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Accounting System Setup in Dubai

Configure the chart of accounts, tax codes, workflows and opening data correctly before errors become embedded.

Cost of Delay

There is no standalone setup fine, but incorrect tax codes and data migration can create recurring VAT, CT and reporting errors across every transaction.

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Case study

Example scenario, not a completed engagement

A company was moving systems with inconsistent tax codes and customer data. Regent redesigned the accounting structure, tested migrated balances and documented controls.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Regent include in its Accounting System Setup service?

Scope includes requirements and process mapping, chart-of-accounts and tax-code design, data migration and controls, and testing and handover. The proposal confirms entities, periods and exclusions.

When should we start and what will Regent need?

Start when the obligation, transaction, notice or deadline is known. Regent will issue a focused request list beginning with requirements and process mapping, entity details, records and dates.

Can we check our position before committing to the full service?

Yes. Use the Accounting System Readiness Check for an initial indication, then route the result to the appropriate Regent advisor.

What is a chart of accounts, and why does it matter?

The chart of accounts is the structured list of codes used to classify assets, liabilities, equity, income and expenses. A well-designed chart reflects how management runs the business while supporting VAT, Corporate Tax, audit and statutory reporting. Too few accounts hide useful information; too many create inconsistency. The design should include clear account definitions, ownership and rules for new codes. Source: UAE Legislation: Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021 on Commercial Companies; UAE Federal Tax Authority: Corporate Tax FAQs.

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