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Chartered accountants for UAE businesses that mean business.
ICV certification, external audit, corporate tax, VAT and accounting from Abu Dhabi, for companies across the Emirates. Direct access to the consultant doing your work, a fixed fee before we start, and your first hour of advice free.
9yrs
Serving UAE businesses from Abu Dhabi since 2017
43
Google reviews with a 5.0 average rating
FTA
Approved Tax Agency, registered with the Federal Tax Authority
1hr
Free consultation for every new client, no obligation
Services
Everything a UAE company needs to stay compliant and win work.
One firm, one point of contact. Pick the service you need today, and we handle the rest as your business grows.
In Country Value Certificate (ICV)
In-Country Value certificate for suppliers to ADNOC, Abu Dhabi government and major UAE buyers. We prepare the submission, coordinate certification and show you what lifts the score before you submit.
External Audit
Audited financial statements for licence renewal, bank facilities, ICV and free zone requirements, on a timeline we commit to.
Corporate Tax
Registration, filing and FTA representation. Returns are due nine months after your year end. Check yours:
Due
Corporate tax service VAT Services
Registration, quarterly returns, refunds and transaction advice. Filed accurately and on time.
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Monthly books, management accounts, payroll and year-end financials that are always audit-ready.
5.0 / 5
43 Google reviews
ICV, start to certificate
A stronger ICV score wins more tenders.
ADNOC and government buyers rank bidders on In-Country Value. Here is how we take you from first call to a certificate in hand.
STEP 01
Free ICV assessment
We review your audited financials and estimate your current score in the first meeting.
STEP 02
Score improvement plan
Practical changes on local spend, Emiratisation and investment that move the number before you submit.
STEP 03
Submission and certification
We prepare the ICV template and coordinate with the certifying body until the certificate is issued.
STEP 04
Annual renewal
Reminders and re-certification every year so you never miss a tender window.
Abu Dhabi based. UAE wide.
From Mohammed Bin Zayed City we serve mainland and free zone companies in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, on site or remotely.
Why ZS
Small enough to care. Senior enough to answer.
Four things clients tell us they could not get from their last accountant.
01
Authorised to act for you
An FTA approved Tax Agency can register, file and correspond with the authority on your behalf. Fewer emails for you and fewer mistakes for everyone.
02
Fixed fee, fixed timeline
A written proposal with scope, price and dates before any work starts. No hourly surprises. The first hour of advice costs nothing.
03
ICV is our specialism
Certification is our most requested service. We know what the certifying bodies check and which changes actually move the score.
04
Confidential by default
Client information is never shared with a third party without your consent or a legal requirement. That has been the rule since 2017.
Client words
Read all 43 Google reviews Rated 5.0 by the people who pay us.
★★★★★
We had our accounts audited and also got ICV certification through them. Very supportive interaction from the whole ZS team.
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Shekar Poojary
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★★★★★
Excellent part-time accounting outsourcing. Skilled, reliable and adaptable to our needs, and cost effective, so we can focus on our core business.
JD
Jen De Leon
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★★★★★
Remarkable professionalism, efficiency and expertise throughout the audit of our financial statements. Reliable and timely from start to finish.
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Rubeela Riaz
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Google review
★★★★★
Our company obtained corporate tax consultancy from ZS. They provided timely and accurate services.
AB
Abdul Basith
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Google review
★★★★★
Professional and efficient solutions tailored to my business needs. Knowledgeable team, always available to answer questions.
AK
Angelina Kadelia
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FAQ
Answers before you call.
What UAE business owners ask us most. Anything else, message us on WhatsApp and a consultant replies during office hours.
Is ZS an FTA approved tax agency?
Yes. ZS Chartered Accountant Consultants is registered with the UAE Federal Tax Authority as an approved Tax Agency and can represent your business before the FTA for corporate tax and VAT matters.
Who needs an ICV certificate in the UAE?
Suppliers bidding for ADNOC, Abu Dhabi government entities and many large UAE buyers need a valid In-Country Value certificate. ZS prepares the submission, coordinates certification and advises on improving the score.
When is the UAE corporate tax return due?
The corporate tax return and payment are due within nine months of the end of the relevant tax period. A company with a 31 December year end files by 30 September of the following year.
Do you serve businesses outside Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Our office is in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi, and we serve mainland and free zone clients across Dubai, Sharjah and the rest of the UAE.
Is the first consultation free?
Yes. Every new client receives a free one hour consultation with no obligation. If we go ahead, you receive a written fixed fee proposal before any work starts.
Which accounting standards do you use?
Financial statements are prepared under IFRS, or IFRS for SMEs where eligible, which is what UAE regulators, banks, free zone authorities and ICV certifying bodies expect.
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A consultant, not a sales team, replies within one business day with next steps and a fixed quote.
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