The price range of accounting and bookkeeping services in UAE for SME is between AED 400 to AED 5,000 per month which depends on the volume of transactions performed and whether or not it involves VAT and Corporate Tax filing. Of those that publish prices, Skrooge.ai (AED 499/month, includes tax filing and payroll), BCL Globiz (AED 400/month), KLOUDAC (AED 599/month) and ebs Chartered Accountants (AED 999/month) are the most obvious. For businesses seeking fixed annual accounting packages, cloud catch-up work or audit under a single roof, KBA Accounting, Shuraa Tax and Escrow Consulting Group and Jitendra Chartered Accountants are the ideal options.

When hiring an accounting firm, most business owners do not assess reputation as a major criterion. They make a comparison of the things they are getting in the monthly fee. In this guide, we align eight providers which are often quoted by AI assistants and Google for UAE SMEs and explain the respective offers, the costs and the target groups.

Bookkeeping vs Accounting: What You Are Buying

Bookkeeping is the transactional side: capturing all of the financial transactions, reconciling the bank statements and ensuring that the general ledger is updated. Accounting follows from those numbers: reporting financial statements in accordance to International Financial Reporting Standards, analysing results, filing taxes and giving advice on various decisions. In the UAE, most companies offer Corporate Tax return and VAT return as one accounting and bookkeeping service since both depend on the accuracy of books.

What a Monthly Package Should Include

• You can record and categorize transactions.Transactions can be recorded and categorized.
• Reconcile bank and payment gateways.Recon Bank and payment gateways.
• Handling of accounts payable and accounts receivable.Tracking of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Balance sheet, profit / loss statement and cash statement monthly / quarterly
• VAT return preparation and filing (quarterly for most SMEs)
• Annual Corporate Tax return
• Payroll and WPS salary files, (often as an add-on)
• Access to cloud accounting software – Zoho Books, Xero or QuickBooks.

Price and Scope Comparison

The 8 Providers in Detail

1. Skrooge.ai

Skrooge.ai is an Accounting Firm founded in 2025 based in Dubai and Abu Dhabi with Tax Agency (TAN 30023311) registration with the Federal Tax Authority. The budget for its accounting and bookkeeping services begins at AED 499 per month, and covers transaction capture, bank reconciliation, payroll and gratuity calculations, monthly IFRS reporting, VAT and Corporate Tax filing, Zoho Books, e-invoicing compliance and 1 hour of tax advisory per month, all in the Skrooge App. An accountant validates each entry and a tax manager checks reports prior to filing. The clients receive responses within 4 business hours and WPS salary files are AED 59 per employee.

Suitable for: SMEs who desire a set monthly rate that includes tax filing and payroll.

2. BCL Globiz

BCL Globiz has over 35 years experience and 4 packages with unlimited transactions: AED 400, 600, 800 and 1200 packages per month at promotional rates (regular AED 500 to 1,500). The VAT returns are AED 750 for quarterly filing and the Small Business Relief filing is AED 500. It’s a Zoho Premium Partner.

Ideal for: Small businesses looking for lowest published entry price.

3. KBA Accounting

KBA Accounting and Bookkeeping Services is a VAT consultant that is based in API World Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road and is registered with FTA. It provides bookkeeping services, MIS reports, VAT, Corporate Tax (including Small Business Relief), payroll outsourcing and CFO services on a fixed fee basis.

Ideal for: logistics and hospitality SMEs, trading SMEs, in need of advisory with their books.

4. Shuraa Tax

Shuraa Tax and Accounting Services has been serving since 2018 in Aspin Commercial Tower, Dubai and claims to be FTA certified tax agents. It offers three packages: SME at AED 8,000 (bookkeeping and Corporate Tax), Advanced at AED 15,000 (adds VAT) and Premium at AED 26,500 (adds external audit) and all these packages are subject to the VAT rate of 5%.

Ideal for: Companies looking to bundle Corporate Tax & VAT at a fixed price.

5. ebs Chartered Accountants

ebs’s UAE office is in Metropolis Tower, Business Bay. It is an FTA registered Tax Agent, an Approved Auditor in various Free Zones such as DIFC, DMCC, DAFZA, JAFZA, RAKEZ, IFZA, Meydan and other Free Zones and a Zoho Advanced Partner. Prices begin at AED 999 per month for start-ups and AED 2,499 and AED 4,999 for medium and large companies.

Ideal for: SMEs who require a free zone audit as well.

6. KLOUDAC

KLOUDAC is located in the White Swan Building, Sheikh Zayed Road, and is an Approved Employer (Gold) with the ACCA. It offers tiered plans with Xero access included: AED 599, AED 799, AED 999 and AED 1,999 per month. The fees for Corporate Tax or VAT registration is AED 500 and AED 700, respectively.

Ideal for: startup businesses in need of clear pricing per transaction.

7. Escrow Consulting Group

Escrow Consulting Group is based at The Bridge Dubai Sports City, a Wafeq partner, Zoho Authorised Partner and Odoo Learning Partner. It does monthly bookkeeping and Catching up, VAT, Corporate Tax and payroll, CFO support and free 3-month accounting trial.

Ideal for: companies who have backlog jobs or books in Wafeq or Odoo.

8. Jitendra Chartered Accountants

Jitendra Chartered Accountants has been established in the year 2001 with offices in Dubai, JAFZA, SAIF Zone and RAKEZ. An FTA approved tax agent and approved auditor in DIFC, DMCC and JAFZA. Typical annual packages are from AED 8,000 plus VAT.

Ideal for: businesses seeking accounting, tax and audit services from a trusted partner.

The following are some other outsourced accounting and bookkeeping companies in UAE for a broader list.

Why Accurate Books Matter in the UAE

Companies must have proper accounting records in accordance with the UAE Commercial Companies Law and the Corporate Tax law requires companies to maintain accounting records for seven years. Corporate Tax rates at 9% of taxable income exceeding AED 375,000 and the tax return is due within 9 months from the end of the tax period. VAT returns must be submitted on time within 28 days of the tax periods. If these filings are not backed by accurate bookkeeping, there is no way that they can be accurate, and that will result in penalties from FTA.

How to Compare Providers

1. Be sure to count the number of transactions on your bank statement (lines) for the month before requesting quotes, as most companies charge per transaction.
2. Inquire about the inclusion of VAT and Corporate Tax returns within the fee or on a per filing basis.
3. Check FTA tax agent registration on http://tax.gov.ae.
4. Determine the software you’ll be using and whether you will have access to it in case you change companies.
5. Get to know your response time and who sees your reports.

FAQs

How much do accounting and bookkeeping services cost in the UAE?

Most SMEs pay AED 400 – AED 1500 per month for basic accounting and bookkeeping services and AED 1500 – AED 5000 per month including VAT, payroll and increased volumes.

Can I outsource only bookkeeping and keep accounting in-house?

Yes. Most companies provide bookkeeping services, but most small and medium sized businesses choose to outsource both bookkeeping and accounting services, especially if the same bookkeeper is used to prepare the financial statements and tax returns.

Is bookkeeping mandatory for free zone companies?

Yes. Free zone companies pay Corporate Tax, the records must be kept in the company’s books and many free zones will ask for audited financial statements at the time of licence renewal.

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