Is bookkeeping mandatory for UAE companies?

Yes. Every UAE company is required to maintain accounting records under the Commercial Companies Law and the Corporate Tax Law, and to keep them for at least 5 years. Free zones may have additional audit requirements.

How much does bookkeeping cost in Dubai?

Monthly bookkeeping packages typically start from AED 800–1,500 for small businesses and scale with transaction volume, payroll headcount, and reporting requirements.

Do small UAE companies need an annual audit?

Mainland companies and most free zones require an annual audit by an FTA-approved auditor. Establishy works with audit partners and prepares your books for a clean audit.

Accounting & Bookkeeping

Your Books. Sorted. Every Month.

Accurate bookkeeping isn't just good practice in the UAE — it's a legal requirement under the Commercial Companies Law and a prerequisite for VAT compliance and corporate tax filing. Establishy's accounting team manages your chart of accounts, monthly reconciliations, payroll entries, and financial statements, giving you clean books and real visibility into your business performance.

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Accounting & Bookkeeping in Dubai — Establishy

What you get with Establishy

Every accounting & bookkeeping engagement is delivered by a named consultant from our Dubai office — fixed fees, clear timelines, no surprises.

Monthly bookkeeping and bank reconciliation

Payroll processing and WPS compliance

Financial statements and management reports

VAT-ready books — FTA compliant

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