Standard
AED60
per organisation per month · month, annual billing
- Month, monthly billing: AED 69
- Per year excl. VAT: 720
- Users included: 3
- Recurring expenses
- Custom fields and custom reports
- Transaction period locking
- API access
Zoho Books · UAE · Dubai office
Zoho Booksin UAE
Accounting for VAT returns on EmaraTax, corporate tax and the 2027 e-invoicing mandate, set up and supported by a Zoho Authorized Partner in JLT, Dubai.
Why UAE businesses choose Gulf Infotech for Zoho
- Zoho Authorized Partnerwith a Dubai entity, Gulf Infotech FZCO.
- In the Middle East since 2007with 1,500+ active cloud customers.
In short
Zoho Books in the UAE costs from AED 60 per organisation per month on the Standard plan, billed annually, plus 5% VAT. Zoho is on the Ministry of Finance list of accredited e-invoicing service providers. Gulf Infotech, one of the oldest Zoho partners in the UAE and a Zoho Authorized Partner in Dubai, sets it up across all seven emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah).
How much does Zoho Books cost in the UAE?
Zoho Books in the UAE costs AED 60 to AED 660 per organisation per month on annual billing, before 5% VAT. These are Zoho's own UAE prices in dirhams, not a dollar conversion.
Professional
AED90
per organisation per month · month, annual billing
- Month, monthly billing: AED 129
- Per year excl. VAT: 1,080
- Everything in Standard
- Users included: 5
- Sales and purchase orders
- Multi-currency transactions
- Timesheets and project profitability
- Inventory tracking and price lists
Premium
AED120
per organisation per month · month, annual billing
- Month, monthly billing: AED 159
- Per year excl. VAT: 1,440
- Everything in Professional
- Users included: 10
- Fixed asset management
- Budgets and cash-flow forecasting
- Vendor portal
- Custom modules and functions
Elite
AED280
per organisation per month · month, annual billing
- Month, monthly billing: AED 349
- Per year excl. VAT: 3,360
- Everything in Premium
- Users included: 10
- Warehouses and composite items
- Serial number and batch tracking
- Blueprints
- Shopify integration, up to 2 stores
Ultimate
AED660
per organisation per month · month, annual billing
- Month, monthly billing: AED 799
- Per year excl. VAT: 7,920
- Everything in Elite
- Users included: 15
- Advanced analytics and 50+ ready-made charts
- Get an AED quote
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Compare all features
| Feature | Standard | Professional | Premium | Elite | Ultimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Users included | 3 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 15 |
| Recurring expenses | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Custom fields and custom reports | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Transaction period locking | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| API access | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Sales and purchase orders | Not included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Multi-currency transactions | Not included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Timesheets and project profitability | Not included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Inventory tracking and price lists | Not included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Sales and purchase approvals | Not included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Custom workflows and user roles | Not included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Fixed asset management | Not included | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Budgets and cash-flow forecasting | Not included | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Vendor portal | Not included | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Custom modules and functions | Not included | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Warehouses and composite items | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Serial number and batch tracking | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Blueprints | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Shopify integration, up to 2 stores | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Advanced analytics and 50+ ready-made charts | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
From the vendor's pricing page: zoho.com/om/books/pricing/, 9 Nov 2026
Prices as of October 2026 · per organisation per month · exclude VAT (5%). After the first 100, e-invoice transaction packs start at AED 41 per 100. Plan features in full: Zoho Books.
Licences are one component: deployment and security configuration, migration, training and support are separate, paid components, quoted for your requirement.
Monthly prices, paid annually upfront with a 12-month commitment.
Good to know
Which plan do UAE companies need for e-invoicing?
Professional is the lowest plan that can send UAE e-invoices. On Professional and every higher plan, e-invoicing is an add-on: the first 100 transactions are free, then you buy one-time packs (AED 41 per 100, AED 185 per 500, AED 330 per 1,000). Standard covers VAT returns but not e-invoicing, multi-currency or corporate tax, so most VAT-registered trading companies in Dubai and Sharjah should start on Professional. A company sending 1,500 B2B invoices a year uses the 100 free transactions, then a 1,000 pack and a 500 pack: AED 515. The same add-on applies to Zoho Books inside Zoho One. Onboarding to e-invoicing is a separate paid service from Gulf Infotech, with our service fee and an annual maintenance fee (AMC) on top of Zoho's charges.
Good to know
What do UAE tax rules ask of your accounting software?
UAE businesses deal with three tax obligations, and Zoho Books has a feature for each.
