Accounting and bookkeeping services in Dubai
BooksGem provides accounting and bookkeeping services in Dubai for SMEs, startups and free-zone companies. We keep your books closed every month, file your VAT and Corporate Tax returns on time, and give you a named bookkeeper on WhatsApp — for a fixed monthly fee.
Our accounting services in Dubai
Bookkeeping Services
Outsourced monthly bookkeeping, reconciliations and reports — done for you, online.
Learn more →VAT Return Filing
Accurate VAT returns filed on time on EmaraTax.
Learn more →Corporate Tax Registration
Register with the FTA before your deadline.
Learn more →Corporate Tax Return Filing
Tax-ready accounts and an accurate Corporate Tax return.
Learn more →Payroll & WPS
Monthly payroll, WPS files and end-of-service calculations.
Learn more →Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Months behind? We rebuild your books, fast.
Learn more →Bookkeeping services in Dubai, done online
Most Dubai business owners don't need a full-time accountant — they need books that are right every month. Our Dubai bookkeeping team records your sales and expenses, reconciles every bank and card account, and sends you a monthly profit, cash and VAT summary.
We work in Zoho Books, Xero or QuickBooks, so you keep your own data. Documents are shared online and questions are answered on WhatsApp, which means no office visits and no courier runs across the city.
Tax consultant in Dubai for VAT and Corporate Tax
Every Dubai company now sits under two federal taxes: 5% VAT once taxable supplies pass AED 375,000, and 9% Corporate Tax on taxable income above AED 375,000. Our tax accountants register you with the FTA, prepare returns from reconciled books and file them on EmaraTax before the deadline.
- VAT registration and quarterly VAT return filing
- Corporate Tax registration and annual return filing
- Small Business Relief and free-zone (0%) eligibility checks
- Help with FTA queries, audits and voluntary disclosures
How to choose an accounting firm in Dubai
Search for the top accounting firms in Dubai and you'll find hundreds of names. For a small or growing business, these questions matter more than size:
- Is the fee fixed and monthly, or billed by the hour?
- Will you have one named bookkeeper who knows your business?
- Do they close your books every month, or only at year-end?
- Do they file VAT and Corporate Tax themselves, from the same books?
- Do they work in software you own and can log into at any time?
Mainland and free-zone companies in Dubai
We work with Dubai mainland (DET-licensed) companies and with companies in Dubai's free zones, and we check whether your free-zone income qualifies for the 0% Corporate Tax rate.
- DMCC
- IFZA
- Meydan Free Zone
- DAFZA
- JAFZA
- Dubai Silicon Oasis
- Dubai South
- Dubai Media City
Serving businesses across Dubai
We work online with companies in every part of Dubai, including:
- Business Bay
- JLT
- Downtown Dubai
- Deira
- Bur Dubai
- Al Quoz
- Dubai Marina
- Al Barsha
- Jebel Ali
Frequently asked questions
How much do accounting and bookkeeping services cost in Dubai?
With BooksGem you pay a fixed monthly fee based on your transaction volume and the services you need, such as VAT returns or payroll. See our pricing page for monthly packages, or share a recent bank statement for an exact quote.
Do Dubai free-zone companies need audited accounts?
Many Dubai free zones, including DMCC and JAFZA, ask companies to submit audited financial statements each year, and Qualifying Free Zone Persons need audited accounts to keep the 0% Corporate Tax rate. We don't audit, but we keep your books audit-ready and work directly with your auditor.
Do I need to visit your office?
No. We work fully online with businesses across Dubai. You share documents securely, and we're available on WhatsApp, email and video calls.
Can you take over from my current accountant?
Yes. We collect your previous ledgers and filings, check the opening balances, and catch up any months that are behind before starting monthly bookkeeping.
Get your Dubai company's books in order
Tell us about your business and get a fixed monthly quote within one business day.