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.

BCL

94%

Client Renewal Rate

1000+

1000+ Active Clients

30+

Industries Served

94%

Client Renewal Rate

35+

Years of Experience

300+

Experts Globally
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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

Family businesses SMEs SAIF Zone companies Hamriyah Free Zone businesses SHAMS & SPC entities SRTI Park start-ups Trading & logistics firms Manufacturing companies
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.
AED 375,000Corporate Tax threshold: 0% up to this level, 9% on profit above (standard rate)
AED 375,000 / 187,500VAT registration: mandatory / voluntary
7 yearsCorporate Tax record retention (Article 56)
5 / 15 yearsVAT record retention (general / real estate)
48 hoursTime to produce records once the FTA asks
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

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.
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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.

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.

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