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Accounting for Startups & Founders

New companies from day one to Series A: we set up your books and tax registrations, keep you compliant and give you the runway numbers that matter.

Day oneBooks set up

RunwayForecast monthly

From AED 999Per month

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Overview

Clean books from day one

Most founders don't want to think about accounting, and in the early months it's easy to let it slide. The cost comes later: missed registrations, messy books before a funding round, and decisions made without knowing the runway.

We set up your accounting from day one, make sure Corporate Tax and VAT registrations are in place, close your books every month and keep a simple runway forecast. When investors arrive, your numbers are ready.

Accounting set up from day one
Corporate Tax and VAT registration
Monthly close by Day 7
Cash runway forecast
Small Business Relief check
Fundraise and diligence support

Sound familiar?

Where we usually come in

"We just set up and don't know what to register for."

With us: We check Corporate Tax, VAT and other registrations.

"Receipts are piling up in a folder."

With us: We set up a simple routine so books stay current.

"We don't know how many months of cash we have."

With us: You get a runway forecast every month.

"Investors are asking for financials."

With us: We prepare clean accounts and a data room.

What's Included

Accounting built for startups & founders

Set-up

Cloud accounting, chart of accounts and bank feeds.

Registrations

Corporate Tax registration and VAT when you reach the threshold.

Monthly books

Transactions, reconciliations and reports by Day 7.

Runway

Cash forecast and burn rate every month.

Small Business Relief

Eligibility checked and elected where it helps.

Fundraise support

Clean accounts, model and diligence answers.

Our Process

How we work with you

1
Discover
A 30-minute call about your business and plans.
2
Set up
Software, registrations and routines in place.
3
Close
Books closed and runway updated monthly.
4
Grow
Reporting and support as you raise and scale.

Tax points

VAT and Corporate Tax for startups & founders

Topic	What applies
Corporate Tax registration	Required for every company, even with zero tax due
Small Business Relief	Can treat a business with revenue up to AED 3M as having no taxable income, for periods ending by 31 Dec 2029
VAT registration	Mandatory above AED 375,000 taxable supplies in 12 months; voluntary from AED 187,500
Free zone startups	0% applies only to qualifying income while QFZP conditions are met

General information as of November 2026. Your facts decide the answer, so take advice before relying on it.

Pricing

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)

Guides for UAE business owners

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FAQ

Startups & Founders accounting: common questions

When does a startup need to register for VAT?

When taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000 over 12 months, or are expected to within the next 30 days. You can register voluntarily from AED 187,500, which can help recover VAT on set-up costs.

Does a startup with no revenue need to file Corporate Tax?

Yes. Every company must register for Corporate Tax and file a return, even if it has no profit or revenue yet.

Can you help us get ready for investors?

Yes. We prepare clean IFRS accounts, the metrics and model investors expect, and support you through due diligence.

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