BGA · UAE
BGA — Bright Global AccountingBGAAccounting · UAE
+971 56 679 7475
AccountingVATCorporate TaxEnglish-speaking team

Accounting and tax in the UAE for international business owners

We keep your books, calculate VAT and Corporate Tax, and prepare and file returns through your EmaraTax access by the due date, provided documents arrive on time. Direct chat with your accountant in clear English — you always know what is happening with your company and what deadlines are coming up.

Almost every company is required to register for Corporate Tax and file an annual return even with zero profit. VAT registration becomes mandatory once taxable turnover reaches AED 375,000 a year; voluntary registration is possible from AED 187,500. BGA keeps your books, calculates VAT at the 5% rate and Corporate Tax at the 9% rate (Federal Decree-Law № 47 of 2022), and files returns with the FTA through the client’s own EmaraTax access. Companies may elect Small Business Relief if revenue does not exceed AED 3m in the current and every previous period, for periods ending on or before 31 Dec 2029 (MD No. 73 of 2023 as amended by MD No. 131 of 2026); not available to QFZPs or MNE group members. BGA is not an FTA-registered tax agent; where an audit is required, we organise it through independent accredited auditors (licensed by the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism).

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Clear English, no jargonWe prepare and file returns through your EmaraTax accessPrices are published: what the plan includes and what is billed separately
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01Who it's for

Who this is for

This page is for international business owners in the UAE who want accounting and tax handled without a language barrier or surprises.

Just set up a company in the UAE

Need to set up bookkeeping from scratch and not miss the first tax deadlines.

Live outside the UAE, business is here

Manage the company remotely and want control without flying to Dubai.

Trading, e-commerce, services

Regular transactions, suppliers and clients — you need your numbers in order.

Multiple companies or structures

Mainland + Free Zone, a holding, related parties — one consistent set of books.

You have employees

Need WPS, payslips and HR records that follow UAE rules.

Tired of an accountant who goes quiet

You want answers in English and deadlines known in advance.

02What clients come to us with

What clients come to us with

The most common situations for international business owners in the UAE — and how we solve them.

I don't understand what the FTA wants from me

We explain in plain English what to file and when, and prepare the returns.

Afraid of missing a deadline and getting fined

We remind you of VAT and Corporate Tax deadlines in advance, and prepare and file returns through your EmaraTax access by the due date, provided documents arrive on time.

Not sure what I'm paying my accountant for

Prices are published: what the plan includes and what is billed separately.

Never fully figured out VAT and Corporate Tax

We work out whether registration applies to you, calculate the tax and prepare the returns.

Bookkeeping is a mess

We close out past periods, reconcile transactions and bring your books up to date.

Need to get ready for an audit

We organise the audit: select an independent accredited auditor and prepare the documents.

VAT and Corporate Tax

UAE tax deadlines

Many companies learn about UAE taxes only after the deadline has passed. In reality, almost every company must register for Corporate Tax and file a return — even with zero profit. VAT registration becomes mandatory once taxable turnover reaches AED 375,000 a year. The Corporate Tax return must be filed and the tax paid within 9 months of the end of the tax period. We remind you of these deadlines in advance; filing responsibility stays with the company.

Corporate Tax
9%
Standard rate under Federal Decree-Law № 47 of 2022 on taxable profit above the threshold.
Small Business Relief
up to AED 3 million revenue
A company may elect this relief if revenue does not exceed AED 3m in the current and every previous period, for periods ending on or before 31 Dec 2029 (MD No. 73 of 2023 as amended by MD No. 131 of 2026); not available to QFZPs or MNE group members.
VAT
from AED 375,000
VAT registration is mandatory once taxable turnover reaches AED 375,000 a year; the rate is 5%.
03What's included

What's included in the service

Two workstreams, one team: we keep your books and prepare your tax filings. We size the scope to your situation.

