Financial Clarity
For Every Stage
Of Growth.
Accounting, tax and compliance advisory built for UAE businesses that can't afford to get it wrong.
200+ Regulated UAE Tax, VAT & Accounting Services
Explore our complete statutory portfolio covering Corporate Tax (9%), VAT returns, IFRS bookkeeping, external audit liaison, and executive CFO advisory.
UAE Corporate Tax FTA Registration & TRN Issuance
Complete corporate tax profile creation on EmaraTax portal, documentation preparation, and issuance of official Corporate Tax Registration Number (TRN).
Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) 0% Tax Audit & Assessment
In-depth assessment of free zone entity transactions, de minimis thresholds, qualifying income versus excluded activities, and adequate substance verification.
Small Business Relief (SBR) Eligibility Assessment & Filing
Evaluation of revenue thresholds (≤ AED 3 Million) to claim 0% tax relief, artificial separation review, and election in the annual Corporate Tax Return.
Annual Corporate Tax Return Preparation & EmaraTax Filing
End-to-end preparation of corporate tax computations, accounting-to-tax reconciliations, tax loss adjustments, and submission within 9 months of fiscal year-end.
Transfer Pricing (TP) Local File & Master File Documentation
Benchmarking related-party transactions, intercompany pricing agreements, arm’s length justification, and preparation of OECD-compliant Local & Master Files.
Transfer Pricing Disclosure Form & Related Party Disclosure
Drafting and filing mandatory related party disclosure schedules alongside the annual corporate tax return on EmaraTax.
UAE Tax Group Formation & Single Tax Return Consolidations
Advising parent companies and 95%+ subsidiaries on forming a single UAE Tax Group for consolidated filing, offset of intercompany losses, and elimination of intra-group transactions.
Corporate Tax Impact Assessment & Financial Restructuring Advisory
Comprehensive financial modeling to evaluate corporate tax exposure, salary vs dividend distributions, asset transfers, and debt equity ratios.
Tax Loss Relief & Carry-Forward Scheduling
Computation of tax losses, 75% taxable income limitation offsets, and tracking 50%+ ownership continuity conditions across fiscal periods.
Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) Computation & Double Tax Treaty Relief
Maximizing foreign withholding tax credits against UAE corporate tax liabilities under UAE 140+ Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements.
Corporate Tax Deregistration & Business Liquidation Clearance
Preparing final period tax computations, settling outstanding tax positions, and obtaining FTA Corporate Tax Deregistration clearance upon company dissolution.
FTA Corporate Tax Audit Representation & Assessment Defense
Managing FTA information requests, audit notices, drafting technical position papers, and representing clients before FTA audit officers.
Corporate Tax Clarification Request (Private Ruling) to FTA
Drafting formal clarification petitions to the FTA on complex cross-border structures, hybrid instruments, or ambiguous business models.
Qualifying Holding Company (Participation Exemption) Review
Reviewing shareholding criteria (5%+ ownership, 12-month holding period, subject to tax test) for 0% tax exemption on dividends and capital gains.
Interest Capping Rule (30% EBITDA) Calculation & Carry-Forward Log
Calculating Net Interest Expenditure cap (greater of AED 12M or 30% adjusted EBITDA) and managing 10-year disallowed interest carry-forwards.
Qualifying Free Zone Designated Branch Apportionment
Apportioning revenue and direct/indirect expenses between Free Zone Head Office (0%) and UAE Mainland branch (9%).
Corporate Tax Retainer & Ongoing Quarter-End Advisory
Year-round corporate tax monitoring, quarterly tax provisioning, advisory on new commercial contracts, and pre-year-end optimization reviews.
Non-Resident Permanent Establishment (PE) Determination
Evaluating whether overseas corporate activities in the UAE constitute a Fixed Place of Business PE or Dependent Agent PE.
Unincorporated Partnership Tax Transparency Election
Filing transparent entity elections or taxable person applications for UAE joint ventures and unincorporated partnerships.
