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Our Services

A complete suite of chartered accounting services — under one roof.

From day-one company setup to multi-entity group consolidations, our ex-Big 4 team handles every aspect of your financial operations with uncompromising precision.

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Flagship

Bookkeeping & Accounting

Daily, weekly, and monthly books reconciled to the cent — delivered with audit-ready discipline for fresh companies and established entities alike.

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Transaction Recording

Every sale, purchase, and expense recorded daily in compliant accounting software — Zoho, QuickBooks, Xero, Tally, or SAP.

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Bank Reconciliation

Monthly reconciliation of operating, escrow, and currency accounts with zero open items and full audit trail.

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Management Accounts

Monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow delivered by the 10th of the following month with variance analysis.

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IFRS-Compliant Year-End

Financial statements with notes, ready for audit, bank submissions, or investor due diligence.

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FTA Registration

End-to-end Corporate Tax registration with proper classification for your entity structure and activity.

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Annual CT Return Filing

Full computation, preparation, and timely submission with all supporting documentation.

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Transfer Pricing Documentation

Master file, local file, and disclosure forms for related-party transactions — fully compliant with OECD guidelines.

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QFZP Structuring

Qualifying Free Zone Person analysis to preserve your 0% rate on qualifying income.

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Most Complex

Corporate Tax Filing

Since UAE Corporate Tax launched, we’ve filed for hundreds of clients — from single-entity Free Zone companies to multi-jurisdictional groups.

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Time Sensitive

VAT Registration & Filing

FTA-compliant VAT handling — from initial registration to quarterly returns, refund applications, and reconsiderations.

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VAT Registration

FTA registration for mandatory (AED 375K) or voluntary (AED 187.5K) threshold, with TRN and tax code setup.

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Return Filing

Quarterly or monthly VAT returns submitted before deadline with complete workings and audit trails.

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Input Tax Recovery

Maximising legitimate input tax claims — often 10-30% more than what in-house teams typically recover.

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Refund Applications

VAT refund applications with full supporting documentation and FTA representation through approval.

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Jurisdiction Advisory

Mainland vs Free Zone analysis — we help you pick the right structure for your long-term business goals.

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Trade Licence & MOA

Complete licensing process with proper activity codes and legally-drafted Memorandum of Association.

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Bank Account Opening

Relationships with 15+ UAE banks for smoother corporate account opening for new entities.

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Post-Setup Compliance

VAT, CT, and WPS registration from day one — plus accounting system setup ready for first transaction.

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Turnkey

Company Setup

Mainland, Free Zone, Offshore — we set up hundreds of entities every year, with an eye on Year 3, not just Day 1.

Our Engagement Process

From first call to steady state — designed to feel effortless.

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Discovery Call

30-minute partner conversation. We understand your business, pain points, and goals.

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Fixed-Fee Proposal

Detailed tiered proposal within 48 hours with clear deliverables and timelines.

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Onboarding Sprint

We take over systems, books, and compliance calendar with a named partner and senior.

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Ongoing Excellence

Monthly accounts by the 10th, quarterly reviews, proactive tax planning calls.

Side by Side

How we compare to the alternatives.

Whether you’re currently with a Big 4, an in-house accountant, or a freelancer — here’s how Shaikh Associates stacks up.

Feature
Shaikh Associates
Big 4 Firm
In-house / Freelance
Partner-level attention
Ex-Big 4 methodology
Fixed-fee, no hourly billing
Response time under 4 hours
IFRS-compliant deliverables
Multi-disciplinary team (CA + Lawyer)
Cost-effective pricing
Scalable for group consolidations
Let’s Work Together

Your books deserve Big 4 discipline.

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