Accounting Services in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Accounting services in UAE typically include bookkeeping, month-end close, payroll, supplier/customer reconciliations, VAT returns, statutory filings, management reports and year-end financial statements. Many firms also offer VAT and corporate-tax advisory, bookkeeping automation and e-invoicing / EmaraTax readiness.

Why: e-invoicing and EmaraTax registration are now part of the compliance picture. View Source

You get cost efficiency, local VAT/CT compliance and registration support (FTA/EmaraTax), faster month-end close and qualified staff without adding headcount, which lowers audit and penalty risk. View Source

Outsourcing isn’t mandatory. But every business must keep proper accounting records and submit required returns (VAT, Corporate Tax where applicable). Under UAE tax rules, taxable persons must retain records and supporting documentation, generally for a minimum period (see Corporate Tax and tax procedure rules). View Source

Firms typically register clients on the FTA/EmaraTax portals, file VAT returns with the FTA, perform VAT reconciliations and audit support, and prepare Corporate Tax returns and supporting schedules per MOF/FTA rules. They also map transactions to correct tax treatments and maintain audit trails. View Source

Check licence/registration, client references, experience with FTA/EmaraTax CT filings, e-invoicing readiness, software integrations (bank feeds), sample deliverables and clear SLAs.” View Source

Common tools: Xero, QuickBooks, Tally, Zoho, Sage and local ERPs; plus VAT automation and bank-feed integrations. Confirm the firm supports e-invoicing formats and EmaraTax reporting workflows. View Source

Many firms include audit-prep (working papers, reconciliations). Full external audit service is separate, but most accountants provide audit support as part of year-end close packages.