Accounting for E-Commerce Businesses
Shopify, Amazon, Noon, your own website: we reconcile every payout, refund and courier remittance, get your VAT right on local and export sales, and keep your inventory numbers honest.
E-commerce books break in predictable places: marketplace settlements that net off fees, refunds and ads; payment gateways that pay out in batches; couriers holding cash-on-delivery money; stock spread across a warehouse and a 3PL. If none of that is reconciled, your profit figure and your VAT return are both guesses.
We set up your accounting so that every payout ties back to orders, every fee has the right VAT treatment, and your stock and margins are real numbers you can make decisions on.
What we do for you
Marketplace reconciliation
Amazon, Noon and other settlements broken down into sales, fees, refunds, ads and reserves.
Payment gateway and COD
Stripe, Tabby, Tamara, card processors and courier cash-on-delivery remittances matched to orders.
VAT on sales and fees
5% local sales, zero-rated exports with evidence, and VAT on marketplace and gateway fees handled correctly.
Inventory and COGS
Stock across warehouse and 3PL tracked, with landed costs, write-offs and true gross margin per channel.
Corporate Tax
Registration, Small Business Relief assessment and annual return, including for sole traders above AED 1 million.
Monthly KPIs
Margin by channel, return rates and cash conversion, in a monthly pack you can act on.
How we work with you
Connect
Store, marketplace and gateway data connected to your accounting software.
Map
Fees, refunds and COD flows mapped to the right accounts and VAT codes.
Reconcile
Monthly payouts reconciled to orders and bank receipts.
Report
VAT return, inventory valuation and channel profitability every month.
Built for businesses like yours
Shopify and own-website stores
Gateway payouts, discounts and shipping income reconciled.
Amazon and Noon sellers
Settlement reports broken down and fees accounted for correctly.
Cross-border sellers
Exports, customs and VAT evidence handled properly.
Fast-growing brands
Investor-ready numbers and inventory controls as you scale.
Partner-led chartered accountants in Dubai
Years in chartered practice
Big 4-trained Chartered Accountant partners on every engagement.
Businesses served
From solo founders to multinational groups across the UAE.
Partner response time
Direct WhatsApp access to a qualified CA partner, not a junior.
Frequently asked questions
Do UAE e-commerce sellers need to register for VAT?
Yes, once taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000 in 12 months, or are expected to within 30 days. Voluntary registration is possible from AED 187,500.
Is VAT charged on online sales to customers outside the UAE?
Exports of goods can be zero-rated if the conditions are met and you keep official and commercial evidence of export. Local sales are generally standard-rated at 5%.
Does e-invoicing apply to e-commerce?
Sales to consumers (B2C) are excluded from the current e-invoicing rollout, but invoices to business customers are in scope.
Do I pay Corporate Tax as an individual online seller?
Individuals are subject to Corporate Tax if their business turnover exceeds AED 1 million in a calendar year. Companies must register regardless of turnover.
Talk to a partner about your situation
A free 15-minute call with a Big 4-trained Chartered Accountant. Fixed fees, no obligation.
General information based on UAE law and FTA guidance as of November 2026, not tax advice. Requirements depend on your facts; verify with the FTA or a qualified adviser before acting.