Key factors that determine migration speed Volume of data: number of months/years, number of transactions, and number of different Excel files. Data quality: missing fields, inconsistent formatting, duplicates, and required cleanup. Chart of accounts complexity: whether your Excel setup matches the target system’s ...
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What specific documents and records must your Dubai-based company keep to remain compliant with UAE VAT rules and statutory accounting requirements, and how do you currently store and organize them? Core VAT records: tax invoices, simplified tax invoices, credit/debit notes, tax ...
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Can outsourcing bookkeeping in Dubai reduce VAT audit risk and improve compliance? Why this matters Regulatory exposure: Dubai businesses face strict VAT recordkeeping and timely filing requirements. Audit readiness: Proper bookkeeping creates an audit trail that shortens audit cycles and reduces penalties. Operational focus: ...
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Which cloud bookkeeping software have you found works best with UAE VAT rules and multi-currency transactions, and why? Quick context and why this matters UAE VAT and increasing multi-currency trade create two major bookkeeping challenges: correct VAT calculation/reporting for FTA compliance and ...
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How much does professional bookkeeping typically cost for an SME in Dubai, and which pricing models (monthly retainer, hourly, per-transaction, fixed-fee for compliance packages, or hybrid/outsourced) do you recommend for a business with 10–50 employees and moderate transaction volume? Short context ...
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I run a small manufacturing venture and currently operate under a commercial license while leasing a light-industrial unit in Dubai. I’m exploring two paths: (A) converting my existing commercial license to an industrial license so I can perform manufacturing activities ...
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What specific environmental, health, and civil defence approvals are required to obtain an industrial license for food and chemical manufacturing in Dubai, and what are the typical documentation, inspection steps, and agency timelines involved for each approval? Brief background to help ...
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Why this matters: Dubai’s strategy to scale manufacturing includes targeted free-zone incentives, fast-tracked permits, and land and logistics capacity designed for factories and light to heavy industry. Top places to consider: major manufacturing hubs include Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) for ...
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How much does obtaining and operating an industrial license in Dubai cost in 2025, when you include government fees, land/warehouse rent, utilities, labour and compliance (environmental, health & safety, ISO/quality), and ongoing administrative expenses? Short context to attach with the question Scope: ...
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100% foreign ownership available: Recent federal reforms allow foreign investors to hold up to 100% ownership of mainland commercial companies, removing the previous general requirement for a UAE national shareholder. Sector and activity restrictions remain: Some sectors and specific activities, especially ...