Accounting software built for business in the UAE
Don’t let compliance admin weigh you down. Xero’s FTA-accredited software simplifies your reporting and invoicing. And everything works in the cloud – from direct feeds from banks like Wio to automated reconciliation – so you can handle jobs on the move.
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People around the world love Xero for its intuitive accounting system. In fact, 91% of customers agree Xero is easy to use.
Listed by the FTA in the UAE
Xero’s accredited software makes light work of your financial compliance, with a VAT solution coming soon.
Multi-currency accounting and reporting
Expand your trade with Xero’s automated currency conversion and EX tracking (available on the Premium plan).
Bank feeds from several UAE banks – including Wio
Connect your business bank accounts to Xero so your financial data updates regularly.
Keep pace with UAE tax complianc
As the FTA rolls out new mandates, Xero’s online accounting software helps you breeze through the requirements. Maybe that’s tax adjustments or switching to e-invoicing. Whatever the change, Xero stays up to date.
- Get ready for compulsory e-invoicing starting in January 2027 (Xero’s slick e-invoicing is coming soon)
- Accurately map your financial data to FTA-ready VAT returns (feature coming soon to Xero)
- Keep records of all your financial transactions in one central place, ready for reports and audits
Connect your business bank accounts to Xero
Ditch the manual imports – Xero connects to local banks to give you a fast system for super-accurate records. Your financial data regularly flows into Xero, where AI-powered tools help you fly through your reconciliation. Keep your books up to date and stay on top of cash flow!
- Get direct bank feeds from Wio and Alaan, and feeds from other banks via our integrated partner
- Let Xero suggest transaction matches for your reconciliations
- See a clear picture of your cash flow and upcoming bills on your Xero dashboard
Streamline compliance for your clients
Want to grow your accounting practice? Xero’s VAT accounting software will help you scale up with smooth workflows in one place. Sail through every client’s financial admin, including invoicing and VAT prep. And keep an eye on future FTA mandates with Xero’s evolving features.
- Boost your VAT and eInvoicing workflows to save time across your practice (VAT and e-invoicing coming soon)
- Analyse client data in one organised system
- Let Xero’s AI tools speed up jobs like reconciliations
- Easily train new staff in Xero’s user-friendly software
Designed for small business owners
Xero’s accounting software helps Dubai and UAE business owners do more with their days.
Hop into the Xero Accounting app to zip through admin on your phone or tablet
Let your accountant log in to your Xero organisation for an online meeting
Get help from Xero’s 24/7 online support team, and access technical guides for your business and accounting
Connect third-party apps when you need them
Expanding your business? Need specialised tools? Connect a wide range of specialist apps, from help with HR and time-tracking to advanced forecasting.
- Your data flows between Xero and all connected third-party apps
- Choose from 1000+ helpful apps from Xero’s App Store
- Add or delete apps as you go – no tech experience needed
FAQs on Xero’s accounting software for small businesses in the UAE
Yes – Xero is officially listed by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), meaning the software meets compliance requirements for the UAE.
Yes – Xero is officially listed by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), meaning the software meets compliance requirements for the UAE.
This feature is coming soon. Xero VAT accounting software will make it easy to follow the rules for your tax reporting. Xero will automatically calculate and record VAT for every transaction. And Xero will soon update with UAE-specific features that help speed up your admin, including:
- the ability to map your financial data to FTA-ready VAT returns
- guided workflows that are similar to EmaraTax fields
- prepopulated templates you can upload to the FTA portal
This feature is coming soon. Xero VAT accounting software will make it easy to follow the rules for your tax reporting. Xero will automatically calculate and record VAT for every transaction. And Xero will soon update with UAE-specific features that help speed up your admin, including:
- the ability to map your financial data to FTA-ready VAT returns
- guided workflows that are similar to EmaraTax fields
- prepopulated templates you can upload to the FTA portal
Almost! Xero is working towards the new Accredited Service Provider (ASP) requirements for e-invoicing in time for the start of the mandate (the first deadline is for large businesses to appoint their ASP by October 2026).
Once Xero has launched this feature, you can send and receive e-invoices with your Xero software – giving you swift, reliable online invoicing and supporting your financial compliance.
Almost! Xero is working towards the new Accredited Service Provider (ASP) requirements for e-invoicing in time for the start of the mandate (the first deadline is for large businesses to appoint their ASP by October 2026).
Once Xero has launched this feature, you can send and receive e-invoices with your Xero software – giving you swift, reliable online invoicing and supporting your financial compliance.
Yes – if you’re on the Premium plan, you can manage multiple currencies with Xero.
This includes monitoring foreign exchange rates in real time, instant currency conversions, and reporting in different foreign currencies.
Yes – if you’re on the Premium plan, you can manage multiple currencies with Xero.
This includes monitoring foreign exchange rates in real time, instant currency conversions, and reporting in different foreign currencies.
Yes – so far, Xero connects to several local banks, including Wio and Alaan.
This means your bank transaction data flows into your Xero organisation regularly, so you’re always up to date with your finances.
If Xero doesn’t connect to your bank, you can manually import your data.
Yes – so far, Xero connects to several local banks, including Wio and Alaan.
This means your bank transaction data flows into your Xero organisation regularly, so you’re always up to date with your finances.
If Xero doesn’t connect to your bank, you can manually import your data.
Xero offers a range of pricing plans for businesses of different sizes and types. You can switch between plans at any time.
Xero offers a range of pricing plans for businesses of different sizes and types. You can switch between plans at any time.
Xero software will be in English. We’ll be looking to add Arabic where it is required for compliance (e.g. VAT reporting).
Xero software will be in English. We’ll be looking to add Arabic where it is required for compliance (e.g. VAT reporting).
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Plans to suit your business
All pricing plans cover the accounting essentials, with room to grow.
Useful features to run your business
Xero’s online accounting software is designed to make life easier for small businesses – anywhere, any time.
