VAT, accounting and bookkeeping for UAE businesses.
Good accounting isn't just compliance — it's what keeps your VAT returns accurate, your Corporate Tax clean and your bank account healthy. We run your full finance back-office and set you up on software that keeps your records FTA-ready every day of the year.
Why accounting is the foundation of a compliant UAE business
Every UAE business is required to keep proper books, register for VAT once it crosses the threshold, and file accurate returns on time. Beyond the legal requirement, clean accounts are what make Corporate Tax straightforward, satisfy bank reviews, and let you actually see how your business is performing.
VAT in the UAE is charged at 5%. Registration is mandatory once your taxable turnover exceeds AED 375,000 in a 12-month period, and voluntary from AED 187,500. Once registered, you file periodic VAT returns and pay any net VAT due — and the Federal Tax Authority applies penalties for late registration, late filing and errors.
Ambizent gives you a complete finance function: registration, monthly bookkeeping, VAT returns, management reporting and audit support — all running on compliant cloud software so nothing is ever left to the last minute.
What our VAT and accounting service covers
A full finance back-office, without the cost of an in-house team.
We register your business for VAT (or handle voluntary registration and de-registration) and obtain your VAT TRN.
Periodic VAT returns prepared and filed accurately and on time, with the net position calculated and explained.
Day-to-day bookkeeping, bank reconciliation and a tidy general ledger that's always up to date.
Monthly management accounts and dashboards so you can see profit, cash flow and trends at a glance.
Payroll processing and Wage Protection System (WPS) compliance for your team.
Support for audits, and the financial reports required for company changes or liquidation.
Run your business on FTA-compliant accounting software
We set your business up on Deskloc — a UAE-first cloud accounting and invoicing platform built for FTA VAT and Corporate Tax. It produces EmaraTax-ready VAT figures, tracks your Corporate Tax thresholds and gives you real-time financial dashboards, so your books are always filing-ready.
See the software →- UAE VAT & Corporate Tax compliant invoicing
- EmaraTax-format VAT return figures
- Real-time dashboards and cash-flow alerts
- We configure and onboard you onto it
Why timing matters
The FTA penalises lateness and errors — staying organised is far cheaper than catching up.
| Common issue | Consequence |
|---|---|
| Late VAT registration | Fixed administrative penalty |
| Late VAT return / payment | Penalties that escalate over time |
| Incorrect return | Penalties plus potential audit scrutiny |
| Poor record-keeping | Penalties and difficulty proving figures |
How we onboard your accounts
Review
We assess your activity, turnover and VAT/Corporate Tax obligations and flag anything urgent.
Register
We complete VAT and Corporate Tax registration with the FTA.
Set up
We configure your accounting software and load opening balances so you start clean.
Run
We keep your bookkeeping, filings and reporting on schedule, every period.
Frequently asked questions
VAT registration is mandatory once your taxable turnover exceeds AED 375,000 in a rolling 12-month period, and voluntary from AED 187,500. We confirm your position and register you before any deadline bites.
The standard VAT rate is 5%. Some supplies are zero-rated or exempt. We make sure your invoices apply the correct treatment so your returns are accurate.
The Federal Tax Authority applies fixed and escalating penalties for late registration, late filing and late payment. Consistent bookkeeping and our deadline tracking keep you out of trouble.
Yes — we set you up on FTA-compliant cloud software, configure it for your business and load your opening balances, then keep your books on it so you're always filing-ready.
Yes, and running them together is the most efficient approach — consistent figures, clean records and on-time filings across both. See our Corporate Tax service for that side.
Yes — we process payroll and ensure Wage Protection System (WPS) compliance, so your staff are paid correctly and your business stays compliant.
It depends on transaction volume and complexity. We quote a clear monthly figure up front so there are no surprises, and you get a full finance function for less than an in-house hire.
Ready to start your UAE company?
Book a free consultation and get a fixed, all-in quote for your licence, visas and bank account — usually within one business day.