Accounting

Bookkeeping & reporting

  • Monthly or quarterly bookkeeping
  • Bookkeeping in QuickBooks, with access to your company data
  • Reconciling bank statements, invoices, contracts
  • Period close and bringing your books up to date
  • Monthly report on your company's financial status
  • WPS coordination and payslips for employees
Tax

VAT and Corporate Tax

  • VAT registration and return filing
  • Corporate Tax registration and calculation
  • Filing returns through your EmaraTax access
  • Free Zone audit coordination (auditor selection)
  • Preparing dividend distribution resolutions and TRC
  • Tax monitoring: we remind you of deadlines
04How we work

How the process works —
from the first message to FTA filing

The steps are the same for everyone. Timing depends on the state of your books and transaction volume — discussed individually.

Step 01

Getting to know you in chat

We get to know you, review your company and the current state of your books. In plain English, no obligation.

Step 02

Quote and plan

We pick the right plan for your volume and show you what's included and what deadlines are coming up.

Step 03

Handover and access

We connect to your books, tidy up if needed, and close out past periods.

Step 04

We keep the books and handle taxes

Monthly bookkeeping, VAT and Corporate Tax calculations, and we keep you in the loop.

Ongoing

Filing and deadline reminders

We prepare and file returns through your EmaraTax access by the due date, provided documents arrive on time, and remind you of deadlines and extensions.

05Pricing

Pricing — starting from

Plans for monthly service and one-off services. We agree the final price in chat.

Plan

Premium

AED 7,000 / month
up to 150 transactions a month

For companies with regular activity — full service in one plan.

  • Monthly bookkeeping
  • VAT and Corporate Tax
  • WPS, QuickBooks or Zoho Books
  • Free Zone audit coordination
  • Dividend distribution resolutions and TRC
  • Consultations with your accountant
Core package
Plan

Small business

AED 3,500 / month
up to 30 transactions a month

For companies with light activity — bookkeeping, tax and QuickBooks in one plan.

  • Monthly bookkeeping
  • Corporate Tax (CT): registration and annual return
  • Quarterly VAT filing
  • QuickBooks setup and subscription
  • VAT turnover tracking and registration reminders
  • No dividends or TRC — added separately if needed
Add-on

HR package

from AED 5,000 / month
in addition to the base plan

For companies with employees that need full HR record-keeping.

  • HR policy
  • Payslips
  • UAE labour-law calculations: leave, EOSB, WPS
One-off services
VAT registrationAED 2,500
Corporate Tax (CT) registrationfrom AED 1,000
Audit coordinationAED 1,500
Tax Residency Certificate (TRC)AED 2,000
Annual filing without a monthly planfrom AED 5,000
goAML registrationAED 1,000
Zero return (dormant companies)AED 1,500
Tax monitoringAED 3,000 / year

Prices are shown as a "from" guide. The final cost depends on transaction volume, the state of your books and your company structure. We define the scope after reviewing your documents.

We answer in English: what to file, when, and what it costs

We keep you informed about what is happening with your company.

Team in Dubai, clients worldwide

We work online with all the Emirates — you don't need to be in the UAE to keep your affairs in order.

Careful with your documents

We only ask for what we need to do the work, and handle your data with confidentiality.

We work with Mainland and free zone companies across the UAE.

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We reply within one business day. In chat we will pick the right plan and outline what needs to be done for your accounting and tax.

06Frequently asked questions

The essentials, quickly

Answers to the questions we hear most often from international business owners in the UAE.

Do I need to register for Corporate Tax if I have almost no profit?
Yes, Corporate Tax registration is required for almost every company in the UAE, and a return must be filed even with zero or minimal profit. Companies may elect Small Business Relief if revenue does not exceed AED 3m in the current and every previous period, for periods ending on or before 31 Dec 2029 (MD No. 73 of 2023 as amended by MD No. 131 of 2026); not available to QFZPs or MNE group members. We work out the specifics for your situation.
No obligation

We keep your books and prepare your tax filings — under contract, through your own FTA access

Get a quote or message us on WhatsApp — we reply within one business day.

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Reviewed by Elena Stupenkova — CEO of BGA, specialising in accounting and tax for companies in the UAE.
Page last updated: 24 September 2026.
Disclaimer

The information on this page is general in nature and does not constitute individual tax, legal or audit advice. A company's VAT, Corporate Tax and filing obligations depend on its actual activity, turnover, structure and the applicable UAE Corporate Tax and VAT rules. Service pricing is shown as a guide and is agreed individually. Final conclusions are reached after reviewing the company's documents.