Business setup, accounting & tax for UAE businesses

Set up your company, get bank-ready for business loans, and keep your books, VAT and Corporate Tax on time. Qualified accountants in Dubai for local and international businesses.

  • Free consultation
  • Fixed monthly fees
  • English & Arabic

UAE compliance at a glance

2026–27
VAT return & paymentWithin 28 days after each tax period ends
Monthly / Qtr
Corporate Tax returnWithin 9 months of your financial year-end
Annual
E-invoicing go-liveRevenue ≥ AED 50m: 1 Jan 2027. Others: 1 Jul 2027
Upcoming
Audited financial statementsFree zone licence renewals, QFZPs and revenue > AED 50m
Annual

Mainland · Free zone · Offshore. Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah & the Northern Emirates

  • Zoho Books
  • QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • Tally
  • Odoo
Qualified accountantsEvery file reviewed
Reply within 1 business dayCall, WhatsApp or chat
Fixed monthly feesNo surprise charges
International clientsRun your UAE company from anywhere
Packages

Choose how much support you need

Every package has a fixed monthly fee based on your transaction volume. Tell us about your business and we'll send your price within 24 hours.

Tax Compliance

You keep your own books; we make sure every VAT and Corporate Tax filing is right.

Fixed monthly feeYour price within 24 hours

  • VAT registration & returns
  • Corporate Tax registration & annual return
  • Deadline reminders
  • FTA queries handled
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Outsourced Finance Team

A complete finance function for growing companies and groups.

Fixed monthly feeYour price within 24 hours

  • Everything in Bookkeeping + Tax
  • Management reports & KPIs
  • Virtual CFO reviews
  • Audit & e-invoicing support
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Compliance alert

UAE e-invoicing is coming. Is your business ready?

The UAE is moving to mandatory structured e-invoicing through Accredited Service Providers. PDF invoices sent by email will no longer be enough for B2B and B2G transactions. Your ERP, invoice data and processes need to be ready before your go-live date.

See the timeline & checklist
  1. 1 July 2026Pilot phase begins with selected taxpayers
  2. 1 January 2027Mandatory for businesses with revenue of AED 50m or more
  3. 1 July 2027Mandatory for all other businesses in scope
  4. 1 October 2027Government entities
Why 7 Strokes

A full finance team for the cost of a part-time hire

Hiring an in-house accountant in the UAE means a salary, visa, insurance, gratuity and office space, plus the risk when they leave. We give you a qualified team, proper review and continuity for a predictable monthly fee.

About our team
  • Affordable, with no overheads

    Pricing that suits startups and SMEs, with no recruitment, visa or desk costs.

  • Qualified accountants

    A qualified accountant supervises your engagement and is your single point of contact.

  • FTA-ready, always

    Records kept to UAE VAT and Corporate Tax requirements and ready for filing or an FTA audit.

  • Confidential by default

    Your data is never shared with third parties unless legally or operationally required.

Who we help

Built around how UAE businesses actually operate

Startups & SMEs

Get set up right: chart of accounts, VAT and CT registration, and clean monthly books from the start.

Free zone companies

DMCC, IFZA, Meydan, JAFZA, RAKEZ, SHAMS and more. Qualifying Free Zone Person reviews and audited accounts.

Real estate & brokerage

Commission accounting, RERA escrow and owners' association audits, and VAT on property.

Trading & e-commerce

Inventory accounting, stock audits, import VAT and excise, and multi-currency reconciliations.

F&B and hospitality

POS and delivery-app reconciliations, cost control, payroll and WPS.

International companies

UAE subsidiaries and branches of foreign groups, with reporting packs for head office.

How it works

Up and running in a week

Free consultation

We review your licence, activities, VAT/CT status and current records.

Fixed-fee proposal

A clear scope and monthly fee, with no surprise charges.

Onboarding & clean-up

We set up or fix your software and bring backlog books up to date.

Monthly reporting

Books closed, returns filed on time, and reports you can act on.

International business

Manage your international business with us

Based in Business Bay, Dubai, we look after UAE companies owned by entrepreneurs and groups around the world. You run your business from anywhere; we keep your UAE books, tax and reporting in order.

Clients worldwide

Owners and groups abroad run their UAE company with us, without needing to be in Dubai.

Head-office reporting

Monthly reports in the format and timetable your group needs.

One point of contact

A qualified accountant in Dubai who knows your business and answers quickly.

UAE compliance covered

VAT, Corporate Tax, transfer pricing and audit, all filed on time.

International business services

Client stories

Trusted by growing UAE businesses

It is almost 1 year with 7 Strokes Consultancy and this has been going super fine. They have an efficient team providing timely support without fail.
Nael YousifBusiness Owner, Austral Prestressed LLC
Seven Strokes Consultancy is always ahead of schedule in terms of delivering the financial reports every month.
Sami Abbas RizviCo-owner, S.S.S Real Estate Brokerage LLC
7 Strokes services added value to our business and it actually helped to take the business to the next level.
Hassan Khalid SabtBusiness Owner, OTO Specialty Coffee
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does my UAE company need to register for Corporate Tax?

Yes. All UAE juridical persons, including free zone companies, must register for Corporate Tax with the FTA, even if they expect to pay 0% or claim Small Business Relief. Late registration attracts an administrative penalty of AED 10,000.

When do I have to register for VAT?

VAT registration is mandatory once your taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 over the previous 12 months (or are expected to in the next 30 days). You can register voluntarily from AED 187,500.

Do you work with free zone companies?

Yes. We support companies in all major free zones with bookkeeping, VAT, Corporate Tax (including Qualifying Free Zone Person assessments) and the audited financial statements many free zone authorities require for licence renewal.

Which accounting software do you use?

We work in your existing system or set one up for you, including Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Xero, Tally and Odoo. We also train your team to use it.

How much do your accounting services cost?

Fees depend on your transaction volume, the number of bank accounts and your VAT/CT obligations. Most SMEs pay a fixed monthly fee. Book a free consultation and we'll send a quote, usually within 24 hours.

Is my financial data kept confidential?

Yes. We only share your data where it's legally or operationally required (for example, with the FTA when filing on your behalf), and access is limited to the team handling your account.

Talk to a UAE accountant today

Book a free, no-obligation consultation. We'll review where you stand with VAT, Corporate Tax and your books, and tell you exactly what's needed.

Get a free quote