Accounting, VAT and Corporate Tax services in Sharjah
Fixed-fee bookkeeping, VAT and Corporate Tax for Sharjah companies — mainland and free zone — delivered remotely by our UAE team.
Sharjah companies are licensed by the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) on the mainland, or by a free zone such as SHAMS, SAIF Zone, Hamriyah Free Zone or SRTIP. Corporate Tax and VAT are federal, so the core obligations are the same as in Dubai; a few local points differ by licensing authority.
What every Sharjah company has to do
| Corporate Tax registration | Within 3 months of incorporation (companies set up on or after 1 March 2024) |
| Corporate Tax return | Every year, within 9 months of the financial year end |
| VAT | Registration once taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000; quarterly returns after that |
| Records | Kept for 7 years for Corporate Tax and at least 5 years for VAT |
| Free zone audit | Depends on the free zone and licence — we confirm the current requirement for your company |
Local points to watch
- Many Sharjah free zone companies serve clients across the UAE; income from mainland customers is generally non-qualifying for the 0% rate.
- Logistics and trading companies in SAIF Zone and Hamriyah often move goods through designated zones, which has its own VAT treatment.
- Media and consulting businesses in SHAMS that bill overseas clients should watch the VAT threshold — zero-rated export sales count towards it.
How we help Sharjah companies
- Monthly bookkeeping in Zoho Books (included in your plan), VAT returns and the annual Corporate Tax return, all handled remotely — documents are shared through our client portal.
- Free zone companies get a yearly Qualifying Free Zone Person review before the 0% rate is relied on.
- Audit-ready year-end accounts, with coordination with your independent auditor where an audit is required.
- Our cross-border tax experience helps groups and foreign-owned companies, and we support you with FTA queries, voluntary disclosures and penalty matters if they arise.
Setting up in Sharjah? Our sister team's Sharjah company setup guide compares the mainland and free zone routes.
Sources: Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on Corporate Tax; FTA Decision No. 3 of 2024; Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on VAT, as amended; Cabinet Decision No. 100 of 2023 and Ministerial Decision No. 265 of 2023.
Frequently asked questions
Can you keep the books for a Sharjah company from Dubai?
Yes. The tax rules are federal and the work is done on cloud software, with documents shared through our client portal, so the location of your licence does not change the service.
Do Sharjah free zone companies pay 0% Corporate Tax?
Only on qualifying income, and only if the company meets every Qualifying Free Zone Person condition, including audited financial statements. We test the position each year.
Is VAT different for goods moved within a Sharjah designated zone?
Certain movements of goods within or between designated zones can be outside the scope of VAT if the conditions are met. We check whether your zone is designated and whether the conditions apply.
Ready to hand over your books and returns?
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