Accounting & Tax Services for Startups & Global Entrepreneurs in Dubai (UAE)

Our startup and entrepreneur services are designed for founders at the beginning of their journey:

• Solo Founders & Solopreneurs: Individuals using a free zone company to obtain a UAE residence visa and operate their personal service or consulting business.
• Bootstrapped Startups: Small teams that are self-funding their early product development and need lean, cost-effective financial management.
• Pre-Seed Startups: Companies that have raised a small friends-and-family round or are preparing to pitch angel investors and need clean, simple financials.
• Global Entrepreneurs: Founders from around the world who choose Dubai as their personal and business base of operations for its lifestyle and tax benefits.

Even for a one-person company, professional financial oversight is critical from day one. It becomes essential when:

• You Form Your Company: You are legally required to maintain proper books of accounts from the moment your trade license is issued.
• You Open a Corporate Bank Account: You must have a system to track all business income and expenses separately from your personal finances.
• You Cross the VAT Threshold: As soon as your revenue exceeds AED 375,000, you must register for VAT and begin filing quarterly returns.
• You Prepare for Corporate Tax: All businesses must register for Corporate Tax. Accurate accounting is necessary to determine your taxable income and whether you qualify for the 0% free zone regime.
• You Want to Raise Funding: Even angel investors will want to see basic financial statements to understand your business model and early traction.

For startups, accounting services must be affordable yet robust. Our packages are designed to provide maximum value for early-stage companies.

• Basic Compliance Package (low volume): AED 2,000 - AED 3,500 per month. This covers essential bookkeeping, VAT registration and filing, and preparation for your annual Corporate Tax return.
• Investor-Ready Package: AED 3,500 - AED 7,000 per month. This adds monthly management reports, cash flow forecasting, and preparation of a basic financial model for fundraising.

Even small startups in Dubai face significant compliance risks if they neglect their finances:

• FTA Penalties: The Federal Tax Authority issues fines for late VAT or Corporate Tax registration and filing, which can be a painful hit to a startup's limited cash reserves.
• Audit Requirements: Many free zones require companies to submit audited financial statements for license renewal. Failure to produce auditable books can jeopardize your company's legal status.
• Commingling of Funds: Mixing personal and business expenses is a common mistake that creates major compliance issues and makes it impossible to track business performance.
• Inability to Raise Funds: Approaching investors with messy or non-existent financials is a clear sign of an inexperienced founder and is a fast track to rejection.

As a startup founder, your focus must be 100% on building your product, talking to customers, and driving growth. Time spent on administrative tasks like bookkeeping is time taken away from what truly matters. DIY accounting inevitably leads to mistakes, stress, and missed opportunities.

Outsourcing your accounting to YourLegal is a strategic decision to buy back your time and gain peace of mind. We provide a professional, affordable finance function for your startup. We handle all the complexities of UAE tax law, ensuring you are fully compliant with the FTA. Our monthly reports give you a clear view of your cash burn and runway, enabling you to make smart decisions. By laying a solid financial foundation, we help you prepare for future growth and become a more attractive prospect for investors.