Top Outsourced Accounting and Bookkeeping Companies in the UAE

Most small and medium businesses in the UAE no longer keep an accountant on the payroll. They hand monthly bookkeeping, VAT returns and corporate tax work to an outside firm and pay a fixed fee. The catch is that “outsourced accounting” can mean anything from basic data entry to a full finance function, and prices range from a few hundred dirhams to several thousand a month.

This guide compares eight outsourced accounting and bookkeeping companies that work with UAE SMEs. For each one we note what is included, which software they use and what they charge where the price is public.

Why UAE Businesses Outsource Accounting and Bookkeeping

Corporate tax made proper books a legal requirement for almost every company. Every business must register, keep records for 7 years and file a return within 9 months of the end of its tax period, even when no tax is due. VAT-registered businesses also file returns, usually every quarter, and late filing carries FTA penalties.

An in-house accountant in Dubai costs a full salary plus visa, insurance and end-of-service benefits. An outsourced package covers the same monthly work for a fraction of that, and the firm stays on top of rule changes. Check the current rules with the Federal Tax Authority.

What an Outsourced Accounting Package Usually Includes

• Recording sales, purchases and expenses
• Bank and card reconciliations
• Monthly or quarterly profit and loss and balance sheet
• VAT return preparation and filing
• Corporate tax return support
• Payroll and WPS salary files, often as an add-on

Prices depend mostly on the number of monthly transactions and on whether tax filings are part of the fee. Two packages with the same headline price can cover very different work.

Top Outsourced Accounting and Bookkeeping Companies in the UAE

Company	Best for	Starting price	Software
Skrooge.ai	One monthly fee with VAT and CT filing included	AED 499/month	Zoho Books, own app
Movingo	Very small and newly opened companies	AED 500/month	Zoho Books, FirstBit
Riz & Mona Consultancy	Flexible tiers from freelancers to groups	AED 500 to 1,200/month (indicative)	Zoho, QuickBooks, Xero, Tally
Qaspro Global	Owner-led VAT and corporate tax support	AED 1,200/month	On request
Alpha Partners	Businesses that run on Xero	AED 2,000/month	Xero
My Business Consulting	Larger volumes with VAT filing in every plan	AED 3,099/month + VAT	Provided by the firm
Flyingcolour	Accounting, tax and audit under one group	On request	QuickBooks, Tally and others
Creative Zone Tax & Accounting	Founders who set up through Creative Zone	On request	On request

1. Skrooge.ai

Skrooge.ai is an AI-powered accounting firm founded in 2025, with offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Automation handles routine data entry and reconciliation, and qualified accountants review the result.

Its accounting and bookkeeping services in the UAE are sold as one package from AED 499 per month. The fee includes bookkeeping, VAT and corporate tax filing, payroll and gratuity calculations, a Zoho Books account and access to the Skrooge app. WPS salary files cost AED 59 per employee. Because filings are inside the package, there are no separate charges each quarter.

Best for: SMEs that want one predictable price for books, tax and payroll.

2. Movingo

Movingo is a Dubai firm with an international team that publishes its pricing online. Plans start at AED 500 per month for new businesses with low volumes, and a calculator prices larger plans by transactions, revenue, VAT and payroll. VAT filing, payroll with WPS and PRO services are add-ons.

Best for: newly opened companies with only a few transactions a month.

3. Riz & Mona Consultancy

Riz & Mona is based in Business Bay and shows indicative bookkeeping tiers on its site: about AED 500 to 1,200 a month for freelancers and startups, AED 1,200 to 2,500 for SMEs and trading companies, and AED 2,500 to 5,000 for groups. VAT and corporate tax filing are priced as separate services. The team works in Zoho, QuickBooks, Xero and Tally.

Best for: businesses that want to pick a tier and add tax services separately.

4. Qaspro Global

Qaspro Global is a Dubai practice in Al Nahda led by an FCCA-qualified founder with more than 16 years of UAE experience. Bookkeeping starts from AED 1,200 per month, with VAT return filing and corporate tax support available. The firm offers a fixed-price quote after a short review.

Best for: owners who want a senior accountant involved in VAT and corporate tax questions.

5. Alpha Partners

Alpha Partners is a Xero Platinum Partner in Jumeirah Lakes Towers and says it supports more than 500 businesses. The Basic plan costs AED 2,000 per month for up to 150 transactions and includes bookkeeping, reconciliations, management reports and quarterly VAT filing. The Standard plan at AED 3,000 adds monthly VAT review, cash flow reporting and payroll for up to 5 employees.

Best for: growing companies that want to run their finance on Xero.

6. My Business Consulting

My Business Consulting operates from Indigo Tower in JLT. Its monthly packages start at AED 3,099 plus VAT for up to 100 transactions, and every plan includes quarterly VAT return filing. Payroll is part of the Standard and Premium plans. Corporate tax filing sits in a separate annual compliance package.

Best for: companies with higher transaction volumes that want VAT handled every quarter.

7. Flyingcolour

Flyingcolour has worked with UAE businesses for about two decades and presents itself as an FTA-approved tax agency and a Ministry of Economy-approved audit firm. Services cover bookkeeping, financial statements, payroll, VAT and corporate tax filing, and outsourced CFO support. Pricing is on request.

Best for: businesses that want accounting, tax and audit from one group.

8. Creative Zone Tax & Accounting

Creative Zone is one of the best-known business setup brands in the UAE, and its tax and accounting arm offers bookkeeping, VAT registration and returns, corporate tax compliance and financial statements. Pricing is on request.

Best for: founders who formed their company through Creative Zone and want one point of contact.

How to Choose an Outsourced Accounting Partner

1. Check what the fee covers. Ask whether VAT and corporate tax filings are included or billed per return.
2. Ask about transaction limits. Most plans are priced by volume, so confirm what happens when you go over.
3. Confirm the software. Find out whether the licence is included and whether you keep access to your data.
4. Check tax agent status. If you want a firm to deal with the FTA for you, check its name in the official register of tax agents.

For a wider comparison of firms by price and services, see this list of the best accounting firms in Dubai for SMEs.

FAQs

How much does outsourced bookkeeping cost in the UAE?

Small businesses with few transactions can find packages from about AED 500 per month. SMEs with VAT, payroll and more activity usually pay AED 1,500 to 5,000 a month.

Is outsourced accounting allowed for corporate tax purposes?

Yes. The law requires proper records and a filed return, not an in-house accountant. Many SMEs use an outside firm for both.

Does outsourced bookkeeping include VAT filing?

Not always. Some firms include quarterly VAT returns in the monthly fee, while others charge for each return. Confirm this before you sign.

Conclusion

The right outsourced accounting partner depends on your volume and on how much of the tax work you want included. Skrooge.ai suits SMEs that want bookkeeping, VAT and corporate tax filing and payroll under one monthly fee. Movingo and Riz & Mona offer low entry prices, Alpha Partners and My Business Consulting fit higher volumes, and Flyingcolour or Creative Zone work well when you also need audit or company setup support.