Zoho Books VAT and Corporate Tax Setup UAE
Full Zoho Books implementation for UAE compliance. VAT at 5 percent, corporate tax at 9 percent, FTA-aligned reporting. Free zone and mainland configurations handled correctly.
UAE Tax Compliance in Zoho Books
The UAE introduced VAT at 5 percent in January 2018 and corporate tax at 9 percent in June 2023. Both require businesses to maintain proper digital accounting records and file returns with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). Zoho Books handles both natively.
VAT Setup
- 5 percent standard rate configuration
- Zero-rated supplies (exports, specific categories)
- Exempt supply categorisation
- Reverse charge for imports
- VAT201 return preparation mapped to FTA categories
- Tax invoice format meeting FTA requirements
Corporate Tax Setup
- 9 percent corporate tax tracking
- Qualifying free zone entity configuration
- Small business relief threshold tracking
- CT-ready chart of accounts
- Transfer pricing awareness for related party transactions
Free Zone vs Mainland - We Know the Difference
JAFZA, DMCC, DIFC, ADGM, and other free zone businesses have different tax obligations than mainland UAE companies. We configure Zoho Books correctly for your specific structure. Free zone entities qualifying for 0 percent CT, mainland at 9 percent, and mixed structures all handled.
Migrating to Zoho Books in the UAE
Common sources we migrate from:
- QuickBooks to Zoho Books UAE
- Tally to Zoho Books UAE
- Excel-based accounting to Zoho Books
- Older Zoho Books versions to current
UAE Bank Feeds
Bank feeds from Emirates NBD, ADCB, FAB, Mashreq, RAK Bank, and Dubai Islamic Bank.