UAE Audit & Accounting
Choosing an External Auditor:
BCL Globiz vs CDA Compared
BCL Globiz pairs statutory audit-ready financials with accounting, VAT, and Corporate Tax under one fixed monthly plan, so compliance and audit prep move together, not as separate bills. `
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Who We Are
UAE's Accounting & Tax specialists
BCL Globiz Accounting & Consulting L.L.C. is part of the BCL Group, registered with the Dubai DED (Licence No. 1072657). We specialise in company formation, bookkeeping, VAT, Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, and AML compliance, all under one roof.
Our 300+ professionals (Chartered Accountants, CPAs, and company secretaries) serve businesses at every stage, from startups registering their first trade licence to multinationals managing complex cross-border tax obligations.
Accounting included free in every plan
Monthly bookkeeping, reconciliations, Management Information System (MIS) reports, and year-end closing bundled at no extra charge.
Transparent, published pricing
All packages listed online: AED 400 to AED 1,200/month. No surprises before the first call.
Audit-ready financials, built in
Audit file preparation, findings remediation, and direct auditor liaison included from the Advanced tier upward.
Transfer Pricing: in-house, not outsourced
Benchmarking, local-file TP study reports, and OECD-aligned disclosure. Rarely available at this depth in the UAE.
1000+
1000+ Active Clients
30+
Industries Served
94%
Client Renewal Rate
35+
Years of Experience
300+
Experts Globally
Know Your Options
Two established names in UAE audit and accounting
Before the numbers, here’s a quick sense of where each firm is coming from.
BCL Globiz
A global accounting firm with 35+ years of experience, built around financial depth. From day one, clients get a dedicated accountant, structured VAT and Corporate Tax compliance, and in-house Transfer Pricing expertise, all at a fixed monthly fee. Audit-ready financials and auditor liaison are built into the plan, not billed separately.
CDA
CDA (Charles & Darwish Associates) is a Dubai-headquartered accounting and audit firm with close to a decade in the market, operating through CDA Accounting & Bookkeeping Services LLC and CDA Chartered Accountants. The firm is an approved auditor across DMCC, JAFZA, DAFZA, DDA, DSOA, RAKEZ, and 15+ other UAE free zones, with services spanning accounting, external and internal audit, VAT, Corporate Tax, CFO services, and business valuation.
Feature-by-feature comparison
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BCL Globiz
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Primary focus
Accounting & Tax-led
Accounting, VAT, Corporate Tax & Transfer Pricing, with company setup
Audit & free zone coverage-led
Approved across 20+ free zones; accounting and tax offered alongside
External auditing
Included in plans
Audit-ready financials, file preparation & auditor liaison, built into Advanced tier
Core specialty
Statutory, internal & external audit; team includes Big 4-experienced auditors
Free zone auditor approvals
Most UAE free zones require your external auditor to be on their pre-approved list. Confirm your specific free zone is covered before engaging any firm.
Major zones covered
Approved for IFZA, RAKEZ, Meydan, SPC, SHAMS & Ajman
Broad zone coverage
Approved for DMCC, JAFZA, DAFZA, DDA, DSOA, RAKEZ & 15+ other zones
Accounting & bookkeeping
Core — included free
Bundled in all plans; dedicated team, monthly MIS reporting
Available
Outsourced accounting, bookkeeping & account reconciliation offered separately
VAT & tax compliance
Included in plans
Registration, quarterly filing & advisory from Grow tier upward
Available
VAT registration, deregistration, return filing & accounting via Registered Tax Agents
Corporate Tax advisory
Specialist service
Corporate Tax registration, computation, return filing & planning
Available
Corporate Tax assessment, consultancy, registration & return filing
Transfer Pricing
Local file documentation is required above AED 200M standalone or AED 3.15B group revenue. Benchmarking studies, however, have no threshold — recommended for any related-party transaction.
