Tax, Accounting, and Compliance Services in the UAE

Creative Zone Tax & Accounting supports UAE businesses with practical services covering Corporate Tax, VAT, accounting, payroll, compliance, UBO registration, AML, and business advisory.

Whether you are setting up a new company, preparing for your first tax filing, strengthening your financial controls, or managing a growing workforce, our specialists help you stay organised and meet your obligations.

FTA Approved Agency
36,000+ Supported
2010 Established
4.9 Client Rating

What We Do

Corporate Tax

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Our Corporate Tax specialists help businesses assess their obligations, organise supporting records, calculate Taxable Income, and prepare accurate submissions.

Corporate Tax services:

  • Corporate Tax registration
  • Corporate Tax impact assessments
  • Corporate Tax consultancy
  • Taxable Income calculations
  • Corporate Tax return preparation and filing
  • Assessment of applicable reliefs and elections
  • Free zone Corporate Tax support
  • Corporate Tax health checks
  • Record-keeping and filing-readiness reviews
  • Ongoing Corporate Tax compliance support

VAT

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Our VAT team assesses whether registration applies, keeps the records your returns depend on, and prepares each filing against the Federal Tax Authority’s requirements.

VAT services:

  • VAT registration and deregistration
  • Turnover and threshold assessments
  • VAT return preparation and filing
  • Input and output VAT reviews
  • Tax invoice and record-keeping standards
  • Zero-rated and exempt supply treatment
  • VAT health checks
  • Refund and reconsideration support
  • FTA query and audit assistance
  • Ongoing VAT compliance support

Bookkeeping

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Accurate, up-to-date books are what every filing is built on. We maintain your records on a fixed monthly cycle, reconciled and reviewed, so nothing is reconstructed under deadline pressure.

Bookkeeping services:

  • Monthly bookkeeping and data entry
  • Bank and credit card reconciliations
  • Accounts payable and receivable ledgers
  • Chart of accounts setup
  • Accounting software setup and migration
  • Management reports and monthly packs
  • Year-end closing and financial statements
  • Backlog and catch-up bookkeeping
  • Audit-ready documentation
  • Ongoing accounting support

Business Advisory

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Practical financial and business advice, based on your own numbers, to support decisions on structure, funding, cost and growth.

Business Advisory services:

  • Financial planning and budgeting
  • Cash flow forecasting
  • Business structuring reviews
  • Profitability and cost analysis
  • Management reporting frameworks
  • Internal process and control reviews
  • Feasibility studies and business plans
  • Transaction and due diligence support
  • CFO-level advisory support
  • Growth and expansion planning

Business Compliance

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Compliance support keeps your registrations, filings and supporting documents current, so regulatory requirements are met on schedule rather than at short notice.

Business Compliance services:

  • Compliance health checks
  • Regulatory filing calendars
  • Economic Substance Regulations support
  • Country-by-Country Reporting support
  • Corporate record maintenance
  • Policy and procedure documentation
  • Licence and registration renewals support
  • Audit and regulatory review preparation
  • Gap assessments and remediation plans
  • Ongoing compliance monitoring

Payroll

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Payroll run as a monthly process: salaries calculated, records kept, and reporting produced, without building a dedicated internal payroll function.

Payroll services:

  • Monthly payroll processing
  • WPS-compliant salary transfers
  • Payslip preparation and distribution
  • Employee records and contracts administration
  • Leave, overtime and deduction calculations
  • End-of-service gratuity calculations
  • Payroll reconciliations and reporting
  • New joiner and leaver processing
  • Payroll setup and migration
  • Ongoing payroll support

UBO Registration

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Beneficial ownership details have to be filed and then kept current. We prepare the register, make the submission, and update it whenever ownership or control changes.

UBO services:

  • UBO registration and filing
  • Beneficial ownership assessments
  • Register of Beneficial Owners preparation
  • Register of Partners or Shareholders preparation
  • Ownership and control structure mapping
  • Supporting document collection
  • Change-of-ownership updates
  • Nominee director declarations
  • Record-keeping reviews
  • Ongoing UBO maintenance

AML Compliance

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AML obligations apply to specific regulated activities. We confirm whether yours are in scope and, where they are, put the framework, registrations and reporting in place.

