UAE businesses file VAT returns quarterly and corporate tax annually through EmaraTax — and from 2027, e-invoicing adds a second compliance layer. The practical choice is software you run in-house (Zoho Books, Wafeq, Xero) versus an outsourced service that files for you (sol.online, Finanshels). Both are compared here.
Wafeq Accounting Wafeq The top catalogue-ranked product in this list — reasons cite the published fields below, not a paid placement. Methodology
Products are shown in catalogue order, not as a personalised recommendation. Compare the details and confirm current terms with the provider. Methodology
UAE-built accounting software with a native Arabic interface — VAT-compliant invoicing, reports and an accredited e-invoicing module in one subscription.
Plan prices per Wafeq published pricing, Oct 2026 (monthly billing).
The most common accounting suite among UAE SMEs — VAT-compliant invoicing, EmaraTax-ready reports and an accredited e-invoicing add-on.
Free-plan eligibility and paid-tier prices per Zoho Books AE pricing page, Oct 2026.
Subscription accounting that replaces an in-house bookkeeper — bookkeeping, VAT, corporate tax and payroll in fixed monthly packages, with a Russian-speaking team.
Package prices per sol.online published pricing, Oct 2026 — final quote depends on transaction volume and scope.
The global cloud accounting standard — strong bank feeds and reporting; UAE VAT invoicing works, but e-invoicing under the UAE mandate is not accredited.
Priced in USD on the global site. UAE e-invoicing requires a separate accredited provider.
Tech-enabled accounting service for UAE startups — bookkeeping, VAT and corporate tax filing plus CFO-as-a-service for companies that need finance depth without a hire.
Confirm final pricing with Finanshels — packages vary by transaction volume.
Global SMB accounting standard — usable by UAE companies via the international version with VAT tracking; no accredited e-invoicing module.
International version; priced in USD. Confirm UAE VAT workflow fit with your accountant.
Russian-speaking accounting service with fixed monthly packages — bookkeeping, VAT and CT filing, plus licence and business-support add-ons.
Package prices per Movingo published pricing, Oct 2026.
The default bookkeeping stack for UAE trading SMEs — perpetual licence, strong inventory, and now an accredited e-invoicing provider.
Licence pricing varies by reseller; confirm current UAE pricing with an authorised partner.
| Product | Price from | Model | VAT & CT filing | E-invoicing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wafeq Accounting | AED 69 | Cloud software — you run the books | VAT-compliant invoicing and filing-ready reports | Provider accredited; confirm product support |
| Zoho Books | AED 60 | Cloud software — you run the books | VAT-compliant invoicing and filing-ready reports | Provider accredited; confirm product support |
| sol.online | AED 125 | Outsourced service — they keep the books and file | VAT returns and CT filing handled for you | Runs through your accounting software or an ASP |
| Xero | Not published | Cloud software — you run the books | VAT-compliant invoicing and filing-ready reports | Not an accredited ASP — needs a separate ASP for the mandate |
| Finanshels | Not published | Outsourced service — they keep the books and file | VAT returns and CT filing handled for you | Runs through your accounting software or an ASP |
| QuickBooks Online | Not published | Cloud software — you run the books | VAT-compliant invoicing and filing-ready reports | Not an accredited ASP — needs a separate ASP for the mandate |
| Movingo | AED 500 | Outsourced service — they keep the books and file | VAT returns and CT filing handled for you | Runs through your accounting software or an ASP |
| TallyPrime | Not published | Cloud software — you run the books | VAT-compliant invoicing and filing-ready reports | Provider accredited; confirm product support |
Fact sources: zoho.com
For startups watching fixed cost: compare monthly fee and minimum balance first — lowest published monthly cost: Zoho Books. For a free-zone company: All products here onboard free-zone entities — compare on fees next.