Zoho Authorized Partner · Startups in Oman, the UAE and Qatar
IT, email and business apps for startups
Business email, Zoho Books and Zoho CRM for companies formed in the last two years. Licences at the vendor's list price, and our Zoho and Google Workspace setup at 20% off on your first project, from OMR 100, AED 1,000 or QAR 1,000 for a 5-hour quick start.
Why startups set up Zoho with us
- Zoho Authorized PartnerAlso a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work and a Google Cloud Premier Partner, so we recommend what fits.
- Since 2007With 1,500+ active cloud customers across the Middle East.
- Local officesIn Muscat (head office), Dubai and Doha, with invoices in OMR, AED and QAR.
- A large team of Zoho-certified engineersPart of a wider team certified across Google, Microsoft, cloud and security.
In short
Gulf Infotech sets up Zoho for startups in Oman, the UAE and Qatar: business email, Zoho Books for quotations, invoices and VAT, and Zoho One when you want CRM and 50+ apps on one licence. Licences cost the vendor's list price. Our Zoho setup and support hours cost OMR 20, AED 200 or QAR 200 an hour, 20% below our standard rate.
Product pages
Which Zoho package fits a startup?
Pick one of three starting points. Each one is licences plus our setup hours.
- Start: Zoho Workplace and Zoho BooksBusiness email on your domain with Zoho Mail, plus quotations, invoices and VAT in Zoho Books.
- Zoho One, the full package (recommended)Email, Books, CRM with automation and 50+ apps on one licence, so you grow without switching systems.
- Add-on: Zoho POSCounter billing and stock for shops, cafés and outlets. Zoho POS is not part of Zoho One, so it is added on its own.
- Option: Google Workspace instead of Zoho WorkplaceFor digital-native teams who already work in Gmail, Docs and Meet.
More from the same team
- Zoho CRM
- Zoho Desk
- Zoho Analytics
- Zoho Assist
- Zoho Finance Plus
- Zoho FSM
- Zoho Inventory
- Zoho MCP
- Zoho Projects
- Zoho SalesIQ
- Zoho Sign
- Zoho Workplace
- Zoho Workplace support
- Migrate to Zoho
- Zoho support
- Zoho e-procurement
- Zoho Vault
- Pest control software with Zoho FSM
- Cleaning services software with Zoho FSM
- CAFM software for facility management, built on Zoho FSM
- Ompay payment gateway integration
- Thawani payment gateway integration
Pricing
What does a startup pay?
You pay two things: licences at the vendor's list price, and our services to set up and support them. Startups get 20% off our Zoho hourly rate and off our quoted price for Google Workspace setup and training, on their first project for one year.
Package: Quick start
- What's included
- Basic setup and business email
- Hours
- 5
- Standard price
- OMR 125 · AED 1,250 · QAR 1,250
- Startup price
- OMR 100 · AED 1,000 · QAR 1,000
Package: Multi-app setup
- What's included
- Basic configuration of up to 5 applications
- Hours
- 20
- Standard price
- OMR 500 · AED 5,000 · QAR 5,000
- Startup price
- OMR 400 · AED 4,000 · QAR 4,000
Startups can begin with one of two packages of hours:
The hours in each package are capped as the SLA, so you know the price before we start. A full basic setup of everything a startup needs typically takes about 25 hours (an indicative estimate that depends on your requirements); we quote bigger needs at the startup rate. Licences are extra, at the vendor's list price.
Prices as of October 2026 · package prices and hourly rates, licences extra at the vendor's list price · exclude VAT (Oman 5%, UAE 5%; Qatar has no VAT).
The startup rate covers your first project, for one year, on services only. Licences stay at the vendor's list price, and vendor startup programmes or credits are each vendor's own decision. Zoho Books starts at USD 15 per organisation per month, billed annually; the local prices are on each country page. Zoho One starts at USD 37 per employee per month and Zoho Workplace Standard at USD 3 per user per month, billed annually, at Zoho's list prices.
Monthly prices, paid annually upfront with a 12-month commitment. Deployment, migration, training and support are charged separately.
On the ground
What does a startup in your industry need?
- Trading companyZoho Books for quotations and invoices, Zoho Inventory for stock, and Zoho POS if you also sell over a counter. See IT for trading companies.
- Retail shop, café or outletZoho POS at the counter, linked to Zoho Books so each day's sales and stock reach your accounts. See IT for retail.
- E-commerce startupWe build your e-commerce website on Zoho Commerce, or as a custom Next.js site, and connect it to Zoho Books, your payment gateway (in Oman, Thawani and Ompay) and your stock, so online orders reach your books. Hosting comes from our website hosting and security service.
- Digital or SaaS startupGoogle Workspace or Zoho One for the team, and cloud hosting for your web app. See digital-native businesses.
- Service firm or agencyZoho One, with Zoho CRM for clients, Zoho Projects for delivery and Zoho Books for invoicing.
At a glance
Start small or go straight to Zoho One?
Start small if you have a handful of people and need email and invoices this month. Choose Zoho One when sales, finance and service will all run on Zoho within a year.
