Mainland & Free Zone Accounting
End-to-end accounting for mainland LLCs and Free Zone entities: DED, DMCC, IFZA, ADGM, DIFC, RAKEZ.
What we do
Whether you're a mainland LLC licensed by the DED or a Free Zone entity in DMCC, IFZA, RAKEZ, Dubai South, ADGM, or DIFC, the accounting rules aren't the same, and neither are the compliance deadlines. We handle the full cycle: monthly bookkeeping, IFRS-compliant financial statements, audit-ready accounts for licence renewal, Corporate Tax treatment (qualifying vs non-qualifying Free Zone income, mainland 9%), VAT filing with the FTA, Economic Substance Regulations, and UBO register maintenance. One team, both structures, no gaps.
What’s included
- →Monthly bookkeeping on Xero, QuickBooks, Zoho, or Tally
- →IFRS-compliant financial statement preparation
- →Audit-ready accounts for mainland DED or Free Zone licence renewal
- →Corporate Tax treatment for mainland (9%) and Free Zone qualifying income
- →VAT return preparation and FTA filing
- →Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) reporting
- →UBO register maintenance and updates
- →Coordination with approved auditors for sign-off
What happens next:
We review your trade licence, set up your accounting, and build a compliance calendar covering VAT, Corporate Tax, ESR, and your 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
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.
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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