Accounting & Bookkeeping licence in the UAE
Accounting and bookkeeping offices design accounting systems and keep books for a fee — they typically cannot audit accounts. Compare IFZA, Ajman Free Zone and Dubai mainland DET for how you want to sell the service.
- IFZA (Dubai)
- 6920003
- Ajman Free Zone
- AM-11464, AM-11564
- Dubai mainland (DET)
- 6920003
What the authority says
Includes the offices specialized in setting and designing accounting systems for companies and firms, designing accounting documents, records and books, setting documentary cycles or other accounting processes. These offices offer services against fixed fees, but may not examine or audit accounts.
IFZA activity catalogue · synced 4 September 2026
Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Listed | Code6920003 | Licence typeProfessional | ApprovalNone flagged | FacilityNot restricted in the catalogue |
| Ajman Free Zone | Listed | CodeAM-11464, AM-11564 | Licence typeServices | ApprovalNot stated | FacilityOffice, Virtual office |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Listed | Code6920003 | Licence typeProfessional | ApprovalNot stated | FacilityOffice |
Catalogue evidence, not legal advice. Authorities change activity lists without notice — confirm before you file.
Routes that list this activity
- IFZA (Dubai)Dubai address, available with Dubai Setup IndexFrom, no visaAED 12,900
Updated
Open guide - Ajman Free ZoneLower cost, available with Dubai Setup IndexFrom, no visaAED 5,555
Updated
Open guide - Dubai mainland (DET)Onshore trading rights, Ejari premisesFrom, no visaAED 14,000
Updated
Open guide
A route listing the activity is a starting point. The authority confirms eligibility when you apply.
Additional conditions
- Dubai mainland (DET) investor-visa capital
- Often discussed around AED 48,000 shareholder share for investor-visa planning — confirm current DET practice.
- Dubai mainland (DET) Ejari
- Expected
Facility and premises restrictions
- Ajman Free Zone AM-11464 facilities
- Office, Virtual office
- Ajman Free Zone AM-11564 facilities
- Office, Virtual office
Free zone or mainland
- Both IFZA in Dubai and Ajman Free Zone list this activity, so the choice is a Dubai licence address against a lower package cost.
- Dubai mainland under DET lets you invoice UAE mainland clients directly, but it expects Ejari-registered premises and runs longer than a free-zone desk package.
Also catalogued elsewhere
The same activity name appears in other authority catalogues we track. This is a name match, not a legal equivalence, and Dubai Setup Index does not file in these zones.
- DMCC7412-02 · Service
- Meydan Free Zone6920.96
- SPC Free Zone6920.96
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FAQ
Can a bookkeeping licence include audit?
Usually no — bookkeeping and audit are different regulated lines. If you need audit, pick the correct activity and approvals.
Free zone or mainland for accounting services?
Free zone is often faster for an export-oriented practice. Mainland helps when you need onshore DET licensing to serve local clients directly.
Licence Accounting & Bookkeeping with Dubai Setup Index
Compare free-zone and Dubai mainland requirements for costs, premises and how you invoice.