For a small UAE company the real cost of accounting is the subscription plus whoever keeps the books current. Cloud software starts from free tiers and ~AED 70/month; outsourced bookkeeping packages start around AED 125–500/month and include the filings most SMEs need.
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.
Free UAE invoicing built for freelancers and micro-businesses — VAT-compliant invoices and simple receivables tracking, WhatsApp-friendly.
Free invoicing only — full bookkeeping and filing still need software or a service.
Open-source suite where the accounting app is free standalone — invoicing, expenses and reports now, inventory/POS/HR later on the same platform.
One App Free covers a single app only; multi-app use moves to per-user pricing.
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.
UAE bookkeeping service pairing cloud software with dedicated accountants — books kept current, VAT and CT compliance included.
Pricing quoted per engagement — not published on the website.
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.
Arabic-first cloud accounting for MENA SMEs — invoicing, VAT and inventory with a fully Arabic interface and support.
Confirm UAE e-invoicing accreditation status with Daftra before relying on it for the mandate.
UAE-built business software from Peniel Technology — accounting, VAT invoicing, inventory, payroll and CRM in one locally supported suite.
Module list and positioning per elatesoft.com, Oct 2026. Pricing is quote-based — not published online.
Free UAE VAT invoicing — FTA-compliant tax invoices with TRN and 5% VAT in English, Arabic or both; app UI also in Russian, Hindi and Urdu.
Feature scope, free pricing and mandate status per invoicefatura.com, Oct 2026.
| 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 |
| Naqood | AED 0 | Cloud software — you run the books | VAT-compliant invoicing and filing-ready reports | Not an ASP — simplest possible invoicing, no accredited e-invoicing |
| Odoo Accounting | AED 0 | Cloud software — you run the books | VAT-compliant invoicing and filing-ready reports | Not an accredited ASP — needs a separate ASP for the mandate |
| 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 |
| Simplybooks | 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 |
| 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 |
| Daftra | Not published | Cloud software — you run the books | VAT-compliant invoicing and filing-ready reports | Not accredited for UAE e-invoicing mandate (accredited in KSA) — verify ASP status for your phase |
| Elate Accounting | Not published | Software — you run the books | VAT-compliant invoicing and filing-ready reports | Not an accredited ASP — vendor positions the product as e-invoicing-ready; confirm mandate fit before relying on it |
| Fatura Go | AED 0 | Software — you run the books | VAT-compliant invoicing and filing-ready reports | Not an ASP — no e-invoicing under the 2027 mandate yet (provider-stated); pair with an accredited ASP when your phase lands |
Fact sources: zoho.com
For startups watching fixed cost: compare monthly fee and minimum balance first — lowest published monthly cost: Naqood and Odoo Accounting and Fatura Go. For a free-zone company: All products here onboard free-zone entities — compare on fees next.