Real Estate Foreign Corporate Ownership Tax Advisory
Corporate tax compliance for foreign juridical persons earning rental income or capital appreciation from UAE immovable property.
Mandatory & Voluntary UAE VAT Registration (FTA TRN)
Registration for mandatory threshold (>AED 375k) or voluntary threshold (>AED 187.5k), documentary evidence compilation, and issuance of 15-digit VAT TRN.
Quarterly VAT 201 Return Preparation & EmaraTax Submission
Detailed reconciliation of standard rated supplies (5%), zero-rated supplies (0%), exempt supplies, import reverse charge mechanism, and input tax recovery calculations.
FTA Voluntary Disclosure (Form 211) & Error Correction
Correcting historical tax return omissions where tax difference exceeds AED 10,000 to mitigate heavy administrative penalties.
FTA VAT Refund Application & Audit Clearance
Claiming excess input VAT refunds back to the company corporate bank account through Form VAT311 with complete documentation validation.
Designated Free Zone VAT Supply & Customs Clearance Audit
Structuring goods transfers between Designated Zones (JAFZA, DAFZA, KIZAD, etc.) outside UAE VAT scope and auditing customs Bill of Entries.
UAE VAT Deregistration & Tax Clearance Certificate
Filing mandatory deregistration within 20 business days of business cessation or revenue drop below AED 187.5k to avoid AED 10,000 late penalties.
VAT Tax Group Registration & Consolidation Setup
Forming a single VAT Tax Group for related companies with common management to eliminate VAT invoicing on intercompany supplies.
VAT Bad Debt Relief Adjustment & Recovery
Reclaiming output VAT previously paid to FTA on unpaid customer invoices older than 6 months where formal debt recovery notices were issued.
Capital Assets Scheme (CAS) 10-Year VAT Adjustment Tracking
Monitoring and annual adjustment of input VAT recovered on high-value capital assets (>AED 5M for buildings over 10 yrs, >AED 50k for computers/equip over 5 yrs).
Partial Exemption Input Tax Apportionment Method Setup
Formulating input VAT recovery calculations for businesses with mixed taxable and exempt supplies (e.g. residential rentals, financial services).
Monthly SME Bookkeeping & Financial Reporting Retainer
Dedicated cloud bookkeeping, monthly bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable ledgers, and delivery of monthly P&L and Balance Sheet by the 5th.
Enterprise High-Volume Bookkeeping (Up to 1,000 Transactions)
High-volume bookkeeping for multi-branch retail, e-commerce, and logistics businesses with automated payment gateway batching and multi-bank reconciliations.
Historical Catch-Up Bookkeeping & Ledger Clean-Up (1–3 Years)
Reconstructing backlogged accounting records from bank statements, receipts, and invoices to achieve full audit and corporate tax readiness.
Cloud Accounting Setup & Migration (Xero / QuickBooks / Zoho)
Designing customized Chart of Accounts, setting up automated bank feeds, configuring UAE VAT codes, and training client finance teams.
Fixed Asset Register (FAR) Setup & Depreciation Schedule
Tagging, categorizing, and establishing statutory depreciation schedules (Straight-Line / Reducing Balance) for plant, machinery, vehicles, and fit-outs.
Inventory Valuation & Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Auditing
Implementing Weighted Average Cost (WAC) or FIFO valuation models, landed cost allocations (freight, customs, insurance), and stock write-down reviews.
13-Week Rolling Cash Flow Forecast & Liquidity Management
Building dynamic 13-week cash flow predictive models with collections timing, supplier payment terms, and working capital optimization.
Multi-Currency Foreign Exchange (FX) Gain/Loss Accounting
Revaluing foreign currency bank accounts (USD, EUR, GBP, SAR) and foreign payables/receivables with automated realized/unrealized FX computations.
