Accounting services in Sharjah for growing businesses

BCL Globiz · Sharjah

Accounting services in Sharjah for Growing Businesses

Bookkeeping, VAT, Corporate Tax, payroll and management accounts for mainland, SAIF Zone, Hamriyah, SHAMS and SRTI Park businesses.

Awards

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1000+ Active Clients

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Industries Served

94%

Client Renewal Rate

35+

Years of Experience

300+

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Why Sharjah Businesses Choose BCL

Dedicated account manager

One point of contact for your accounting, not a rotating support queue.

Sharjah zone expertise

Mainland, SAIF Zone, Hamriyah and SHAMS 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.

Sharjah is the UAE’s SME and family business heartland: trading houses on the mainland, industrial operators in Hamriyah, logistics firms in SAIF Zone, and a growing cluster of research, publishing and media businesses in SRTI Park, Sharjah Publishing City and SHAMS. Good accounting in Sharjah starts with knowing which authority governs your entity, then keeping bookkeeping tight enough that VAT and Corporate Tax filings never rest on a guess.

Where You Sit

Mainland, SAIF Zone or Another Free Zone: What Changes for Your Books

The accounting and filing obligations attached to your structure, at a glance.

Structure	Licensing & regulator	VAT and Corporate Tax notes
Sharjah mainland	Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD)	Standard Federal VAT and Corporate Tax rules apply in full. Common for owner-managed trading and professional service firms.
SAIF Zone Sharjah Airport International Free Zone	SAIF Zone Authority, adjacent to Sharjah International Airport	Frequently a Qualifying Free Zone Person if income qualifies. Import, export and re-export activity needs careful customs and VAT documentation.
Hamriyah Free Zone HFZA	Hamriyah Free Zone Authority	Industrial and heavy manufacturing base with inventory-heavy operations; qualifying income can access the 0% Corporate Tax rate subject to conditions.
SRTI Park Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park	SRTI Park Authority	Research, technology and innovation entities, often with grant funding alongside commercial revenue that needs separate tracking.
SHAMS / Sharjah Publishing City Media and publishing free zones	Shams Free Zone Authority / SPC Free Zone Authority	Media, content and publishing licences; project-based and royalty income need to be reconciled against standard VAT and Corporate Tax reporting.

Accounting Requirements

Bookkeeping and Audit Obligations by Structure

What each structure means for day-to-day records and year-end filing.

Structure	Bookkeeping & accounting records	Audit & filing requirement
Sharjah mainland	Standard accounting records maintained for Corporate Tax and VAT purposes, retained in line with FTA record-keeping rules.	Audited financial statements are commonly requested to support Corporate Tax filings and, for some entities, licence renewal.
SAIF Zone	Standard bookkeeping plus import and export documentation to support customs and VAT positions.	Audited financial statements are generally required annually to maintain free zone licensing and Qualifying Free Zone Person status.
Hamriyah Free Zone	Inventory valuation, production cost records and supporting documentation for industrial operations.	Annual audit is a standard HFZA licence renewal requirement, alongside Corporate Tax filing obligations.
SRTI Park	Bookkeeping that separates grant or research funding from commercial income.	Audited financial statements are generally required annually to maintain free zone licensing and Qualifying Free Zone Person status.
SHAMS / SPC	Project-based bookkeeping covering production costs, royalties and publishing milestone billing.	Audited financial statements are generally required annually to maintain free zone licensing and Qualifying Free Zone Person status.

Finding Your Fit

Who Each Structure Is Typically Suited For

A quick reference for the type of business each structure tends to fit best.

Structure	Typical businesses
Mainland	Trading houses, contracting, retail and professional services with local, Sharjah-facing clients.
SAIF Zone	Import, export, re-export and logistics businesses trading through Sharjah International Airport.
Hamriyah Free Zone	Manufacturing, heavy industry, steel, chemicals and energy-linked businesses needing port and industrial land access.
SRTI Park	Research institutions, deep-tech start-ups and innovation-focused entities.
SHAMS / SPC	Media production, content, publishing and creative services businesses.

Industry Focus

Built Around How Sharjah Businesses Actually Operate

01

Trading and family businesses

Bookkeeping and Corporate Tax structuring for second and third generation family groups moving from informal records to audit-ready books.

02

Manufacturing and heavy industry (Hamriyah)

Inventory valuation, production cost accounting and import documentation for industrial operators.

03

Logistics and re-export (SAIF Zone)

Customs-aligned bookkeeping for import, export and re-export activity moving through Sharjah’s airport and port.

