you grant portal access. Where a UAE-registered tax agent is required for your entity, we prepare and review the file and your agent handles the formal submission.

Can you assess whether our free-zone entity qualifies for the 0% Corporate Tax rate?

Yes. We run a Qualifying Free Zone Person assessment covering adequate substance, qualifying and excluded activities, de minimis testing and transfer pricing requirements — documented with the reasoning behind the position and refreshed each filing period.

Do you support DIFC or ADGM-regulated entities with their specific reporting obligations?

Yes. We maintain books to IFRS, prepare the reporting packs your regulatory calendar requires, and structure schedules for DIFC/ADGM annual accounts filing and your licensed auditor's requirements.

What does a typical engagement cost for a UAE SME versus a multi-entity group?

Pricing is scope-based, driven by transaction volume, entity count, VAT complexity and whether payroll and virtual CFO support are included. A single-entity SME sits well below the cost of one local mid-level accountant; multi-entity groups are quoted per entity with shared consolidation and review. We return a fixed monthly quote within 24 hours of a scoping call.

United Arab Emirates

Your Offshore Finance Team for UAE Mainland & Free Zone Companies

Bookkeeping, VAT filing, Corporate Tax compliance and CFO-level reporting for UAE SMEs, trading companies and DIFC/ADGM-regulated entities — delivered by CA-qualified professionals who work inside FTA requirements every day, not once a year.

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200+

CPA & CA firms served

Countries: US · UK · AU · NZ · CA · AE · BH

60%

Avg. cost reduction

4.9/5

Client satisfaction

What We Offer

Core Capabilities

One supervised offshore team covering the full UAE compliance and reporting cycle.

Full-Cycle Bookkeeping

AED and multi-currency bookkeeping on Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Xero or Tally Prime — maintained to FTA record-keeping standards.

VAT Preparation & Filing Support

VAT returns aligned to Federal Tax Authority requirements, including reverse-charge and designated-zone treatment.

UAE Corporate Tax Compliance

Registration, Qualifying Free Zone Person assessment, taxable income computation and return preparation.

WPS-Aligned Payroll

Payroll processing aligned to Wage Protection System filing requirements, with gratuity / end-of-service benefit accrual schedules.

Management Accounts & Virtual CFO

CFO-level support for family businesses, holding structures and multi-entity groups across mainland and free zones.

ESR & UBO Support Pack

Economic Substance Regulations notifications and ultimate beneficial owner register maintenance.

Challenges & Solutions

Built for Your Market

Challenge You Face	How Accounting Ally Solves It
“We're not sure if our free-zone entity qualifies for 0% Corporate Tax”	Qualifying Free Zone Person assessment with documented reasoning, refreshed each filing period.
“VAT returns are prepared last-minute and we're worried about FTA penalties”	Reconciled VAT working papers and returns filed ahead of every deadline.
“We hold entities across DMCC, JAFZA and mainland and can't get one clean set of numbers”	Consolidated group reporting across free-zone and mainland entities, on one chart of accounts.
“Our free-zone licence renewal needs audited financials and we start too late”	Audit-ready financial statements prepared ahead of your renewal window.
“The owner's books live in spreadsheets with no real visibility”	Cloud bookkeeping with live dashboards the owner can actually check.

Deliverables

What You Receive Each Cycle

Every engagement ships with a defined output pack — no ambiguity, no surprises.

Reconciled trial balance

VAT return with supporting working papers

WPS-compliant payroll register and payslips

Gratuity / end-of-service benefit (EOSB) schedule

Corporate Tax computation and return, where applicable

Audit-ready financial statement pack

Monthly management accounts with commentary

Why Outsource With Us

Highlights

Mainland, free zone, DIFC and ADGM experience across trading, services and real estate

CA-qualified review on every VAT return, Corporate Tax computation and reporting pack

AED-denominated reporting with multi-currency group consolidation

Overlapping GCC working hours — same-day responsiveness, not overnight queues

Software

Tools & Platforms We Work With

Our team is certified across the leading accounting and tax software in the US and UK.

Zoho Books (UAE)QuickBooks OnlineXeroTally PrimeSage 50OdooMicrosoft Dynamics 365FTA EmaraTax portal

Our Process

How We Deliver

A repeatable, quality-controlled workflow for every engagement.

Scoping & registration review

Confirm TRN, licence type, free-zone status, tax period and filing obligations.

Secure onboarding

Software access, opening balance review and backlog assessment via secure portal.

Monthly bookkeeping cycle

Transactions posted, banks and VAT control accounts reconciled to a fixed close calendar.

Compliance preparation

VAT returns, WPS payroll, EOSB accruals and Corporate Tax computations prepared.

CA review & delivery

Senior review against FTA guidance, then management accounts and filing packs delivered.

FAQ

Questions Firms Ask Us

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30 minutes with a qualified CA on your licence structure, VAT position and Corporate Tax exposure — with a fixed monthly scope and quote to follow.

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