ZOHO Books, an online cloud-hosted accounting software primarily designed for growing Small and Medium enterprises. It has features to automate and integrate business workflows and help manage your finances in a very timely and effective manner. Apart from being an end to end accounting solution, it is integrated with more than forty basic ZOHO applications and other company software. Main features of ZOHO Books are
Businesses should configure Zoho Books according to their actual transactions and applicable UAE VAT rules. Software configuration does not replace professional tax advice, particularly for businesses with free zone activities, international transactions, exempt supplies or other specialized VAT requirements.
Zoho Books needs to be configured according to the company’s tax registration, transactions, accounting structure and reporting requirements.
Configure Zoho Books for UAE VAT, including tax settings, registration details and applicable VAT treatment.
Set up the relevant VAT rates and tax treatment for sales, purchases, expenses and other applicable transactions.
Configure sales invoices with the required UAE VAT information and ensure invoice settings match your business requirements.
Set up the accounting treatment for input and output VAT so transactions are recorded correctly and can be reviewed through Zoho Books reports.
Configure VAT-related reports and tax summaries to support periodic VAT review and filing requirements.
Set up the relevant accounting categories and reporting structure needed to support UAE Corporate Tax calculations and financial reporting.
Businesses in Dubai can use Zoho Books for day-to-day accounting, invoicing, expenses, receivables, payables, banking and financial reporting. The system can be configured around the company’s activities, accounting structure and UAE tax requirements.
Though primarily created for SMEs and start-ups, ZOHO accounting software is equally applicable and useful for large enterprises.
Yes. Zoho Books is suitable for UAE startups, SMEs and established businesses that need accounting, invoicing, expense management, bank reconciliation, inventory and financial reporting. The UAE edition also includes features for VAT and Corporate Tax requirements, making it suitable for businesses operating under UAE tax regulations.
Zoho Books includes UAE VAT features that allow businesses to configure VAT registration details, tax rates, tax invoices and VAT reporting. Businesses can record input and output VAT and prepare relevant VAT reports. The software should be configured according to the company’s activities and applicable UAE VAT rules.
Yes. Zoho Books UAE includes Corporate Tax features that allow businesses to configure tax details and maintain accounting records relevant to Corporate Tax calculations and reporting. Businesses should configure their chart of accounts and transaction classifications correctly so that financial records can support their tax reporting requirements.
Zoho Books pricing in the UAE depends on the subscription plan selected and the features required by the business. The total cost may also include implementation, data migration, customisation, integrations, training and support. Businesses should check the current Zoho UAE pricing before selecting a plan.
Yes. Dubai-based companies can use Zoho Books for invoicing, expenses, banking, inventory, receivables, payables and financial reporting. It can also be configured for UAE VAT and Corporate Tax requirements. The software can be used by businesses operating from Dubai mainland and applicable free zones, subject to their specific accounting and tax requirements.
Yes. Businesses can migrate relevant accounting data from QuickBooks to Zoho Books. The migration process can include customers, vendors, invoices, bills, products, opening balances and other financial records, depending on the source data and Zoho Books setup. The data should be reviewed and reconciled after migration before regular accounting work begins.
Yes. Tally data can be migrated to Zoho Books after reviewing the existing accounting structure and data format. The process may include customer and vendor records, products, transactions, opening balances and other required information. A proper mapping of accounts and transaction data is important before importing records into Zoho Books.
Yes. Zoho Books can integrate with Zoho CRM, allowing businesses to connect sales and accounting processes. Depending on the configuration, information such as customers, invoices, products and other relevant records can be exchanged between the applications. The integration can be configured based on the company’s sales and accounting workflow.
Zoho Books supports bank connections and bank reconciliation features, with available bank integrations depending on the country, bank and current Zoho Books configuration. UAE businesses should check whether their specific bank is supported before setting up a live bank connection. Where a direct connection is not available, businesses may be able to import bank statements for reconciliation.
Yes. Zoho Books can manage products, stock quantities, sales, purchases and inventory-related transactions. Businesses can use its inventory features to track stock movement and connect accounting information with sales and purchasing activities. For businesses with more advanced inventory requirements, Zoho Books can also work with Zoho Inventory.
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