04

Publishing and media (SPC / SHAMS)

Royalty tracking, project costing and production budget reconciliation for publishers and content businesses.

05

Research and technology (SRTI Park)

Bookkeeping that keeps grant funding, research income and commercial revenue clearly separated.

06

Professional and consulting services

Time-based billing, WIP tracking and VAT-compliant invoicing for consultancies and service firms.

Client Fit

Who This Is For

Local Coverage

Accounting Services Across Sharjah

BCL Globiz supports businesses across Sharjah, including companies operating in Sharjah City, SAIF Zone, Hamriyah Free Zone, SHAMS, Sharjah Publishing City, SRTI Park, Al Nahda and the Sharjah Industrial Areas.

Service Coverage

Accounting Services by Business Structure

What’s included, whichever structure your Sharjah entity sits under.

Service	Mainland	SAIF Zone	Hamriyah	SHAMS/SPC
Bookkeeping	✓	✓	✓	✓
VAT accounting	✓	✓	✓	✓
Corporate Tax	✓	✓	✓	✓
Payroll / WPS	✓	✓	✓	✓
Management accounts	✓	✓	✓	✓
Import/export documentation support	Standard trade only	✓	✓	Not required

The Numbers

Key UAE Tax and Record-Keeping Requirements

The core figures every Sharjah business should build its books around.

Rates shown reflect the standard Corporate Tax and VAT treatment. Free zone 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

Books fall behind

Invoices, receipts and bank activity pile up unreconciled through the year.

Returns are prepared on incomplete information

Without reconciled ledgers, VAT or Corporate Tax figures get built on best guesses.

Supporting documentation is requested

The FTA can request records at any point and expects them within 48 hours.

Errors carry a cost

Unsupported figures can result in additional tax, penalties and compliance costs; exact amounts depend on circumstances.

Good bookkeeping is not just about clean accounts. It gives you evidence when the numbers are questioned.

What's Included

Accounting Services for Sharjah 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 auditor coordination.

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 Sharjah 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 completed per SAIF Zone, HFZA, SHAMS, SPC or SRTI Park renewal requirements

Trusted Across the UAE

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

Sharjah Accounting Services: What People Ask

The questions Sharjah businesses ask most often about chartered accountants, bookkeeping and VAT accounting.

Do small businesses in Sharjah need a chartered accountant?

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 Sharjah helps ensure the books support your tax filings and hold up if the FTA asks for documentation.

What is the difference between SAIF Zone and Hamriyah Free Zone for accounting purposes?

SAIF Zone companies are typically trading, logistics and re-export businesses with import and export documentation needs, while Hamriyah Free Zone companies are usually industrial and manufacturing operators with inventory valuation and production cost accounting needs. Both file VAT and Corporate Tax under the same federal rules, but the underlying bookkeeping looks different.

Do SHAMS and Sharjah Publishing City companies have different accounting needs to trading businesses?

Yes. Media, content and publishing businesses typically bill on a project or royalty basis, so bookkeeping needs to track production costs and royalty income separately, alongside standard VAT and Corporate Tax reporting.

Is an annual audit mandatory for Sharjah free zone companies?

Yes, for most Sharjah free zones including SAIF Zone, Hamriyah, SHAMS, SPC and SRTI Park, an annual audit is a standard condition of licence renewal and of maintaining Qualifying Free Zone Person status for Corporate Tax purposes.

How much do accounting services cost in Sharjah?

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.

Can you handle accounting for a newly registered Sharjah company?

Yes. New Sharjah companies, mainland or free zone, can onboard from their first transaction, with bookkeeping, VAT registration and Corporate Tax registration set up correctly from day one.

Do you provide bookkeeping for Sharjah family businesses moving from informal records?

Yes. Many Sharjah family and trading businesses run for years on informal accounts. BCL Globiz reconstructs the trail from bank statements, invoices and prior filings, then moves the business onto a monthly bookkeeping cycle that supports Corporate Tax filings going forward.

Do you provide monthly management accounts?

Yes. Monthly management accounts are included as standard in ongoing engagements, giving visibility into performance well before year-end.

Can you handle VAT and Corporate Tax together, or do I need separate providers?

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.

Do you provide outsourced CFO services in Sharjah?

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

Unlimited Transactions

Complete freedom to grow your business.

No Revenue Cap

Scale without worrying about revenue limits.

100% Refund

If you're not satisfied, we'll refund your payment.

Unlimited Transactions

Complete freedom to grow your business.

No Revenue Cap

Scale without worrying about revenue limits.

100% Refund

If you're not satisfied, we'll refund your payment.