AML Compliance services:

  • AML applicability assessments
  • goAML registration
  • AML policy and framework setup
  • Risk assessments
  • Customer due diligence procedures
  • Compliance officer support
  • Suspicious transaction reporting support
  • Staff awareness training
  • Independent AML reviews
  • Ongoing AML monitoring

Why Work With CZTA?

  • Integrated Support Access Corporate Tax, VAT, accounting, payroll, compliance, UBO, AML, and advisory services through one specialist team.
  • Practical Recommendations Receive guidance based on your company’s actual structure, records, activities, and operational requirements.
  • Ongoing Assistance Our support can continue beyond a single registration or filing, helping your business manage recurring requirements throughout the year.
  • Experienced Tax and Accounting Professionals Work with a team that understands the relationship between financial reporting, tax filings, payroll records, and business compliance.
  • Part of the Creative Zone Group CZTA combines specialist tax and accounting knowledge with the wider business support capabilities of the Creative Zone Group.
  • Recognised Professional Standards CZTA is positioned as an FTA-Approved Agency and ACCA-Approved Employer.

How It Works

STEP 1

Initial Consultation

We start with a free 30-minute call to understand your business, your current setup, and what’s prompting you to look for support.

STEP 2

Business Assessment

We review your structure, activities, records and filing history to establish which tax, accounting and compliance obligations actually apply to you.

STEP 3

Scope and Proposal

You receive a written scope covering the services required, what each one involves, and the reporting cycle, so there is nothing open to interpretation.

STEP 4

Onboarding and Document Collection

We collect your trade licence, ownership details, accounting records and previous filings, and set up the systems your ongoing work will run on.

STEP 5

Service Delivery

Your bookkeeping, payroll, registrations and returns are handled to a fixed cycle, with each filing prepared and reviewed ahead of its deadline.

STEP 6

Ongoing Support

Your specialist stays with you between filings, keeping records audit-ready and flagging what changes in your obligations as the business grows.

Manage Your Tax, Accounting and Compliance Requirements With CZTA

Bring your financial records, tax filings, payroll processes, and regulatory obligations together through one coordinated service team.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can CZTA manage several services for the same company?

Yes. Businesses can combine Corporate Tax, VAT, accounting, payroll, UBO, AML, compliance, and advisory support under one service arrangement. The final scope will depend on the company’s requirements.

Does every UAE business need all eight services?

No. The services relevant to your company depend on its activity, turnover, ownership, workforce, jurisdiction, tax status, and regulatory classification. An initial assessment can help determine which obligations apply.

Can CZTA support both mainland and free zone companies?

Yes. CZTA supports mainland and free zone businesses, although the applicable tax, accounting, audit, and compliance requirements may differ according to the jurisdiction and company circumstances.

Can you take over bookkeeping from another provider?

Yes. The process normally begins with a review of the existing accounting records, reconciliations, supporting documents, opening balances, and previous filings. Any gaps identified can then be addressed as part of the transition.

Can CZTA prepare both VAT and Corporate Tax filings?

Yes. Our team can support VAT and Corporate Tax requirements alongside the accounting records used to prepare those filings. Keeping these services connected can help reduce inconsistencies between the company’s books and tax submissions.

Is payroll outsourcing suitable for a small business?

Yes. Payroll outsourcing can help smaller businesses process salaries and maintain payroll records without building a dedicated internal payroll function.

Does every business need AML registration?

No. AML obligations apply to specific regulated sectors and business activities. Your activity, customer profile, transaction type, and regulatory classification should be reviewed to determine whether AML requirements apply.

Is UBO registration completed only once?

No. Businesses must continue maintaining accurate beneficial ownership information and update the relevant records when ownership, control, or required UBO details change.

Can CZTA help prepare a business for an audit or regulatory review?

Yes. Support may include reviewing accounting records, reconciling balances, organising supporting documents, assessing compliance gaps, and helping the business prepare the information requested.

How can I find out which services my business needs?

Book an initial consultation with CZTA. Our specialists will review your company’s structure, activities, financial processes, and current compliance position before recommending the appropriate scope.