What you need now: Business email on your domain
- Start (Zoho Workplace + Zoho Books)
- Yes, Zoho Mail
- Zoho One
- Yes, Zoho Mail
What you need now: Quotations, invoices and VAT
- Start (Zoho Workplace + Zoho Books)
- Yes, Zoho Books
- Zoho One
- Yes, Zoho Books
What you need now: CRM for leads and deals, with automation
- Start (Zoho Workplace + Zoho Books)
- Added later
- Zoho One
- Included
What you need now: Help desk, projects, forms, sign, analytics
- Start (Zoho Workplace + Zoho Books)
- Bought one by one
- Zoho One
- Included, among 50+ apps
What you need now: Shop or café counter
- Start (Zoho Workplace + Zoho Books)
- Add Zoho POS
- Zoho One
- Add Zoho POS
How we work
Five separate components, quoted for your requirement
Each part is its own line on the quote, so you buy only what you need. Migration is always a separate, paid component.
- 01Deployment and securityApps and editions chosen, then modules, fields, roles, approval rules, VAT and Arabic templates set up, with two-factor sign-in through Zoho Accounts.Open page
- 02MigrationCustomers, items, opening balances and CRM history moved from your current accounting or CRM, reconciled before cut-over.Open page
- 03LicencesSingle apps or Zoho One, compared on your headcount, at Zoho's own regional list prices and on a local invoice.Open page
- 04TrainingFinance, sales and support staff trained in English or Arabic in live online sessions, plus admin handover.Open page
- 05SupportLocal support Sunday to Friday, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm GST, delivered remotely, for the apps we set up and the ones you already run.Open page
Delivery
How do you get the startup rate?
- 1Send your documentsYour trade licence or commercial registration showing the formation date, or, in Oman only, your Riyada card, which qualifies whatever the company's age.
- 2We confirmWe check that the company was formed within the last two years, or in Oman that your Riyada card is valid, and confirm the startup rate in writing.
- 3We planWe agree the apps and the number of users, pick the 5-hour quick start or the 20-hour multi-app setup, or price a bigger setup, and send you a quote in your currency.
- 4We set upYour domain and mailboxes, Zoho Books with your tax settings and invoice templates, and Zoho CRM if you chose Zoho One.
- 5We trainShort sessions for your team in English or Arabic, then support at the startup rate during your first year.
On the ground
What do we set up for a startup?
- Business email that gets deliveredYour domain, mailboxes and the SPF, DKIM and DMARC records that help other mail servers trust your messages.
- Invoices from day oneZoho Books with your currency, tax registration, quotation and invoice templates in English and Arabic.
- A sales pipelineZoho CRM stages, lead capture from your website and automation for follow-ups (Zoho One).
- Room to growOn Zoho One you switch on help desk, projects or analytics later on the same licence.
- Digital from day oneFor digital-native businesses that run on cloud apps from the start, we keep the setup simple and documented.
- Support when you need itZoho support by the hour, Sunday to Friday, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm GST.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who qualifies for the startup rate?
A company formed within the last two years qualifies. Send us a valid trade licence or commercial registration that shows the formation date. In Oman only, a valid Riyada (Entrepreneurship) card from the SME Development Authority also qualifies, whatever the company's age; send a copy of the card. We confirm eligibility before we plan your setup, and the rate applies to our services on your first project.
How long does the startup rate last?
The startup rate covers your first project with us, for one year, and applies to our services only: Zoho setup, development and support, and Google Workspace setup and training. Licences stay at the vendor's list price throughout. Your quote shows the hours at the startup rate, so you know your costs before work starts.
Which startup package should we choose?
Choose the 5-hour quick start if you need basic setup and business email on your domain: OMR 100, AED 1,000 or QAR 1,000 at the startup rate. Choose the 20-hour multi-app setup for basic configuration of up to five applications, such as Zoho Books, Zoho CRM and Zoho POS: OMR 400, AED 4,000 or QAR 4,000. A full basic setup typically takes about 25 hours, and we quote bigger needs. Licences are extra.
Can we start with email only?
Yes. Many startups begin with Zoho Workplace for business email on their own domain and add Zoho Books when they send their first invoice. Email still needs setup: the domain, mailboxes and SPF, DKIM and DMARC records so your messages are delivered. You can move to Zoho One later without changing your email address.
Is Zoho POS part of Zoho One?
No. Zoho POS is a separate Zoho subscription and is not included in Zoho One. Shops, cafés and outlets add Zoho POS on top of Zoho One or Zoho Books, and we connect it so sales at the counter reach your books. We size the POS licences to your outlets and counters.
Should we choose Google Workspace or Zoho Workplace?
Choose Zoho Workplace if you want email in the same account as Zoho Books and Zoho CRM, or if you plan to move to Zoho One. Choose Google Workspace if your team already works in Gmail, Docs and Meet. Both connect to Zoho CRM. As a Zoho, Microsoft and Google partner, we recommend the one that suits how your team works.
Do the Zoho apps work in Arabic?
Yes. Zoho CRM and Zoho Desk support Arabic, and Zoho Books produces invoices in Arabic and English in its Middle East editions. Zoho Mail also supports Arabic. Our team trains your staff in English or Arabic, and our offices in Muscat, Dubai and Doha support customers in both languages, Sunday to Friday, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm GST.
Do you discount Zoho or Google licences for startups?
No. Licences are at the vendor's list price. The startup saving is on our services: OMR 20, AED 200 or QAR 200 an hour for Zoho work, excluding VAT, and 20% off our quoted price for Google Workspace setup and training. Vendor startup programmes and credits are decided by Zoho, Google and Microsoft themselves.
Tell us about your startup
Send your trade licence or commercial registration and the number of people on your team, and we will recommend a package with a quote at the startup rate.
Call an office
- Dubai+971 4 447 5814
- Muscat+968 2200 6677
- Doha+974 7471 2837
Support: Sunday to Friday, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm GST