IFRS 16 Lease Accounting & Right-of-Use (ROU) Asset Schedules
Capitalizing commercial property, warehouse, and fleet leases on the balance sheet with ROU asset amortizations and lease liability interest schedules.
Monthly Executive Management Information System (MIS) Pack
Customized visual dashboard presenting Gross Margin by product line, Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), EBITDA margins, and runway metrics.
Statutory External Audit Preparation & Lead Schedule Dossier
Constructing complete audit files, trial balances, lead schedules, and documentation packs for independent auditors to ensure fast, unqualified audit sign-off.
Year-End Physical Stock Count Supervision & Reconciliation
On-site physical inventory count attendance, tag verification, cut-off testing, and variance reconciliation between warehouse inventory and general ledger.
Financial Due Diligence (FDD) & Quality of Earnings (QoE) Report
Rigorous financial analysis for investors or buyers evaluating UAE business acquisitions, normalizing EBITDA, and uncovering hidden liabilities.
Internal Controls Review & Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Evaluating segregation of duties, expenditure authorization limits, payment approval matrices, and drafting comprehensive finance SOP manuals.
Forensic Accounting & Financial Discrepancy Investigation
Investigating suspected fund misappropriation, unauthorized vendor disbursements, inventory leakages, and preparing court-ready forensic reports.
Monthly WPS Payroll Processing & SIF File Generation
Calculating net monthly staff salaries, generating 100% compliant .SIF (Salary Information File) files for UAE exchange houses/banks, and avoiding MoHRE fines.
UAE Labor Law End of Service Gratuity (EOSG) Valuation
Accurately computing statutory End of Service severance payouts (21 days for first 5 yrs, 30 days thereafter) including leave encashment and notice adjustments.
Monthly Gratuity & Leave Salary Actuarial Provisioning
Calculating and posting monthly cumulative liabilities for employee gratuity accruals and untaken annual leave into the general ledger.
MoHRE Labor Compliance Audit & Fine Mitigation
Auditing staff employment contracts, occupational safety records, WPS salary transfer thresholds (90%+ compliance), and resolving MoHRE blockages.
Fractional CFO On-Demand Retainer (10–20 Hours/Month)
High-caliber senior CFO oversight for board meetings, banking negotiations, pricing models, budgeting, and commercial decision support at a fraction of full-time cost.
5-Year Dynamic Financial Model & Valuation (DCF & Multiples)
Institutional-grade financial model with integrated P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, dynamic scenario switchers, and Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) valuation.
UAE Corporate Bank Financing & Credit Facility Application Dossier
Preparing credit memos, historical financial ratio analysis, debt service coverage schedules, and representing clients before UAE bank credit committees.
Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) Notification & Report Filing
Determining Relevant Activity classification (Distribution, Headquarters, Holding, Shipping, etc.), Economic Substance Test auditing, and Ministry of Finance portal filing.
Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) Declaration & Register Maintenance
Compiling Register of Beneficial Owners (25%+ ownership/voting rights), Register of Partners, and Register of Nominee Directors for licensing authorities.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML/CFT) goAML Registration & Compliance Pack
Mandatory goAML registration for Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBP) — real estate brokers, gold dealers, auditors, corporate service providers.
UAE Corporate Tax (9%) & Small Business Relief Simulator
Estimate your exact UAE corporate tax liability under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022, test Free Zone 0% QFZP qualifications, and identify legal tax relief deductions.
Tax Assessment Output
✦ Computations based on Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022. Consult our licensed FTA tax agents for formal tax position opinions.
End of Service Gratuity (EOSG) & Settlement Calculator
Accurately calculate statutory employee severance, notice settlements, and leave encashments under UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021.
✦ UAE Gratuity is strictly calculated on Basic Salary as registered on the MoHRE / Free Zone labor contract.
Statutory EOSG Schedule
UAE Corporate Tax — Are You Compliant?
Under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022, Corporate Tax applies to taxable profits generated in financial years starting on or after June 1, 2023.
