Short answer: for a small UAE business, monthly bookkeeping packages at Your Office Partners start at AED 600 per month (excluding VAT). The price rises with the number of transactions, VAT filing and payroll needs. Annual billing lowers the monthly rate.
Our monthly packages
| Package | Price / month (excl. VAT) | Annual billing | Best for | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | AED 600 | AED 540/month | Solo entrepreneurs, freelancers | Account manager, software setup, chart of accounts, monthly bookkeeping, monthly report |
| Gold | AED 900 | AED 810/month | Small businesses registered for VAT | Everything in Silver + VAT preparation & return + FTA documentation support |
| Platinum | AED 1,200 | AED 1,080/month | Medium businesses with staff | Everything in Silver + payroll support + WPS compliance |
What changes the price
- Number of transactions – invoices, bills and bank lines each month.
- VAT – businesses with taxable supplies above AED 375,000 a year must register and file VAT returns.
- Payroll and WPS – salaries, deductions and Wage Protection System files.
- Software – setup in Zoho Books or similar is included; migrating messy past records takes extra time.
- Catch-up work – months of missed bookkeeping cost more to fix than to keep up.
Why proper bookkeeping matters in the UAE
- Corporate tax: 9% on taxable profit above AED 375,000. Every business must register, keep records and file a return. Late registration can cost an AED 10,000 penalty.
- Free zone companies: many need audited accounts for licence renewal, and to keep the 0% qualifying free zone rate.
- VAT: FTA expects accurate records and timely returns.
In-house accountant vs outsourced bookkeeping
| In-house accountant | Outsourced (Your Office Partners) | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Salary, visa, insurance, equipment | From AED 600/month |
| Cover during leave | No | Yes – dedicated team |
| VAT & corporate tax knowledge | Depends on the hire | Dedicated VAT and corporate tax team |
FAQs
Is bookkeeping mandatory in the UAE? Yes. Companies must keep proper financial records for corporate tax and, where registered, VAT.
Can I switch from another accountant? Yes. We migrate your records and set up your software.
Do prices include VAT? No, prices exclude 5% VAT.
Try our accounting cost calculator, see our packages, or message us for a quote.
