UAE Bookkeeping Services & Accounting
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UAE bookkeeping services from Legarithm keep your books accurate, IFRS-compliant and audit-ready — feeding your VAT and 9% corporate-tax filings without the cost of an in-house team. They sit alongside our wider corporate tax services, so nothing falls between the cracks.
Cloud-based, monthly and on time — you always know where your numbers stand.
Why choose Legarithm for UAE bookkeeping services
Since corporate tax arrived, bookkeeping in the UAE stopped being optional housekeeping: your VAT returns and 9% corporate-tax filing are only as good as the records behind them, and the Federal Tax Authority can ask for them years later. Messy or late books mean penalties, rushed year-ends and tax you didn’t need to pay.
As a licensed UAE corporate services provider, we keep clean IFRS books in the cloud, reconcile monthly, and hand your VAT and corporate-tax filings the numbers they need — all under one roof with accounting and tax and legal support. Whether you run a free zone or mainland company, you get one team, one clear monthly fee, and books that are always audit-ready.
UAE bookkeeping services: key benefits
The outcomes: penalty-free filings, less tax paid, live numbers and a predictable fee.
Who our UAE bookkeeping is for
UAE bookkeeping services from Legarithm fit any company that wants clean books without an in-house finance team.
Startups & founders
Getting books, VAT and corporate tax right from the first invoice.
SMEs
Outsourcing routine bookkeeping to free the team for growth.
Free-zone companies
Keeping audit-ready books, including where QFZP status needs audited accounts.
Mainland companies
Meeting VAT, corporate-tax and record-keeping duties across UAE trade.
E-commerce & multi-currency
Handling high transaction volumes and multiple currencies and gateways.
Foreign-owned & holding groups
Consolidated, IFRS-consistent reporting across entities.
What UAE bookkeeping covers
Our UAE bookkeeping services run from daily entries to year-end statements — pick the whole stack or just what you need.
Bookkeeping & bank reconciliation
Recording income and expenses and reconciling every bank and card account monthly.
IFRS financial statements
Profit & loss, balance sheet and cash-flow prepared to IFRS.
VAT compliance & filing
VAT records, quarterly returns and reconciliations filed via EmaraTax.
Corporate-tax support
Records and schedules that feed an accurate 9% corporate-tax return.
Accounts payable & receivable
Invoicing, bill payments and collections tracked so cash flow stays clean.
Payroll & WPS
Salary processing and WPS-compliant payments for your team.
Year-end & audit support
Audit-ready files and liaison with your external auditor.
Management reporting
Monthly management accounts, budgets and cash-flow so you can steer the business.
Not sure what you need?
Tell us your volume and setup and we’ll scope the right package.
In-house vs freelance bookkeeper vs Legarithm
See how UAE bookkeeping services from Legarithm compare with an in-house hire or a freelance bookkeeper
| Feature | In-house accountant | Freelance bookkeeper | Legarithm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Large, constant volume | Very small, simple books | Startups & SMEs |
| Cost | Salary + software + training | Low, but variable | Fixed monthly fee |
| IFRS + VAT + corporate tax | Depends on the hire | Often bookkeeping only | Full stack |
| Audit-ready | Usually | Not guaranteed | Yes |
| Software | You license & manage | Their choice | Xero / Zoho / QuickBooks |
| Continuity & cover | Gaps if they leave | Single point of failure | Team with backup |
Hand your UAE bookkeeping services to one reliable team.
Monthly, cloud-based and audit-ready — with a clear fixed fee.
What we'll need from you
The documents and access we need to set up your books — inputs only, no process here.
- Trade licence and, if any, prior books or trial balance
- Bank and card statements for the period
- Sales and purchase invoices and receipts
- VAT and corporate-tax registration details (if registered)
How our UAE bookkeeping services work
Five steps from first review to steady monthly reporting.
UAE bookkeeping services pricing
UAE bookkeeping services are priced by transaction volume and scope, so we quote a clear fixed monthly fee under one of these packages.
| Package | Best for | What’s included |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Startups, low volume | Monthly bookkeeping, reconciliation, quarterly VAT |
| Growth | Active SMEs | Starter + management reports and corporate-tax schedules |
| Scale | High volume / multi-entity | Growth + payroll/WPS, consolidation and a dedicated lead |
* We quote a fixed monthly fee after a quick review of your volume and setup — no hidden charges. Government or third-party costs (e.g. audit fees, software licences) are billed at cost. This page is information, not accounting or tax advice.
UAE bookkeeping services: FAQ
Still have questions?
What do UAE bookkeeping services include?
Recording and reconciling transactions, IFRS financial statements, VAT records and filing, corporate-tax schedules, and optional payroll and management reporting.
Which accounting standard do you use?
IFRS, or IFRS for SMEs for smaller entities — the standards UAE corporate tax expects.
How does bookkeeping connect to VAT and corporate tax?
Clean books are the source for your returns; we structure records so your VAT and 9% corporate-tax filings are accurate. See accounting & tax.
How long must I keep records?
Corporate-tax records for 7 years and VAT records for 5 years (up to 15 years for real estate).
Do you work in the cloud?
Yes — on Xero, Zoho Books or QuickBooks, with secure real-time access for you.
Does my company need an audit?
Some businesses do — for example above certain revenue thresholds or where free-zone/QFZP status requires audited accounts. We keep books audit-ready either way.
Do you handle VAT registration and filing?
Yes — VAT registration where turnover requires it, plus quarterly returns filed via EmaraTax.
Can you fix a backlog of unrecorded transactions?
Yes — catch-up bookkeeping is a common request; we bring prior months up to date and reconcile everything.
Do you also run payroll and WPS?
Yes — salary processing and WPS-compliant payments can be added to any package.
Can you handle formation, bookkeeping and legal together?
Yes — we combine company formation, bookkeeping and legal support under one team.
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Our team ensures your business setup is smooth, efficient, and compliant with local laws. Contact us today to discuss your project.
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