Doing Business in the UAE? Here’s Why We Built Exval
When you search for accounting firms in the UAE, you’re bound to see dozens of names offering a wide range of services related to accounting, tax, corporate structures, and any advice you can imagine. The market is crowded. So why did we create yet another accounting and tax firm in Dubai?
Through our own experience of doing business in the UAE, we noticed a common challenge among entrepreneurs — particularly expats — in finding consultants and accountants who consistently provide professional, transparent, and ethical services.
Our Story: From Expat Entrepreneurs to Trusted Advisors
We’re a team of European-born founders who launched our own businesses in the UAE — and quickly realised how tricky it is to navigate the local environment without the right support. Setting up a company is relatively easy here, but managing your books, taxes, and financial reporting? That’s where it gets complicated.
Too often we encountered:
- Communication errors.
- Accounting teams with limited knowledge of international standards.
- Documents submitted to authorities with errors or missing data.
- Unrealistic promises about 0% income tax that ignore UAE tax residency rules.
This wasn’t just frustrating — it was risky. So we decided to build something better.
What Makes Exval Different?
We launched Exval to raise the bar for accounting and tax compliance in the UAE — with a special focus on serving expat-owned businesses in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and other Emirates.
We’ve brought together a multilingual team of finance professionals with backgrounds at global companies like Wise, UniCredit, and top European law offices and accounting firms.
Our mission? Make accounting, bookkeeping, and tax compliance in the UAE clear, accurate, and trustworthy.
Common Problems Faced by Expats in the UAE Accounting Market
If you’ve lived or worked in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, you’ve probably experienced or heard of some of the following:
- Sales-focused advisors who overpromise and underdeliver.
- Bookkeepers who don’t follow IFRS or understand local FTA rules.
- Aggressive upselling when urgent filings are required.
- Confusing fee structures with hidden costs.
- Lack of support in European languages.
We built Exval to solve these problems — with a clear commitment to professionalism and consistency.
Our Values at Exval
We believe great accounting is more than numbers — it’s about trust, simplicity, and long-term thinking. These are the five values that shape everything we do:
1. Transparency
We keep it clear and honest — from pricing to compliance. No hidden fees, no upselling.
2. Reliability
We deliver what we promise: on time, accurately, and in line with UAE regulations.
3. Expat-Focus
We understand your needs — because we’ve been in your shoes. We do our best to support you in your language and work to your expectations.
4. Expertise
We combine global best practices with deep knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax, FTA requirements, and free zone rules.
5. Simplicity
We take care of the complex stuff — so you can focus on growing your business.
What Services Do We Offer?
We support expat entrepreneurs and foreign-owned companies across the UAE with:
- Monthly and annual bookkeeping packages
- VAT registration and filing
- Corporate Tax registration and returns
- FTA compliance and advisory
- Catch-up accounting and cleanup services
All services are delivered remotely, securely, and tailored to your business model.
Who We Serve?
Our team has hands-on experience in various industries, for example:
- Tech startups
- Freelancers and consultants
- E-commerce sellers
- Holding companies
- Professional service providers
Whether you’re launching a new company or scaling an existing business, we’re here to keep your accounting clean and your taxes compliant.
Why do UAE Businesses Choose Exval?
✔ Trusted by international entrepreneurs
✔ Remote onboarding — fast and paperless
✔ Transparent pricing — no surprises
✔ Services in English, German, Finnish, Estonian, Russian & more
✔ Compliant with FTA, IFRS, and local laws
Final Thoughts
If you’re an expat entrepreneur in the UAE, you deserve an advisor who understands your needs, speaks your language, and protects your interests. At Exval, that’s exactly what we offer.
Let us take the pressure off your accounting and tax compliance — so you can focus on what you do best: building your business.
📩 Ready to Simplify Your Accounting?
Book a free consultation with our team or read other posts in our Knowledge Hub to get tips, updates, and practical guides for expat-owned businesses in the UAE.
Exval — Built for Expats. Backed by Experts.