Running a small business in Dubai means juggling VAT, corporate tax, bookkeeping, and a dozen other compliance tasks — on top of actually growing your company. We take the financial burden off your plate so you can focus on what matters.
Dubai is one of the most business-friendly cities in the world — but it's also one where compliance is non-negotiable. Since the introduction of VAT in 2018 and Corporate Tax in 2023, every business in the UAE — no matter how small — must maintain proper financial records, file tax returns, and retain books for a minimum of seven years.
For a single-owner consultancy in IFZA or a two-person e-commerce operation in DMCC, the compliance obligations are the same as a 50-employee mainland company: quarterly VAT returns, annual corporate tax filings, IFRS-compliant financial statements, and in most free zones, audited financials submitted to your licensing authority every year.
The reality is that most small business owners in Dubai don't have the time, expertise, or budget to handle all of this themselves. Hiring an in-house accountant costs AED 8,000–15,000/month once you factor in salary, visa, health insurance, and end-of-service gratuity. For a startup doing 30–50 transactions a month, that's an enormous overhead.
Outsourcing to Fastlane costs AED 499/month — and you get a full team of qualified chartered accountants, not just one person. Your books are always up to date, your tax returns are filed on time, and your financial statements are audit-ready whenever your free zone authority or the FTA asks for them.
These are the problems we solve for hundreds of small businesses every month.
Without monthly reconciliations and P&L statements, you don't know if you're actually profitable or just busy. We give you real-time financial visibility through your cloud dashboard.
Late VAT returns cost AED 1,000 per return. Late corporate tax filing costs AED 500–1,000+. We track every deadline and file on time, every time — so you never pay an avoidable penalty.
When your free zone asks for audited financials and your books are a mess of receipts and bank statements, it costs thousands extra to clean up. We keep your books audit-ready year-round.
One firm for bookkeeping, another for VAT, a third for corporate tax, and a fourth for payroll. We handle everything under one roof — one point of contact, one monthly fee.
Every hour you spend sorting invoices and chasing bank statements is an hour not spent selling, hiring, or building your product. Let us handle the financial admin.
Should you hire? Can you afford new inventory? What's your actual margin? Without monthly management reports, you're guessing. We provide the data so you can decide with confidence.
Everything your small business needs to stay compliant, organised, and financially healthy — included in one monthly fee.
Transaction recording, journal entries, chart of accounts setup, and bank reconciliation. Every entry is IFRS-compliant and reviewed by a qualified accountant.
Monthly or quarterly income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement — prepared under IFRS and ready for your auditor or free zone authority.
VAT registration, quarterly return preparation, input/output tracking, and FTA portal submission. Included in all plans.
CT registration, annual return filing, Small Business Relief election, and tax computation. We assess your SBR eligibility and file accordingly.
We set up Zoho Books, QuickBooks, or Xero — with invoice templates, bank feeds, chart of accounts, and automated workflows. Access your books from your phone.
EmaraTax portal management, deadline tracking, free zone annual reporting, and audit coordination. We manage every regulatory touchpoint so nothing slips through.
No hidden fees. No long-term contracts. Cancel anytime. Both plans include VAT and corporate tax compliance.
| Expense | In-House Accountant | Fastlane (AED 499) |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | AED 8,000 – 15,000 | AED 499 |
| Visa + Emirates ID | AED 5,000 – 8,000/yr | — |
| Health Insurance | AED 3,000 – 6,000/yr | — |
| End-of-Service Gratuity | AED 2,000 – 4,000/yr | — |
| Accounting Software | AED 1,000 – 3,000/yr | Included |
| VAT Filing Capability | Often not qualified | Included |
| Corporate Tax Filing | Extra consultant needed | Included |
| Team Depth / Backup | Single point of failure | Full team |
| Annual Total | AED 107,000 – 197,000 | AED 5,988 |
That's savings of AED 100,000+/year that goes straight back into your business.
Whether you're a solo consultant or a growing team of 20, our packages scale to fit your business.
Tell us about your business, transaction volume, and compliance needs. We recommend the right package — no pressure, no obligation.
We set up your cloud accounting software, configure your chart of accounts, connect bank feeds, and import any existing data.
Your dedicated accountant records transactions, reconciles accounts, and delivers monthly financial statements to your dashboard.
We file your VAT returns quarterly, corporate tax return annually, and coordinate with your auditor when needed. All deadlines tracked.
Under UAE Corporate Tax Law, businesses with annual revenue of AED 3 million or less can elect Small Business Relief (SBR). If eligible, your taxable income is treated as zero — meaning no corporate tax is payable for that period.
However, SBR doesn't exempt you from filing. You must still submit a corporate tax return to the FTA and maintain proper financial records. And SBR has conditions: it's not available for members of multinational enterprise groups, and you must meet the revenue threshold in the relevant tax period and all previous periods since the start of the CT regime.
Fastlane assesses your SBR eligibility as part of our standard accounting packages. If you qualify, we file your CT return with the SBR election. If you don't, we prepare your tax computation and file accordingly. Either way, you're covered — and you never need to worry about whether you've filed correctly.
Need to understand your corporate tax position? Read our complete guide to UAE corporate tax filing or ask us directly on WhatsApp.
AED 499/month — not AED 2,000+. We built our packages specifically for startups and SMEs that need full compliance without enterprise-level pricing. No long-term contracts, cancel anytime.
Bookkeeping, VAT, corporate tax, payroll, audit support, AML compliance, and company incorporation — all under one roof. One point of contact, one monthly fee.
Your books are handled by CA-qualified chartered accountants with UAE regulatory experience — not junior operators. Every entry is reviewed and every financial statement is quality-checked.
We use Zoho Books, QuickBooks, and Xero. Check your P&L from your phone at midnight. See your cash position before a meeting. Real-time financial data, not monthly PDF reports by email.
IFZA, DMCC, JAFZA, DAFZA, DIFC, Meydan, RAKEZ, DSO, DWC, SAIF, SRTIP, and mainland DED — we know the compliance calendar and audit requirements for every jurisdiction.
Switching from another provider or cleaning up months of backlog? We handle the transition for free — import your data, reconcile opening balances, and file any overdue returns.
This page has been reviewed by Nithin, a qualified chartered accountant and FTA-registered tax agent with 15+ years of experience in UAE accounting, audit, and tax compliance. Nithin previously worked at Deloitte and has managed accounting engagements for 5,000+ UAE businesses including startups, SMEs, and growing enterprises across all major free zones and mainland.
Credentials: FTA Tax Agent (TRN: 104218042400003) • MoE Registered Auditor • Meydan Approved Auditor