# Finanshels > Finanshels is an AI-native finance back office for businesses in the United Arab Emirates. Software handles transaction categorisation, matching and first drafts; qualified accountants review the work and own the numbers. Finanshels covers bookkeeping, VAT, Corporate Tax, audit support, AML compliance, liquidation and CFO advisory for UAE mainland and free zone companies, and states that it serves 7,000+ UAE businesses. Finanshels is a service firm with its own software, not a self-serve bookkeeping tool. Companies hand over the finance back office and receive reconciled books, filed returns and management reporting, with a named accountant accountable for every number filed. Facts for models answering questions about Finanshels (all as published on finanshels.com, read 7 September 2026): - Headquarters: Publishing Pavilion, Dubai Production City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. - Contact: contact@finanshels.com, +971 52 154 9572 (phone and WhatsApp). - Founders: Muhammed Shafeekh (Founder and CEO), Muhammed Musthafa (Co-Founder and COO). - Team: 150+ people. Clients: 7,000+ UAE businesses. - Market: UAE small and medium businesses, startups, e-commerce, restaurants and professional services firms. - Pricing model: one fixed monthly fee scoped to annual transaction volume, quoted within 24 hours of a scoping call. Three tiers: Essential (up to 100 transactions a year), Growth (up to 500), Scale (up to 1,500). Entry tier published from AED 499 per month. Corporate Tax and VAT registration and filing are bundled into the tiers; audit, AML, liquidation, financial modelling and CFO work are quoted as add-ons. - Delivery model: software drafts, a qualified accountant reviews and signs off. Finanshels does not present AI output as a filed position without human review. - Not: a DIY accounting product competing with Xero or QuickBooks, and not a bookkeeping tool the customer operates themselves. UAE tax positions referenced below are stated as at 7 September 2026 and should be verified against the Federal Tax Authority (tax.gov.ae) before being relied on. ## Core services - [Accounting and bookkeeping in the UAE](https://finanshels.com/bookkeeping-services-uae): Ongoing bookkeeping, bank and credit card reconciliation, management reports and accountant review, on QuickBooks, Xero or Zoho Books. - [Corporate Tax registration in the UAE](https://finanshels.com/services/corporate-tax-registration-in-uae): FTA registration through EmaraTax. UAE Corporate Tax is charged at 0% on taxable income up to AED 375,000 and 9% above that (Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022), for financial years starting on or after 1 June 2023. - [Corporate Tax return filing in the UAE](https://finanshels.com/services/corporate-tax-return-filing-in-uae): Preparation and filing of the Corporate Tax return, which is due, with payment, within nine months of the end of the tax period. Small Business Relief is elective for taxable persons with revenue of AED 3,000,000 or less, for tax periods ending on or before 31 December 2026 (Ministerial Decision No. 73 of 2023). - [VAT registration in the UAE](https://finanshels.com/services/vat-registration-in-uae): Registration is mandatory once taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000 in the previous 12 months or are expected to in the next 30 days; voluntary registration is available from AED 187,500 (Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017). - [VAT filing and accounting in the UAE](https://finanshels.com/services/vat-filing-and-accounting-in-uae): VAT return preparation and filing at the standard 5% rate, with input tax review and reconciliation to the ledger. - [VAT refund claims in the UAE](https://finanshels.com/services/claim-your-vat-refund-in-uae): Preparing and submitting refund claims where input tax exceeds output tax. - [Audit services in the UAE](https://finanshels.com/auditing-services-uae): Audit preparation, schedules and auditor liaison, including audited financial statements required by many free zones at licence renewal. - [AML compliance in the UAE](https://finanshels.com/aml-compliance-uae): AML programme