Accounting Services in Abu Dhabi
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Accounting services in Abu Dhabi keep your company compliant after setup — bookkeeping, VAT, corporate tax and audit under one team. Since UAE corporate tax began, every company must register with the FTA (even at 0%), keep records for seven years, and — for Qualifying Free Zone Persons or any business over AED 50 million in revenue — file audited financial statements. Legarithm handles the full cycle: monthly bookkeeping, VAT and corporate-tax filing, annual financial statements and audit coordination. Whether you set up via ADGM or the Abu Dhabi mainland, we keep the numbers clean. See all our Abu Dhabi services or the UAE company formation hub.
Why Legarithm for accounting
UAE compliance changed fast: corporate tax, mandatory FTA registration, MD 84 audit rules and a seven-year record-keeping duty now apply to almost every company. Getting bookkeeping right from day one — not scrambling at year-end — is what keeps you penalty-free and audit-ready.
We are a licensed corporate-services provider that runs accounting alongside your setup, so nothing falls between the cracks. Clean books, VAT and corporate-tax filed on time, financial statements prepared, and audit coordinated with a licensed UAE auditor. One accountable team, a fixed monthly scope, and no year-end surprises.
Accounting services in Abu Dhabi: key benefits
What proper accounting delivers — beyond just a monthly ledger.
Accounting services in Abu Dhabi: who it suits
Almost every Abu Dhabi company now needs proper accounting — each profile below links to the page that fits it best.
Free zone companies (QFZP)
Qualifying Free Zone Persons must file audited financial statements regardless of revenue to keep the 0% rate. If you set up in ADGM, audit-ready books are non-negotiable.
Mainland companies
Any Abu Dhabi mainland business must register for corporate tax, file returns, and be audited once revenue passes AED 50 million.
VAT-registered businesses
Once turnover passes AED 375,000, VAT registration and quarterly filing are mandatory — we handle registration through our UAE tax services and the ongoing returns.
Startups & SMEs
Clean books from month one keep you penalty-free and make future funding, audits and corporate-tax filing simple.
Holding & offshore structures
Even a UAE offshore company or holding vehicle needs proper records and, where it has UAE activity, corporate-tax compliance.
Accounting services in Abu Dhabi: what’s included
Accounting services in Abu Dhabi by Legarithm go beyond data entry, covering your full accounting and compliance needs.
Bookkeeping
Monthly recording of all transactions, reconciliations and a clean general ledger.
VAT compliance
Registration, quarterly returns and input/output VAT handled end to end.
Corporate tax
FTA registration, computation and the annual corporate-tax return.
Financial statements
Annual statements prepared to IFRS, ready for audit or filing.
Audit coordination
We prepare the file and work with a licensed UAE auditor for QFZP and AED 50m+ audits.
Payroll & WPS
Salary processing and WPS compliance for your team, where needed.
Your obligations by company type
What each type of Abu Dhabi company must file — audit, corporate tax and VAT at a glance.
| Company type | Audited financials | Corporate tax | VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free zone (QFZP) | Mandatory — regardless of revenue | 0% on qualifying income | 5% over AED 375k turnover |
| Mainland / any taxable person | Mandatory if revenue > AED 50m | 0% to AED 375k, 9% above | 5% over AED 375k turnover |
| Tax group | Mandatory — all members | 0%/9% consolidated | Per group |
| Small company (under thresholds) | Records kept 7 years; audit still advisable | 0% to AED 375k | Voluntary from AED 187,500 |
Under Ministerial Decision 84 of 2025, audited financial statements are mandatory for every Qualifying Free Zone Person and any business with revenue over AED 50 million. Records must be kept for seven years. Corporate-tax and VAT registration runs through our UAE tax services; setup via ADGM or the Abu Dhabi mainland.
Need accounting sorted in Abu Dhabi?
Tell us your company type and volume and we’ll confirm exactly what you must file — and a fixed monthly scope — usually within one working day.
What we need from you
To take over your accounting cleanly, we usually ask for the following.
- Trade licence and Memorandum & Articles of Association
- FTA corporate-tax and VAT registration details (if already registered)
- Shareholder and UBO details
- Bank account details and statements
How accounting with Legarithm works
Accounting services in Abu Dhabi with Legarithm follow a simple five-step cycle.
Accounting services in Abu Dhabi: cost
Accounting services in Abu Dhabi cost depends on transaction volume, VAT status and audit needs — here are indicative 2026 ranges.
| Service | Indicative 2026 cost |
|---|---|
| Monthly bookkeeping (low volume) | from ~AED 1,000–2,500/mo |
| Monthly bookkeeping (higher volume) | ~AED 2,500–6,000+/mo |
| VAT registration & quarterly filing | from ~AED 3,000/yr |
| Corporate-tax registration & return | from ~AED 3,000/yr |
| Annual financial statements | from ~AED 3,500 |
| Audit coordination (with a licensed auditor) | Individual · by revenue & volume |
| Payroll / WPS | from ~AED 150/employee/mo |
| Legarithm fee | Individual · after a free consultation |
Ranges are indicative for 2026 and depend on transaction volume, VAT status and audit needs; confirmed after a free call. Corporate-tax registration with the Federal Tax Authority is mandatory even at 0%.
Accounting services in Abu Dhabi: FAQ
Still have questions?
Is an audit mandatory for companies in the UAE?
For many, yes. Under Ministerial Decision 84 of 2025, audited financial statements are mandatory for every Qualifying Free Zone Person and any business with revenue over AED 50 million; tax groups too. Others should still keep audit-ready records. We coordinate the audit with a licensed UAE auditor.
How much do accounting services in Abu Dhabi cost?
Indicatively for 2026: monthly bookkeeping from ~AED 1,000, VAT filing from ~AED 3,000/yr, corporate-tax return from ~AED 3,000/yr, plus audit coordination by revenue. The exact figure depends on volume — confirmed after a free call.
Does my company need to register for corporate tax?
Yes — corporate-tax registration with the Federal Tax Authority is mandatory for taxable persons even at 0%. We handle it through our UAE tax services.
When must I register for VAT?
VAT registration is mandatory once taxable turnover passes AED 375,000, and voluntary from AED 187,500. Returns are usually filed quarterly.
How long must I keep accounting records?
At least seven years after the end of the tax period, under Article 56 of the corporate-tax law. We keep your records compliant and retrievable.
Do free zone companies need audited accounts?
Yes — a Qualifying Free Zone Person must file audited financial statements regardless of revenue to keep the 0% rate. If you set up in ADGM, we keep the books audit-ready.
Can you handle accounting and company setup together?
Yes — we run accounting alongside your ADGM or Abu Dhabi mainland setup, so compliance is in place from day one.
Do you file corporate tax and VAT for me?
Yes — we compute and file both on schedule, so you avoid late fees and penalties.
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