Dates according to the UAE Ministry of Finance (Ministerial Decision 244 of 2025, as amended by Ministerial Resolution 66 of 2026). For the full picture, see UAE e-invoicing.
VAT
Rule (October 2026)
5% since 1 January 2018, returns filed with the FTA on EmaraTax
Zoho Books UAE edition
VAT tracking, VAT return and audit reports, direct VAT filing with EmaraTax (Standard and up)
E-invoicing
Rule (October 2026)
Peppol-based, through an accredited service provider (ASP); pilot from 1 July 2026
Zoho Books UAE edition
PINT-AE e-invoices and credit notes sent and received over Peppol
E-invoicing deadline, other businesses
Rule (October 2026)
Appoint an ASP by 31 March 2027, live by 1 July 2027
Zoho Books UAE edition
Same
Corporate tax
Rule (October 2026)
9% on taxable income above AED 375,000, 0% up to it
Zoho Books UAE edition
Corporate tax module and reports for the return (Professional and up)
E-invoicing deadline, revenue AED 50 million+
Rule (October 2026)
Appoint an ASP by 30 October 2026, live by 1 January 2027
Zoho Books UAE edition
E-invoicing add-on on Professional or higher
Good to know
Is Zoho Books data stored in the UAE?
Yes, for UAE accounts. Zoho runs a data centre in the UAE and places an account in a region based on the country picked at signup. That suits clients who ask for UAE hosting; your compliance team decides any other requirements.
How we set it up
How does a UAE company move to Zoho Books?
We switch at a VAT quarter end, so one return never spans two systems.
Step 01
Check
VAT registration, tax groups, free zone or mainland, designated zone supplies and corporate tax period.
Step 02
Configure
Chart of accounts, VAT codes including reverse charge, AED base currency, branches per emirate if needed.
Step 03
Migrate
Masters, open items and trial balance from Tally, QuickBooks, Xero or Excel. See Zoho Books vs Tally, QuickBooks and Xero.
Step 04
Connect e-invoicing
Register on Peppol through Zoho, test PINT-AE invoices and credit notes with your largest customers. Detail: e-invoicing with Zoho.
Step 05
Train and support
Invoicing, bank reconciliation, VAT and corporate tax reports, in English or Arabic, then support from Dubai.
Local support
What local support do UAE customers get?
Dubai office in JLT
Office open Monday to Friday; support runs Sunday to Friday, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm GST.
All seven emirates
All served remotely.
English and Arabic
Bilingual tax invoices, training and support in either language.
Beyond accounting
Zoho CRM, Zoho Inventory and Zoho in the UAE from the same team.
Visit us
Gulf Infotech Dubai office
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zoho Books cost in the UAE?
Zoho Books in the UAE costs AED 60 per organisation per month for Standard, AED 90 for Professional, AED 120 for Premium, AED 280 for Elite and AED 660 for Ultimate on annual billing, as of October 2026. Monthly billing costs AED 69 to AED 799. Add 5% VAT.
Is Zoho Books FTA approved?
Zoho describes Zoho Books as an FTA-accredited accounting platform, and Zoho Software Trading LLC is on the Ministry of Finance list of accredited e-invoicing service providers (checked October 2026). In practice that means VAT returns can be filed directly with EmaraTax and e-invoices go out in the PINT-AE format over Peppol.
Is Zoho Books ready for UAE e-invoicing in 2027?
Yes. The UAE edition issues PINT-AE e-invoices and credit notes through Peppol on Professional and higher plans, through the e-invoicing add-on. Businesses with revenue of AED 50 million or more go live on 1 January 2027, and others on 1 July 2027. Set up and test before your provider appointment deadline.
Does Zoho Books handle UAE corporate tax?
Yes, on Professional and higher plans. Zoho Books has a corporate tax module where you prepare the return figures, which you then file on the FTA portal; Zoho says more corporate tax reports are still being added. UAE corporate tax is 9% on taxable income above AED 375,000. Your tax adviser still decides adjustments such as exempt income and small business relief.
Can Zoho Books issue invoices in Arabic for UAE customers?
Yes. The UAE edition includes bilingual Arabic and English invoice templates, so one tax invoice shows your TRN, item descriptions and totals in both languages. We add Arabic customer and item names during setup where customers or government entities need them.
Do you work with free zone companies?
Yes. We set up Zoho Books for JAFZA, DMCC, DAFZA, Sharjah, RAK and other free zone companies as well as mainland firms. The setup differs where you make designated zone supplies or belong to a VAT tax group, so we review your VAT certificate and supply chain before configuring tax codes.
Get Zoho Books pricing for your UAE company
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