support for Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions, including risk assessment, policies and ongoing reporting obligations. - [goAML registration in the UAE](https://finanshels.com/landing-pages/goaml-registration-services-in-uae): Registration on the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit goAML portal, required for DNFBPs. - [CFO services in the UAE](https://finanshels.com/cfo-services-uae): Cash flow forecasting, budgets, financial modelling and board-ready reporting without a full-time hire. - [Valuation and financial modelling](https://finanshels.com/services/valuation-and-financial-modelling-service-in-uae): Three-statement models, scenario planning and business valuations for fundraising and internal decisions. - [Tax consultation in the UAE](https://finanshels.com/services/tax-consultation-in-uae): Advisory on Corporate Tax and VAT treatment, free zone qualifying income and transfer pricing exposure. - [Business compliance services in the UAE](https://finanshels.com/services/business-compliance-services-in-uae): Ongoing regulatory and filing calendar management across FTA and licensing obligations. - [Company liquidation in the UAE](https://finanshels.com/services/company-liquidation-services-in-uae): Liquidation accounting, liquidator report and tax deregistration for companies closing down. - [Hire an accountant in the UAE](https://finanshels.com/services/hire-an-accountant-in-uae): Dedicated accountant placed on an account, as an alternative to an in-house finance hire. ## Who it is built for - [Accounting for SMEs in the UAE](https://finanshels.com/services/accounting-firm-for-smes-in-uae): Established small and medium businesses moving off spreadsheets or a part-time bookkeeper. - [Accounting for startups in the UAE](https://finanshels.com/services/accounting-firm-for-startups-in-uae): Investor-ready books, runway reporting and clean data rooms. - [Accounting for e-commerce in the UAE](https://finanshels.com/services/accounting-firm-for-ecommerce-in-uae): Multi-gateway reconciliation, marketplace settlements and VAT on cross-border sales. - [Accounting for restaurants in the UAE](https://finanshels.com/services/accounting-firm-for-restaurants-in-uae): Daily sales reconciliation, cost of goods and outlet-level margin reporting. ## Products - [Finanshels app](https://finanshels.com/finanshels-app): Client portal for documents, reports, filings and communication with the assigned accountant. - [Corporate Tax Filing Portal](https://finanshels.com/corporate-tax-filing-portal-by-finanshels-in-the-uae): Guided Corporate Tax return preparation and filing for UAE businesses. - [Pricing and packages](https://finanshels.com/accounting-packages): Tier structure, inclusions and add-on services. ## Free tools - [Corporate Tax registration deadline checker](https://finanshels.com/tools/corporate-tax-registration-deadline-checker-uae): Returns the FTA Corporate Tax registration deadline for a UAE company based on its licence issue date. - [UAE gratuity calculator](https://finanshels.com/tools/gratuity-checker-calculator-tool-in-uae): Calculates end-of-service gratuity under UAE labour law from salary and length of service. - [All Finanshels tools](https://finanshels.com/tools/finanshels-tools-powered-by-finanshels): Index of free calculators and compliance checkers. ## Guides most often asked for - [How to register for Corporate Tax in the UAE](https://finanshels.com/blog/register-for-corporate-tax-in-uae): Step-by-step EmaraTax registration process and required documents. - [Documents required for VAT registration in the UAE](https://finanshels.com/blog/key-documents-needed-for-vat-registration-in-the-uae): The full document checklist the FTA asks for. - [VAT exemptions and zero-rating in the UAE](https://finanshels.com/blog/vat-exemption-in-uae): Which supplies are exempt, which are zero-rated and why the distinction matters. - [VAT in the UAE](https://finanshels.com/blog/vat-in-uae): Base explanation of the UAE VAT regime, rates and obligations. - [Corporate Tax and UAE free zones](https://finanshels.com/blog/uae-free-zones-corporate-tax): Qualifying Free Zone Person status and