Accounting for Non-profits & Associations
Associations, foundations and not-for-profit bodies: we track funds and grants, check your tax position and keep accounts ready for your board and auditors.
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Transparent accounts for donors and boards
Non-profits are accountable to donors, members and boards, often for money given for a specific purpose. That means tracking each fund and grant separately and showing exactly how it was used.
We keep fund accounting, prepare reports for donors and boards, and keep accounts audit-ready. We also review your tax position: some bodies are exempt from Corporate Tax as Qualifying Public Benefit Entities, but only if they are listed and meet the conditions.
- Fund and grant accounting
- Donor and board reporting
- Restricted and unrestricted funds
- Corporate Tax exemption check
- VAT position review
- Audit-ready accounts
Where we usually come in
"Donors want to know exactly how their money was spent."
With us: We track and report each fund and grant.
"We assume we don't pay tax."
With us: We check whether you are a listed Qualifying Public Benefit Entity.
"Our audit takes too long."
With us: We keep accounts audit-ready all year.
"We're unsure about VAT on our income."
With us: We review each income stream for VAT.
Accounting built for non-profits & associations
Fund accounting
Restricted and unrestricted funds tracked separately.
Grant reporting
Spending against each grant reported to funders.
Board reporting
Clear monthly or quarterly reports for trustees.
Tax review
Corporate Tax exemption and VAT position checked.
Payroll
Staff payroll and WPS.
Audit support
Year-end accounts and liaison with your auditor.
How we work with you
- 1
Map
We review your funds, grants and reporting obligations.
- 2
Set up
Funds and grant codes configured.
- 3
Track
Income and spending recorded by fund monthly.
- 4
Report
Donor, board and audit reporting, reviewed by a partner.
VAT and Corporate Tax for non-profits & associations
| Topic | What applies |
|---|---|
| Corporate Tax | Qualifying Public Benefit Entities listed by Cabinet Decision can be exempt, if they meet the conditions |
| Other non-profits | Bodies not listed may be subject to Corporate Tax like any other business |
| VAT | Depends on your activities; some income may be outside the scope of VAT |
| Audit | Often required by donors, members or your licensing authority |
General information as of November 2026. Your facts decide the answer, so take advice before relying on it.
Fixed monthly fees. No surprise invoices.
Startup
AED 999/mo
Up to 50 transactions a month
- Monthly bookkeeping
- Quarterly VAT filing
- Annual financial statements
- WhatsApp support (4hr response)
Most popular
Growth
AED 2,500/mo
Up to 500 transactions a month
- Everything in Startup
- Monthly KPI dashboard
- Audit-ready financial statements
- Corporate Tax registration and filing
- Direct partner access
Scale
Custom
Groups, multi-entity, family offices
- Everything in Growth
- Multi-currency consolidation
- Virtual CFO included
- Quarterly board reports
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Guides for UAE business owners
Non-profits & Associations accounting: common questions
Are non-profits exempt from UAE Corporate Tax?
Only some. Qualifying Public Benefit Entities listed in the relevant Cabinet Decision and meeting the conditions can be exempt. Other not-for-profit bodies may be taxable.
Do you prepare reports for donors?
Yes. We report income and spending by fund and grant, in the format your donors or funders require.
Can you work with our auditor?
Yes. We prepare year-end accounts and supporting schedules and answer your auditor's questions.
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