BCL Globiz · Dubai
Accounting services in Dubai for growing businesses
Bookkeeping, VAT, Corporate Tax, payroll and management accounts for mainland, JAFZA, DMCC and DIFC businesses.
- 1,000+ businesses served
- 35+ years of experience
- 300+ experts globally
Awards
1000+
1000+ Active Clients
30+
Industries Served
94%
Client Renewal Rate
35+
Years of Experience
300+
Experts Globally
Right Away
Why Dubai Businesses Choose BCL
Dedicated account manager
One point of contact for your accounting, not a rotating support queue.
Dubai zone expertise
Mainland, JAFZA, DMCC and DIFC experience under one roof.
Monthly fixed pricing
Clear pricing agreed upfront, with no unexpected charges.
Tax-ready books
Records maintained to VAT and Corporate Tax compliance standard.
Dubai sits at the centre of the region’s trade, logistics and financial networks, with Jebel Ali Port ranking among the world’s largest container ports and Dubai International among the busiest airports for cargo. That breadth shapes the accounting picture: commodity trading houses in DMCC, logistics and industrial businesses in JAFZA, regulated financial and professional firms in DIFC, and a vast mainland economy spanning retail, real estate, hospitality and services. Good bookkeeping starts with knowing which authority governs your entity, then keeping records tight enough that VAT and Corporate Tax filings never rest on a guess.
Where You Sit
Mainland, JAFZA, DMCC or DIFC: What Changes for Your Books
The accounting and filing obligations attached to your structure, at a glance.
Accounting Requirements
Bookkeeping and Audit Obligations by Structure
What each structure means for day-to-day records and year-end filing.
Finding Your Fit
Who Each Structure Is Typically Suited For
A quick reference for the type of business each structure tends to fit best.
Industry Focus
Built Around How Dubai Businesses Actually Operate
01
Commodity trading (DMCC)
Inventory and stock accounting for gold, diamonds and precious metals, reconciled against physical holdings and trade documentation.
02
General trading and logistics (JAFZA)
Import, export and re-export bookkeeping for trading companies using Jebel Ali Port and Dubai’s air links.
03
Financial and professional services (DIFC)
IFRS bookkeeping and regulated-entity reporting for banks, funds, advisory and fintech firms.
04
Real estate and property
Revenue, service-charge and cost accounting for developers, brokers and property management companies.
05
Tourism and hospitality
Revenue and cost accounting for hotels, restaurants and leisure operators across Dubai.
06
Construction and contracting
Project-wise cost tracking and retention accounting for mainland contractors.
Client Fit
Who This Is For
Local Coverage
Accounting Services Across Dubai
BCL Globiz supports businesses across Dubai, including companies operating in Business Bay, DMCC and Jumeirah Lakes Towers, DIFC, JAFZA and Jebel Ali, Deira, Bur Dubai, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Downtown Dubai.
Service Coverage
Accounting Services by Business Structure
What’s included, whichever structure your Dubai entity sits under.
The Numbers
Key UAE Tax and Record-Keeping Requirements
The core figures every Dubai business should build its books around.
Rates shown reflect the standard Corporate Tax and VAT treatment. JAFZA, DMCC and DIFC entities meeting Qualifying Free Zone Person conditions may access a 0% rate on qualifying income only, subject to separate conditions. Please confirm your specific position with your accounts manager.
Worth Knowing
Where Bad Bookkeeping Becomes Expensive
1
Books fall behind
Invoices, receipts and bank activity pile up unreconciled through the year.
2
Returns are prepared on incomplete information
Without reconciled ledgers, VAT or Corporate Tax figures get built on best guesses.
3
Supporting documentation is requested
The FTA can request records at any point and expects them within 48 hours.
4
Errors carry a cost
Unsupported figures can result in additional tax, penalties and compliance costs; exact amounts depend on circumstances.
High-value commodity trading only stays manageable when the inventory records match the physical stock on hand.
What's Included
Accounting Services for Dubai Businesses
Eight core services covering the full cycle, from daily bookkeeping through to audit and CFO-level reporting.
01
Bookkeeping & monthly accounting
Bank reconciliation, ledgers, AP/AR, journals and month-end closing.
02
VAT accounting & returns
VAT coding, reconciliations, return preparation and FTA support.
03
Corporate Tax accounting
Tax-ready books, adjustments, schedules and filing support.
04
Management accounts & MIS
P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, KPIs and management reporting.
05
Payroll & WPS
Payroll processing, WPS files, gratuity and payroll reconciliation.
06
Audit-ready accounting
Schedules, reconciliations, supporting documents and coordination with free zone-approved auditors.
07
Outsourced CFO
Cash flow forecasting, board reporting and financial analysis.
08
Accounting software & migration
Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Xero and Tally, matched to how the business operates.