Mandatory TRN Registration
Every mainland and free zone taxable person must register with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and obtain a Corporate Tax TRN.
Threshold & Exemptions
UAE Corporate Tax is generally 9% for taxable net income exceeding AED 375,000, while income up to AED 375,000 is taxed at 0%.
Qualifying Income Rules
Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZP) can benefit from a 0% rate on qualifying income, subject to adequate substance and audit criteria.
5-Year Audit Mandate
Businesses must maintain audited financial statements and books of account for a minimum of 5 years following the relevant tax period.
Check Your Corporate Tax Readiness.
Evaluate your entity's current financial record status to identify compliance exposure and recommended legal steps.
Schedule a professional bookkeeping catch-up and FTA Corporate Tax registration audit.
Our Practice Services.
From monthly cloud bookkeeping and 9% Corporate Tax returns to WPS payroll processing and external audit readiness.
Bookkeeping & Accounting
Monthly Reconciliations, Ledger Maintenance & Financial Statements
Structured bookkeeping utilizing cloud accounting (Xero / QuickBooks / Zoho Books) aligned with IFRS standards for complete financial visibility.
Corporate Tax Advisory (9%)
FTA Registration, Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) Audit & Tax Filings
Guiding corporate entities through the UAE 9% Corporate Tax framework, taxable income calculations, Small Business Relief, and annual FTA return filings.
VAT Registration & Filings
Quarterly VAT Returns, Input Tax Recovery & Voluntary Disclosures
Managing mandatory (AED 375k) and voluntary (AED 187.5k) UAE VAT registration, input tax optimization, quarterly filings, and FTA audit defense.
Audit & Assurance Support
External Audit Readiness, Stock Count Verification & Financial Due Diligence
Preparing bulletproof audit files, trial balances, and supporting schedules for free zone authority and bank license renewal audits.
Payroll & WPS Processing
Wage Protection System (WPS) Compliance, SIF File Generation & End of Service
Automating monthly staff salary processing, MoHRE WPS SIF file generation, leave salary accruals, and End of Service Gratuity (EOSG) calculations.
Management Financial Reporting
C-Suite Dashboards, Cash Flow Forecasting & KPI Analysis
Executive monthly management packs highlighting gross margins, burn rates, working capital, and customized board-level KPI metrics.
Economic Substance (ESR) & UBO
Relevant Activity Assessment, ESR Notifications & Ultimate Beneficial Owner Filings
Ensuring strict compliance with UAE Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) and Ministry of Economy Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) register mandates.
Fractional CFO Advisory
Strategic Financial Planning, Capital Allocation & Banking Relationships
On-demand senior CFO leadership for budgeting, corporate debt restructuring, bank account opening support, and valuation reviews.
Estimate Your VAT Position.
Calculate your estimated monthly Output VAT (5%), Input VAT recovery, and net payable/refundable position.
How We Work.
A structured accounting and tax workflow built for complete financial control, accuracy, and compliance peace of mind.
REVIEW
Financial DiscoveryPrivileged audit reviewing past trial balances, chart of accounts, VAT history, and Corporate Tax status.
ORGANIZE
Ledger ReconciliationClean up backlogged accounts, scan missing invoices, and configure cloud software (Xero/QuickBooks).
COMPLY
FTA Registration & FilingsExecute Corporate Tax TRN registration, process quarterly VAT returns, and file WPS payroll SIF files.
OPTIMIZE
Management ReportingDeliver monthly C-suite financial decks, cash flow forecasts, and margin variance analytics.
SUPPORT
Ongoing PartnershipDedicated chartered accountant team managing monthly closing by the 5th of every month.
Industry Accounting Practice.
Select your business sector to explore common financial hurdles, reporting frameworks, and tailored LEDGERA engagement models.
E-Commerce & Digital Brands
Managing high-volume online transaction reconciliations, payment gateway fees (Stripe/Checkout), multi-currency conversions, and cross-border GCC VAT.
