Incepto begins onboarding after reviewing your accounting software, transaction volumes, records and reporting requirements. We agree on access, responsibilities and a start date. Overdue books require a separate review before any recovery timetable is confirmed. 

Yes. Incepto can reconcile transactions, prepare subsequent VAT returns and coordinate authorised filing. Earlier submissions are reviewed where necessary. 

Yes. UAE mainland and free zone companies are generally required to register for Corporate Tax within three months of incorporation, even if they have no taxable profits or have not started trading. Exempt entities and natural persons follow different rules. Late registration may attract an AED 10,000 administrative penalty, subject to applicable relief provisions. Incepto assists businesses with timely registration and ongoing tax compliance. 

Corporate Tax returns and any tax due are generally required within nine months after the relevant tax period ends. For a 31 December 2025 year-end, the deadline was 30 September 2026; other year-ends have different dates. Incepto can prepare your filing calendar and supporting accounts so you can better avoid last-minute errors and potential penalties. 

Eligible resident taxable persons with revenue of AED 3 million or less in the relevant and previous tax periods may elect Small Business Relief, subject to exclusions and conditions. The relief now applies to qualifying periods ending on or before 31 December 2029. It is not automatic; the election is made in the return. Incepto can review eligibility, implications for tax losses and deductions. 

Mandatory e-invoicing begins on 1 January 2027 for in-scope businesses with annual revenue of AED 50 million or more; Accredited Service Provider appointment deadline is 30 October 2026. Smaller in-scope businesses follow from 1 July 2027, with provider appointment by 31 March 2027. PDFs are not e-invoices. Incepto can assist with invoice-data and software-readiness reviews and provider selection. 

For tax periods starting from 1 January 2025, audited financial statements are generally required for taxable persons outside tax groups with revenue exceeding AED 50 million, Qualifying Free Zone Persons and tax groups under special-purpose reporting rules. Audits may be required by licensing authorities or lenders. Incepto can assess the requirement and coordinate an audit with an independent auditor where appropriate. 

From 14 April 2026, Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 2025 revised several tax administrative penalties, including reductions and changes to calculation methods. Late payment, incorrect returns and missed disclosures can still result in penalties. Incepto supports reconciliations, accurate VAT reporting and review of corrections where required, based on the rules. 

Accounting fees depend on transaction volume, number of entities, payroll, reporting frequency and the condition of existing records. VAT returns, Corporate Tax support and backlog recovery may be priced separately. Incepto offers a tailored quotation identifying the agreed services, deliverables and recurring costs, so you can plan your accounting budget with confidence before any work begins. 

For Corporate Tax, supporting records must be retained for at least seven years after the relevant tax period. VAT documents generally have a five-year minimum, while records relating to real estate may require 15 years. Businesses should follow the longest applicable requirement. Incepto can help establish organised, retrievable records and retention schedules. 

Yes. Incepto reviews the outstanding periods and bank statements, invoices and receipts, then agrees a catch-up plan. Updated accounts can support VAT reconciliations, financial statements and Corporate Tax returns. We assess feasibility against the filing deadline before confirming scope and timing, so you know what can realistically be completed.