Keep This Nearby
The Dubai Accounting Compliance Checklist
Monthly
Bank reconciliation and general ledger maintenance
Records (VAT)
Retained for at least 5 years, 15 years for real estate transactions
VAT
Returns filed on time, whether on a monthly or quarterly cycle
Payroll
Processed and paid through the Wage Protection System (WPS)
Corporate Tax
Return filed within nine months of the financial year end
On request
Records ready to be produced to the FTA within 48 hours
Records (CT)
Retained for at least 7 years under Article 56
Free zone entities
Annual audit by an approved auditor for licence renewal, mandatory for all DIFC companies
Our Approach
Recognised by Clients and the Industry
BCL Globiz has been recognised by industry bodies and covered by regional press.
Our Approach
Good bookkeeping is boring by design. No surprises at return time, no scrambling when the FTA asks a question.
Fixed monthly pricing. No hidden charges.
Common Questions
Dubai Accounting Services: What People Ask
The questions Dubai businesses ask most often about chartered accountants, bookkeeping and VAT accounting.
Yes. UAE Corporate Tax and VAT record-keeping obligations apply regardless of business size, and there is no SME exemption from the requirement to maintain proper accounting records. A chartered accountant in Dubai helps ensure the books support your tax filings and hold up if the FTA asks for documentation.
DMCC businesses handle high-value stock such as gold, diamonds and precious metals, so bookkeeping needs to reconcile physical holdings against purchase, sales and trade documentation. Getting this wrong distorts both VAT treatment and taxable profit, so inventory accounting is a bigger part of the engagement than for a typical trading business.
Yes. Dubai combines one of the world’s largest container ports at Jebel Ali with a regulated financial centre in DIFC and the commodity market in DMCC. That drives a concentration of trading, logistics, financial and professional services businesses whose accounting needs (commodity inventory, re-export flows, regulated reporting) differ from a straightforward local trading company.
Yes for DIFC: every DIFC entity must file audited financial statements prepared by a DIFC-registered auditor. JAFZA and DMCC companies also require an annual audit by an approved auditor to maintain free zone licensing and, where relevant, Qualifying Free Zone Person status.
Pricing depends on transaction volume, entity structure and whether payroll, VAT filing and audit support are included. BCL Globiz agrees a fixed monthly fee upfront based on the business, with no hidden charges. See the accounting and tax compliance pricing page for current packages.
Yes. New Dubai companies, mainland, JAFZA, DMCC or DIFC, can onboard from their first transaction, with bookkeeping, VAT registration and Corporate Tax registration set up correctly from day one.
Yes. Backlog accounting and catch-up bookkeeping are common starting points for new Dubai clients. The trail is reconstructed from bank statements, invoices and prior filings before moving the business onto a monthly cycle.
Yes. Monthly management accounts are included as standard in ongoing engagements, giving visibility into performance well before year-end.
Both are handled together as part of the same engagement. Since VAT and Corporate Tax draw on the same underlying books, keeping them with one team avoids inconsistencies between filings.
Yes. This covers board packs, cash flow forecasting and KPI reporting for businesses that need senior financial oversight without hiring a full-time finance director.
Comprehensive Service Packages
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Everything Your Business Needs — Accounting, Tax, Audit & Beyond
✦ Accounting & Book-keeping is included FREE in all packages
🛡️ 100% Refund Guarantee — Not satisfied within the first 3 months? Receive your full money back.
Why BCL Globiz? — how we compare
| Feature | Others | BCL Globiz |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting fees | Extra charge | FREE |
| Transaction limits | Yes (capped) | Unlimited |
| Revenue cap | Yes | No cap |
| Refund policy | None | 100% refund |
What each service actually covers
Fixing the past vs. staying compliant going forward.
Retrospective
Backlog Accounting
One-time · fixes a closed past year
Prospective
Essential and Grow Plans
Ongoing · keeps you compliant all year
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Corporate-tax computation & filing
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Corporate-tax computation & filing
Live FTA updates & rule changes
Unlocks on Monthly →
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Live FTA updates & rule changes
VAT-applicability checks as you grow
Unlocks on Monthly →
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VAT-applicability checks as you grow
Open Advisory and Query with your accountant
Unlocks on Monthly →
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Open Advisory and Query with your accountant
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One-time clean-up of a past year
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Covers all twelve months, advisory included
Only fixing the past? Four things stay locked until you move to Essential and Grow Plans.
Switch to Essential and GrowStandalone Professional Services
Not looking for a full package? Choose an individual service below, tailored to your exact need.
All standalone services can be combined with any package. Contact us at info@bcl.ae for custom requirements.
Ready to Get Your Dubai Books in Order?
Mainland, JAFZA, DMCC or DIFC, BCL Globiz has the Dubai-specific accounting expertise to keep the business compliant, audit-ready and focused on growth.