Prospective

Staying ahead going forward

Monthly packages that keep you compliant as you go, so there's no backlog to clean up next year.

Monthly Yearly Get 2 Months Free!

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Essential

Grow

Essential

Corporate Tax Compliance

For startups needing corporate tax compliance.

AED 500 20% Off

AED 400

+ 5% VAT · Per month, billed monthly

Who is this for

Startups and new businesses setting up corporate tax compliance for the first time.

Accounting & Bookkeeping

Corporate Tax Compliance

CT Advisory
Ongoing advisory on corporate tax matters
Annual CT computation
CT return Preparation & Filing Support

Full tax compliance

For growing businesses needing full tax compliance.

AED 750 20% Off

AED 600

+ 5% VAT · Per month, billed monthly

Who is this for

Growing businesses that need corporate tax and VAT compliance handled together.

Everything in Essential, plus

VAT compliance

VAT Advisory
Regular advisory on VAT matters
Quarterly VAT computation
Quarterly VAT return submission

Retrospective

Catching up on the past

One-time clean-up for periods already behind you, books that were never closed, filings that were never made.

Backlog accounting

Backlog Accounting

Fell behind on bookkeeping or tax filing? We'll clean up your books and file your corporate tax, end to end.

AED 3,000 Save AED 500

AED 2,500

+ 5% VAT · One-time, for FY 2025

Who is this for

Businesses with unfiled backlog books or missed FY2025 tax deadlines.

What's included

Backlog & tax filing

Full-year backlog bookkeeping for 2025
Bank & credit card reconciliation
Corporate tax computation for 2025
Corporate tax return filing

Why the price difference between backlog and Essential and Grow Plans?

Two services, two jobs. Backlog Accounting is a one-time clean-up: we fix your past books and file corporate tax for a year that's already closed. Fixed scope, so it ends when the work is done. The monthly plans are a living service that keeps you compliant every month of the year, so there's more inside them:

VAT isn't in the backlog. Retrospective covers corporate-tax clean-up only. VAT Advisory, computation and quarterly filing are part of the monthly plans.
One closed period vs. the whole year. The backlog fee settles a single past year. Monthly keeps you compliant across all twelve months, advisory included.
You stay covered as the rules move. Monthly includes FTA updates, VAT-applicability checks whenever your business changes, and open query with your accountant.

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

✓ Corporate-tax computation & filing

Live FTA updates & rule changes Unlocks on Monthly →

✓ Live FTA updates & rule changes

VAT-applicability checks as you grow Unlocks on Monthly →

✓ VAT-applicability checks as you grow

Open Advisory and Query with your accountant Unlocks on Monthly →

✓ Open Advisory and Query with your accountant

✓ One-time clean-up of a past year

✓ 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 Grow

Standalone Professional Services

Not looking for a full package? Choose an individual service below, tailored to your exact need.

VAT Return Filing

Corporate Tax (SBR)

Transfer Pricing

Audit

VAT Return Filing

Stay compliant with accurate, timely VAT return preparation and filing support.

AED 750

+ 5% VAT Per Quarter

Who is this for

One job, done right, your VAT sorted every quarter!

What's Included

Quarterly VAT Computation
VAT Return Preparation & Filing Support
VAT Advisory & Compliance Guidance
Documentation Prepared for UAE Tax Requirements

Corporate Tax (SBR)

Professional preparation and filing support for eligible SBR.

AED 500

+ 5% VAT One-time / Annual Filing

Who is this for

Your books, our filing, teamwork that just works!

What's Included

Small Business Relief eligibility review
Corporate tax return preparation
Filing support through the applicable UAE tax system
Advisory on SBR conditions and compliance

Transfer Pricing

Benchmarking and documentation for related-party transactions

AED 4,999

+ 5% VAT One-time

Who is this for

Skip the full package, get expert TP documentation done right!

What's Included

Benchmarking Analysis for Related Parties
Arm’s Length Principle Compliance
Alignment with OECD Guidelines
Disclosure Support in CT Return

Audit

Audit-ready financials, backed by a team that knows what auditors expect

Custom Quote

Scoped to your business & audit requirements

Who is this for

Every business is different, so is every audit. Let's scope it together.

What's Included

Audit readiness assessment
Liaison with external auditors
Audit findings remediation
Financial statement preparation for audit

All standalone services can be combined with any package. Contact us at info@bcl.ae for custom requirements.

Ready to Get Your Sharjah Books in Order?

Mainland, SAIF Zone, Hamriyah, SHAMS or SPC, BCL Globiz has the Sharjah-specific accounting expertise to keep the business compliant, audit-ready and focused on growth.