# Shaikh Associates Chartered Accountants > Ex-Big 4 chartered accounting firm in Dubai, UAE — founded 2021 by former EY professionals. 500+ businesses served. 30-day free bookkeeping trial with no credit card required. Shaikh Associates provides partner-led bookkeeping, UAE Corporate Tax, VAT compliance, audit support, company formation, and Virtual CFO advisory for mainland and free zone businesses across the UAE. ## Core services - [Bookkeeping & Accounting](https://www.shaikhca.com/bookkeeping/): IFRS-compliant books, multi-currency, cloud accounting on Zoho, QuickBooks, Xero, Tally, or SAP - [UAE Corporate Tax](https://www.shaikhca.com/corporate-tax/): FTA registration, annual filing, transfer pricing, and QFZP analysis - [VAT Compliance](https://www.shaikhca.com/vat-services/): TRN registration, quarterly filing, refunds, and FTA audit representation - [Audit & Assurance](https://www.shaikhca.com/audit-services/): Statutory and internal audit support for DMCC, DIFC, ADGM, IFZA, and mainland entities - [UAE Company Setup](https://www.shaikhca.com/company-setup/): Mainland DED, free zone, and offshore formation from licence to banking - [Virtual CFO & Advisory](https://www.shaikhca.com/virtual-cfo/): Board reporting, fundraise prep, M&A, and strategic finance - [Payroll & WPS](https://www.shaikhca.com/payroll-services/): WPS-compliant payroll, EOS, and MOHRE contracts ## Key pages - [Homepage](https://www.shaikhca.com/): Overview, 30-day free trial, pricing tiers, and client testimonials - [All services](https://www.shaikhca.com/services/): Full finance department overview - [Pricing](https://www.shaikhca.com/pricing/): Fixed monthly fees from AED 999/month - [About](https://www.shaikhca.com/about/): Firm story, leadership, and Big 4 credentials - [FAQ](https://www.shaikhca.com/faq/): Twelve common questions about trial, pricing, and UAE compliance - [Contact](https://www.shaikhca.com/contact/): Speak with a partner or request a callback - [30-day free trial signup](https://www.shaikhca.com/#trial): Start bookkeeping trial with no credit card - [Bookkeeping cost calculator](https://www.shaikhca.com/bookkeeping-cost-calculator/): Free UAE bookkeeping fee estimator ## Expert guides - [WPS Payroll Compliance UAE](https://www.shaikhca.com/blog/wps-payroll-compliance-uae-guide/): Complete employer guide to UAE Wage Protection System - [Small Business Relief UAE Corporate Tax](https://www.shaikhca.com/blog/small-business-relief-uae-corporate-tax/): SME relief for revenue under AED 3M - [VAT Registration UAE Step-by-Step](https://www.shaikhca.com/blog/vat-registration-uae-step-by-step/): FTA thresholds, documents, and TRN timeline - [Bookkeeping Cost in Dubai 2025](https://www.shaikhca.com/blog/bookkeeping-cost-dubai-2025/): Realistic fee ranges and what to expect - [QFZP Free Zone Corporate Tax Explained](https://www.shaikhca.com/blog/qfzp-free-zone-corporate-tax-explained/): 0% tax for qualifying free zone persons - [UAE Corporate Tax 2025 Guide](https://www.shaikhca.com/blog/uae-corporate-tax-guide-2025/): Registration, filing, and penalty avoidance - [Blog hub](https://www.shaikhca.com/blog/): All expert guides and UAE accounting articles ## Optional - [Chartered Accountants Dubai](https://www.shaikhca.com/chartered-accountants-dubai/): Local Dubai accounting services - [Chartered Accountants Abu Dhabi](https://www.shaikhca.com/chartered-accountants-abu-dhabi/): Abu Dhabi location page - [Chartered Accountants Sharjah](https://www.shaikhca.com/chartered-accountants-sharjah/): Sharjah location page - [DMCC accounting services](https://www.shaikhca.com/dmcc-accounting-services/): DMCC free zone specialists - [DIFC accounting services](https://www.shaikhca.com/difc-accounting-services/): DIFC regulatory accounting - [IFZA accounting services](https://www.shaikhca.com/ifza-accounting-services/): IFZA free zone compliance - [ADGM accounting services](https://www.shaikhca.com/adgm-accounting-services/): ADGM entity accounting - [Meydan accounting services](https://www.shaikhca.com/meydan-accounting-services/): Meydan Free Zone support - [JAFZA accounting services](https://www.shaikhca.com/jafza-accounting-services/): JAFZA audit and bookkeeping - [RAKEZ accounting services](https://www.shaikhca.com/rakez-accounting-services/): RAKEZ free zone accounting - [All UAE locations](https://www.shaikhca.com/locations/): Directory of emirate and free zone pages - [WhatsApp a partner](https://wa.me/971503932745): Direct message +971 50 393 2745