Frequently asked questions
What you need to know about getting quotes from licensed accounting, tax and audit firms through UAE Accountant.
About the service
What is UAE Accountant?
A free online service. You send one request, and with your consent we pass it to up to three licensed accounting, tax or audit firms that can help. We are not a firm ourselves.
Does it cost anything?
No. Sending a request is free and there is no obligation to accept any quote.
Do you give tax advice?
No. Our pages are general information. For advice on your own situation, speak to the licensed firm you choose or to the FTA.
Which services can I ask for?
Corporate tax registration and filing, VAT registration and returns, e-invoicing, bookkeeping, payroll and WPS, audit, accounting software, CFO services, company liquidation and AML compliance. See all services.
Requests and quotes
Who will contact me after I send a request?
Up to three licensed firms that offer the services you chose in your emirate or free zone, or that work remotely.
What should I have ready?
Your trade licence, your TRN or corporate tax registration if you have them, your year-end, and how your books are kept today. Rough figures are fine for the request itself.
Do I have to accept a quote?
No. Compare the quotes, ask questions and choose one, or decline them all. Any agreement is made directly between you and the firm.
Why do you ask for my revenue band?
Several rules depend on revenue: VAT registration from AED 375,000, Small Business Relief up to AED 3 million, and e-invoicing and audited accounts from AED 50 million. It helps firms quote for the right work.
Can I ask for help with a deadline that is very close?
Yes. Choose "A deadline is coming up soon" in the form. We cannot promise a firm can finish before a deadline, so send your request as early as you can.
Firms and licences
Are the firms licensed?
We ask each firm for its trade licence and, where relevant, its FTA tax agent registration or its auditor licence from the Ministry of Economy and Tourism. Check these numbers yourself as well before you sign.
What is a tax agent?
A person registered with the FTA who can act for you before it, for example for registrations and returns. Appointing a tax agent does not remove your own responsibility for your tax.
Who can sign an audit report?
Only an auditor licensed by the Ministry of Economy and Tourism. Some free zones, such as DMCC, also require the auditor to be on their approved list. See audit.
I run a firm. Can I join?
Yes, licensed firms can apply as a partner. We review each application and call you.
Your data
Who sees my details?
With your consent, up to three firms relevant to your request, and the technical providers that run the site for us. We do not sell your data.
Can I withdraw my consent?
Yes, at any time. Email us and we stop using your data for the request and tell the firms that received it. This does not affect what was done before you withdrew. See our privacy policy.
Can I ask you to delete my data?
Yes. You can ask to see, correct or delete your data. Some records may be kept where the law requires it. Details are in the privacy policy.
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Ready to get your quotes?
Send one short request and up to three licensed firms will contact you.