FTA Registered · Umm Al Quwain
Accountants in Umm Al Quwain for UAQ Free Zone and mainland companies
Remote-first accounting and FTA compliance for UAQ licence holders, many of whom run their business from outside the emirate — or outside the UAE.
Accounting and tax services in Umm Al Quwain
The Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ) is a popular low-cost option for consultants, agencies and online businesses, many owned by founders who live in Dubai, the UK or elsewhere. The licence is simple; the tax position often is not.
A common misunderstanding is that a free zone licence means 0% corporate tax. The 0% rate applies only to a Qualifying Free Zone Person's qualifying income, and most services supplied to mainland UAE customers or to individuals are not qualifying income. For a UAQ consultancy, the right answer is often the standard regime with Small Business Relief — we check which gives the better, safer result before you file.
What we do for Umm Al Quwain clients
- Free zone vs Small Business Relief comparison
- Bookkeeping for owners who live outside the UAE
- Corporate tax registration and returns
- VAT registration for consultancies and agencies
- UK–UAE owner reporting
Umm Al Quwain free zones we support
- Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ)
Mainland licences are issued by the Umm Al Quwain Department of Economic Development. All tax registrations and returns go to the Federal Tax Authority.
Our services
R&D Tax Advisory UAE
Claim the UAE R&D tax credit: a tiered 15%, 35% or 50% credit on qualifying R&D spend from 2026. End-to-end advisory from Emirates R&D Council pre-approval to submission.
Audit Preparation Services UAE
Get your business fully audit-ready. We prepare your financial records, documentation and internal controls to ensure a clean, smooth statutory audit.
Company Formation – Freezone & Mainland
Launch your business in UAE or any Free Zone with full support — license applications, MOA drafting, PRO services, and bank account setup.
Bookkeeping Services
Keep your financial records accurate and audit-ready with monthly or quarterly bookkeeping on Xero, Zoho, and QuickBooks.
Payroll & HR Compliance
We manage WPS-compliant payroll, leave calculations, payslips, and labour law obligations.
VAT Registration & Filing
From FTA registration to quarterly return filing — we help you stay VAT compliant and penalty-free.
Corporate Tax Registration & Filing
Get your business registered and compliant with UAE’s corporate tax laws. We also offer tax planning and transfer pricing support.
FTA Registration Services
VAT and corporate tax registration on EmaraTax, TRN certificates, amendments and deregistration — handled by an FTA registered firm of chartered certified accountants.
Year-End Financial Accounts
Professionally prepared P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements — audit-ready and IFRS-compliant.
Accounting in Umm Al Quwain: common questions
Does a UAQ Free Zone company pay 0% corporate tax?
Only on qualifying income, and only if it meets all Qualifying Free Zone Person conditions, including adequate substance and audited financial statements. Income from mainland or individual customers is usually taxed at 9% above AED 375,000 unless a de minimis exception applies.
Can you manage my UAQ company's accounts if I live in the UK?
Yes. Countify has offices in Glasgow and Dubai, and many of our UAQ clients are UK-based owners. We work on cloud software and file with the FTA on EmaraTax, so no local presence is needed for the accounting.