Costs vary based on business size, complexity, and whether an external audit is required.

• Startups / Early-Stage (Free Zone): Packages can start from AED 10,000 - 20,000 annually. This often bundles bookkeeping, VAT filing, and the preparation of annual financial statements suitable for initial investor pitches or accelerator applications (like in5).
• SMEs / Scale-Ups (Mainland): Typically AED 25,000 - 50,000+. This includes more detailed audit support, corporate tax filing, complex VAT treatment, and financial modeling for Series A or bank loan applications.
• Large Corporates / Multinationals: Custom pricing based on scope, often involving consolidated statements, transfer pricing reports, and IPO readiness preparation.

ROI: The investment typically yields a 5-10x return through successful funding rounds, optimized tax savings, and avoided penalties.

This is a crucial distinction:

• Audited Financial Statements: Have been examined by an independent auditor who provides an opinion (e.g., "unqualified") on whether they are free from material misstatement and comply with accounting standards (IFRS). This is about verification and compliance.
• Investor-Ready Financial Statements: Are strategically prepared and presented to tell a compelling business story. They are usually audited (which adds credibility) but also include forward-looking projections, clear narratives, visual summaries of key metrics, and are structured to answer an investor's core questions about growth, profitability, and risk upfront. This is about communication and persuasion.

Think of it this way: An audit is the foundation of credibility. The investor-ready presentation is the polished house you build on that foundation to attract buyers.

Absolutely. This is a common scenario we handle. Our process begins with an initial assessment to identify gaps in your current bookkeeping, VAT filings, or tax calculations. We then perform a "clean-up" and reconciliation phase to bring your historical records into compliance.

We specialize in:

• Correcting past VAT errors and filing voluntary disclosures with the FTA to minimize penalties.
• Reconciling bank statements and categorizing years of transactions.
• Implementing cloud accounting systems (like Xero) for future accuracy and real-time reporting.

Our goal is to not only create clean, forward-looking statements but also to rectify past issues to ensure your business has a solid, compliant financial foundation moving forward.

Yes, this is a key part of our value-add. We don't just hand over PDFs. We provide consultation and support to help you effectively communicate the financial story to investors.

• Key Metric Extraction: We highlight the 5-7 most important financial metrics (e.g., LTV:CAC, Burn Rate, Gross Margin trend) that should be in your pitch deck.
• Narrative Development: We help you craft the story around the numbers—explaining growth drivers, unit economics, and the path to profitability.
• Forecast Integration: We ensure your financial projections align seamlessly with the operational milestones and market assumptions presented in your deck.
• Q&A Preparation: We anticipate and help you prepare answers to tough financial questions investors are likely to ask during due diligence.

Our standard, proven process takes 4 to 6 weeks from initial engagement to delivery of the final, polished investor-ready package.

Timeline Breakdown:

• Weeks 1-2: Data gathering, cleanup, and reconciliation.
• Weeks 3-4: Draft statement preparation and internal review.
• Weeks 5-6: Final audit checks (if applicable), strategic polishing, visualization, and delivery with a consultation session.

Expedited Options: For businesses with urgent funding deadlines, we offer expedited timelines. Contact us directly to discuss accelerated options.

This timeframe is significantly faster than the 8-10 weeks often quoted by generic competitors, as investor-ready preparation is our core specialty.