Proven Financial Outcomes.
Examining how LEDGERA eliminated compliance exposure and accelerated monthly closing for Orbit Tech FZ.
Orbit Tech FZ
"Disorganized 3-month backlogged bookkeeping, unfiled quarterly VAT returns, and risk of severe FTA penalties created investor audit failure exposure."
"LEDGERA took our books from total chaos to absolute clarity in under two months. We have never missed a VAT or Corporate Tax filing since partner onboarding."
Fatima Al Suwaidi, Founder of Orbit Tech FZWhy LEDGERA.
6 core practice pillars defining our commitment to financial precision, tax accuracy, and client partnership.
FTA-Aligned Expertise
Strict alignment with UAE Federal Tax Authority Corporate Tax (9%) and VAT Decree-Law requirements.
Registered Tax Agent Support
Certified tax consultants and chartered accountants leading your monthly ledger reviews.
Transparent Monthly Pricing
Fixed monthly accounting retainers with zero hidden fees or surprise billings.
Real-Time Financial Visibility
24/7 cloud accounting access (Xero/QuickBooks) with monthly management decks by the 5th.
Multi-Industry Experience
Deep financial practice across UAE retail, real estate, tech, construction, and free zone entities.
Long-Term Financial Partnership
Proactive fiscal guidance protecting your profit margins and compliance as your business scales.
Partners & Directors.
Led by veteran CPAs, chartered tax advisers, and former Big 4 audit directors with deep GCC practice experience.
Tariq Al-Mansoor, CPA
Managing Partner & Executive AdvisoryFormer senior auditor at a Big 4 accounting firm in Dubai, Tariq has advised over 300 UAE enterprises on financial restructuring, IFRS compliance, and audit readiness.
Sarah Jenkins, CTA
Head of Corporate Tax & VAT AdvisoryChartered Tax Adviser specializing in UAE 9% Corporate Tax structuring, Free Zone qualifying income audits, and complex cross-border VAT filings.
Faisal Al-Hashimi, FCA
Head of Audit & AssuranceFellow Chartered Accountant overseeing external audit readiness for DMCC, DAFZA, JAFZA, and mainland commercial entities across the 7 Emirates.
Nadia Al-Maktoum
Head of Client Accounts & Payroll (WPS)Leads a team of senior chartered accountants handling monthly bookkeeping, accounts reconciliation, WPS payroll processing, and management reporting packs.
Financial Insights Journal.
Thought leadership analyzing UAE Corporate Tax decrees, VAT return audits, bookkeeping standards, and WPS payroll compliance.
Corporate TaxUAE Corporate Tax: A Practical 9% Compliance Guide for SMEs
Essential steps for UAE mainland and free zone businesses to calculate taxable net income, apply Small Business Relief, and meet FTA return deadlines.
VAT Compliance5 Costly VAT Filing Mistakes UAE Businesses Should Avoid
Common pitfalls in input tax recovery, reverse charge mechanism calculations, and invoice formatting that trigger FTA tax audits.
BookkeepingBookkeeping Best Practices for Free Zone & Mainland Entities
Why maintain cloud ledgers (Xero/QuickBooks) is essential for bank account compliance and annual external audit certification.
Consultancy Offices.
Convenient consulting offices located in Business Bay Dubai, ADGM Square Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah.
DUBAI (HEADQUARTERS)
ABU DHABI
SHARJAH
Trusted by UAE Business Owners.
"LEDGERA took our books from chaos to clarity in under two months. We have never missed a filing since onboarding."
Fatima Al Suwaidi
Founder, Orbit Tech FZ
Let's Review Your Finances.
Speak with a senior partner or tax director about your bookkeeping, VAT, or Corporate Tax requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Clear answers regarding UAE Corporate Tax, VAT return filings, WPS payroll, and monthly bookkeeping retainers.
Stay Compliant. Stay in Control.
Speak with a UAE accounting and tax advisor about your business finances.