Free Zone Accounting

DMCC, IFZA, Dubai South, ADGM.

Free Zone Accounting— what we do

Free Zone companies have specific accounting and compliance requirements. We provide full bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, and audit-ready accounts for businesses in DMCC, IFZA, Dubai South, ADGM, and other Free Zones. We ensure your books meet the zone authority's standards and the FTA's requirements.

What’s included

  • Monthly bookkeeping on Xero or QuickBooks
  • Financial statement preparation (IFRS-compliant)
  • Audit-ready accounts for zone authority renewal
  • Corporate Tax compliance (qualifying vs non-qualifying income)
  • VAT return preparation and filing
  • Economic substance regulations support
  • UBO register maintenance

Who is this for?

  • DMCC, IFZA, RAKEZ, Dubai South, or ADGM companies
  • Free Zone businesses approaching their first audit
  • Companies needing IFRS-compliant financial statements
  • Businesses unsure about qualifying income rules

What happens next:

We will review your Free Zone licence, set up your accounting, and ensure you are ready for your next audit cycle.

Indicative Pricing

From AED 3,000/year

Available add-ons

Audit coordination

From AED 2,000

Economic substance support

From AED 3,000

Final fee confirmed after free consultation

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Not sure if this is right for you?

All new clients get a free 30-minute consultation before any commitment. We’ll assess your situation and recommend exactly what you need.

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Frequently asked questions

We work with businesses across all major Free Zones including DMCC, IFZA, RAKEZ, Dubai South, ADGM, DIFC, and JAFZA. Each zone has slightly different requirements, and we tailor our approach accordingly.

Most Free Zones require audited financial statements for licence renewal. Even where not mandatory, having IFRS-compliant financials is best practice for banking, investment, and Corporate Tax compliance. We prepare audit-ready accounts and coordinate with approved auditors.

Qualifying income generally includes income from transactions with other Free Zone persons and certain types of income from mainland transactions that meet specific conditions. Non-qualifying income is taxed at 9%. We analyse your revenue streams to maximise your qualifying income exemption.

UAE businesses carrying out certain 'relevant activities' must demonstrate adequate economic substance in the UAE — meaning employees, premises, and decision-making. We help you understand the requirements and maintain compliance documentation.

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