In-house specialist
TP study reports, benchmarking, OECD-aligned, Corporate Tax disclosure
Available
Transfer pricing consultation offered as part of Corporate Tax services
Additional advisory services
Focused scope
Accounting, tax, TP & company formation, kept deliberately specialist
Broader scope
CFO services, business valuation, due diligence & IFRS advisory also offered
Transparent pricing
Published online
AED 400–1,200/month; accounting free; 100% refund guarantee
Quote-based
Rates set per company type, software & visit frequency; no published price list
Refund guarantee
A stated refund window signals confidence in service quality — worth checking directly with any firm before signing.
100% within 3 months
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Not published; standard advance-payment terms apply
Our Services
Everything your UAE business needs
From your first trade licence to your annual corporate tax return, BCL covers the full compliance lifecycle.
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Monthly entries, reconciliations, Accounts Payable/Receivable (AP/AR), and full Management Information System (MIS) reporting, included free in all packages.
Company Formation
Mainland Dubai plus IFZA, RAKEZ, Meydan, SPC, SHAMS, and Ajman. Licensing, banking, and investor visas handled end-to-end.
VAT Compliance
Registration, quarterly return filing, refund claims, and ongoing FTA advisory, covered from the Grow tier upward.
Corporate Tax Advisory
Corporate Tax registration, computation, annual return filing, and expert advisory for UAE’s evolving 9% corporate tax landscape.
Transfer Pricing
In-house benchmarking, TP study reports (local file), OECD alignment, and UAE Corporate Tax return disclosures.
Audit-Ready Financials
Audit file preparation, findings remediation, and direct auditor liaison, included in the Advanced tier and above.
Find the Right Fit
Which approach suits your business?
Both firms are reputable. The right choice depends on what your business needs most right now.
BCL Globiz
When financial compliance and tax depth matter from day one
- Startups & SMEs wanting accounting, VAT, Corporate Tax, and audit prep covered under one plan
- Growing companies needing transfer pricing or audit-ready financials
- Multinationals with India–UAE or cross-border tax obligations
- Businesses that want published pricing and a refund guarantee
- Founders who want a dedicated expert team, not a generalist helpdesk
CDA
When broad free zone auditor approval and wide service breadth matter most
- Businesses registered in a free zone that needs an already-approved external auditor
- Companies wanting CFO services, business valuation, or due diligence alongside audit
- Founders comfortable with quote-based pricing set after a consultation
- Businesses that value a large in-house team with Big 4 auditing experience
- Groups with a presence in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, RAK, UAQ, Ajman, or Fujairah
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to help you decide between BCL Globiz and CDA for your UAE business.
It depends on how you want to be billed. BCL Globiz publishes fixed monthly packages from AED 400 to 1,200 with accounting bundled in free. CDA sets its accounting and audit rates per engagement, based on company type, software used, and visit frequency, so you’ll need a consultation to get a quote.
CDA lists approvals across DMCC, JAFZA, DAFZA, DDA, DSOA, RAKEZ, and 15-plus other UAE free zones, which is a wide list. BCL Globiz covers major zones including IFZA, RAKEZ, Meydan, SPC, SHAMS, and Ajman, alongside Dubai Mainland. Either way, it’s worth confirming directly with your specific free zone authority before engaging an auditor.
Yes with both. BCL Globiz bundles company formation with accounting, VAT, and Corporate Tax under one fixed monthly plan from day one. CDA also offers business setup services alongside its accounting and audit work, priced separately per service.
Yes, CDA offers transfer pricing consultation as part of its Corporate Tax services. BCL Globiz’s Transfer Pricing team is in-house and covers benchmarking studies, local-file TP study reports, and Corporate Tax disclosure support at the same depth.
No. Some businesses use one firm for the statutory audit and a separate firm for day-to-day accounting and tax compliance. The right approach depends on whether you’d rather have a single point of contact or work with specialists for each function.
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The information on this page is based on publicly available data from both companies’ websites and is intended for informational purposes only. Service details, pricing, and availability may change. We encourage you to verify current offerings directly with each provider. BCL Globiz presents this information objectively and does not intend to demean or disparage any competitor.