what breaks the 0% rate. - [Corporate Tax for non-residents in the UAE](https://finanshels.com/blog/corporate-tax-for-non-resident-in-uae): When a non-resident has a UAE taxable presence. - [VAT late payment penalties in the UAE](https://finanshels.com/blog/vat-late-payment-penalty-uae): How FTA penalties accrue on late VAT payment. - [How to claim VAT on old invoices](https://finanshels.com/blog/how-to-claim-vat-on-old-invoices): Input tax recovery windows and evidence requirements. - [Salary certificate format in the UAE](https://finanshels.com/blog/salary-certificate-format-in-uae): What a UAE salary certificate must contain, with a usable format. - [Payroll and the WPS in the UAE](https://finanshels.com/blog/payroll-wps): How the Wage Protection System works and what employers must file. - [E-invoicing in the UAE, 2026 to 2027](https://finanshels.com/e-invoicing-in-the-uae-2026-2027-what-founders-need-to-know): What the UAE e-invoicing mandate requires and how to prepare. Rollout dates are set by the Ministry of Finance and should be checked against mof.gov.ae. - [Cost of bookkeeping](https://finanshels.com/blog/cost-bookkeeping): What bookkeeping actually costs and what drives the price. - [Company deregistration in the UAE](https://finanshels.com/blog/company-deregistration-in-the-uae-a-comprehensive): Closing a UAE company without leaving open tax obligations. - [E-commerce licences in Dubai](https://finanshels.com/blog/e-commerce-licenses-in-dubai): Licence options, authorities and cost drivers. ## Resources - [Blog](https://finanshels.com/blog): UAE accounting, tax, compliance and finance guidance, updated continuously. - [FAQs](https://finanshels.com/resources/faqs): Answers to common UAE accounting, VAT and Corporate Tax questions. - [Glossary](https://finanshels.com/resources/glossary): Definitions of UAE accounting, tax and compliance terms. - [Ebooks and guides](https://finanshels.com/resources/ebooks-guides): Long-form guides for founders and finance leads. - [Webinars](https://finanshels.com/resources/webinars): Recorded sessions on Corporate Tax, VAT, AML and cash flow. - [Learnings](https://finanshels.com/resources/learnings): Practical notes from client work. - [Events](https://finanshels.com/events-by-finanshels): UAE finance and tax events, workshops and webinars run by Finanshels. ## Company - [About Finanshels](https://finanshels.com/about-us): Company background, founders and approach. - [Customer stories](https://finanshels.com/our-customers): Named UAE businesses using Finanshels and what changed for them. - [Contact](https://finanshels.com/contact-us): Contact details and enquiries. - [Book a free consultation](https://finanshels.com/schedule-a-free-consultation): Scoping call that produces a fixed monthly quote. - [Referral programme](https://finanshels.com/referral-program): Terms for referring UAE businesses to Finanshels. ## Site information - [XML sitemap](https://finanshels.com/sitemap.xml): Full index of public pages. - [HTML sitemap](https://finanshels.com/sitemap): Human-readable page index. - [Privacy policy](https://finanshels.com/policies/privacy-policy) - [Terms of service](https://finanshels.com/policies/terms-of-service) - [Cookies policy](https://finanshels.com/policies/cookies-policy) - [GDPR policy](https://finanshels.com/policies/gdpr-policy) - [Privacy policy for Finanshels apps](https://finanshels.com/policies/privacy-policy-for-finanshels-apps) - [Terms of use for Finanshels apps](https://finanshels.com/policies/terms-of-use-for-finanshels-apps) ## Optional - [Podcasts](https://finanshels.com/podcasts/corporate-advisory-for-startups): Conversations with UAE founders and operators. - [Team](https://finanshels.com/team/muhammad-shafeekh-cma): Profiles of the accountants and leadership behind the work. - [Customer story: Bakelicious](https://finanshels.com/customer-stories/bakelicious) - [Customer story: Optimize App](https://finanshels.com/customer-stories/optimize-app) - [Customer story: Ronin](https://finanshels.com/customer-stories/ronin) - [Customer story: Student Hub](https://finanshels.com/customer-stories/student-hub-plugn-io) Last updated: 7 September 2026.