Bookkeeping Services in Dubai

Accurate bookkeeping is the foundation of every VAT return, corporate tax filing and business decision you make. AVANA Solutions provides outsourced bookkeeping services in Dubai and across the UAE, so your transactions are recorded correctly, your bank accounts reconcile every month and your records are always ready for the Federal Tax Authority.

Your books are handled by our ACCA- and UAECA-qualified team. You get a dedicated bookkeeper, clear monthly reports and fixed pricing, without the cost of a full-time hire.

What Our Bookkeeping Service Includes

• Recording sales, purchases and expenses from your invoices, receipts and bank statements
• Monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
• Accounts payable and receivable tracking, so you know who owes you and who you owe
• Petty cash and expense claim management
• VAT-ready records: correct tax codes, valid tax invoices and input VAT checks
• Payroll records
• Monthly management reports: profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow
• Year-end closing and support with financial statements and audits

Monthly and Catch-Up Bookkeeping

Most clients choose monthly bookkeeping, so their numbers are always current and VAT returns are quick to prepare. If your records have fallen behind, we also offer catch-up bookkeeping. We rebuild your books from bank statements and source documents, fix past errors and bring you up to date before your next filing deadline.

Not sure where your books stand? Our guide to 10 common bookkeeping mistakes SMEs make covers the problems we see most often.

Bookkeeping for Mainland, Free Zone and Startup Businesses

Every type of UAE company has slightly different record-keeping needs. Mainland companies often deal with higher transaction volumes and more complex VAT treatment. Free zone companies need clean records and audited financial statements to support Qualifying Free Zone Person status for 0% corporate tax. Startups need a simple system that scales from day one, so the books don’t become a problem at the first VAT return or funding round. We set up your bookkeeping around your licence type, business activity and growth plans.

Why Bookkeeping Matters for UAE Businesses

Since VAT arrived in 2018 and corporate tax began applying to financial years starting on or after 1 June 2023, the quality of your bookkeeping directly affects how much tax you pay and whether you face penalties.

• VAT returns are only as accurate as the records behind them. Missing invoices or wrong tax codes lead to overpaid VAT or penalties. See our step-by-step VAT filing guide.
• Corporate tax starts from your accounting profit, so your books need to follow accepted accounting standards. Read more about financial statements for corporate tax filing.
• You must keep records for years: at least five years for VAT and seven years for corporate tax.
• Banks, investors and free zone authorities increasingly ask for up-to-date financial statements.

For a deeper look, read why proper bookkeeping is essential for every business in the UAE.

How It Works

1. Free consultation. Tell us your business activity, monthly transaction volume and current setup.
2. Fixed-fee proposal. We confirm the scope, deadlines and price in writing, with a confidentiality agreement.
3. Onboarding. We agree a simple routine for sending us your invoices and bank statements each month.
4. Monthly delivery. You receive reconciled books and management reports, and your dedicated bookkeeper is on hand for questions.

Bookkeeping Pricing

Our all-inclusive accounting package starts from AED 1,500 per month and covers bookkeeping, VAT and corporate tax filing, banking support and day-to-day IT help. Your exact fee depends on your transaction volume, and we confirm it in writing before we start, so there are no hidden costs.

Why Businesses Choose AVANA for Bookkeeping

• ACCA- and UAECA-qualified team
• One dedicated point of contact who knows your business
• Fixed monthly pricing with no hidden costs
• Same-day call-back on new enquiries
• Records kept VAT-, corporate tax- and audit-ready all year

Bookkeeping FAQs

What is the difference between bookkeeping and accounting?

Bookkeeping is the day-to-day recording and reconciling of your transactions. Accounting uses those records to prepare financial statements, tax returns and reports that help you make decisions. Our package covers both.

Do I still need a bookkeeper if I use accounting software?

Software makes recording faster, but someone still has to code transactions correctly, reconcile accounts and check the VAT treatment. Automated bank feeds that nobody reviews are a common source of errors in VAT returns.

What documents do you need each month?

Sales and purchase invoices, receipts, bank and credit card statements, and payroll details. We give you a simple checklist so nothing is missed.

Can you fix books that are months or years behind?

Yes. Our catch-up bookkeeping service rebuilds your records from bank statements and source documents, and we can correct past VAT errors through voluntary disclosures where needed.

Do you provide bookkeeping for free zone companies?

Yes. We keep books for free zone and mainland companies, including the records needed to meet the Qualifying Free Zone Person conditions for 0% corporate tax.

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