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Zoho Partner for UAE — Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, Set Up Online

Infobyd is a Zoho Advanced Partner based in India and a remote Zoho partner for the UAE, helping businesses in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah set up Zoho CRM, Zoho Books, Zoho Inventory and Zoho One. We configure Zoho Books for UAE VAT and help you prepare for e-invoicing, all online by video call. We have no office in the UAE; our team works from Indore, India, which is only 1.5 hours ahead of UAE time.

  • 4.3 on Google (74 reviews)
  • 4.8 on Zoho Partner Directory
Local view · UAE

Why UAE businesses are looking at their systems now

E-invoicing is coming to the UAE, and businesses must choose an accredited provider. Zoho's UAE e-invoicing page gives these dates:

Please confirm these dates with your tax adviser, as rules can change. If your invoices come from spreadsheets or an old desktop tool, this is a good time to fix the whole sales-to-accounts flow, not only the invoice.

What we often see
  • Businesses with revenue of AED 50 million or more: appoint an e-invoicing provider (ASP) by 30 October 2026; e-invoicing is mandatory from 1 January 2027.
  • Businesses with revenue below AED 50 million: appoint an ASP by 31 March 2027; mandatory from 1 July 2027.
  • Government entities: appoint an ASP by 31 March 2027; mandatory from 1 October 2027.
Inside Zoho Books

What Zoho Books offers for UAE VAT and e-invoicing

Zoho Books UAE edition, as described by Zoho:

Zoho Books · UAE edition Settings
  • VAT set-up with your 15-digit Tax Registration Number (TRN), your emirate, and whether you are in a Designated Zone.
  • VAT on invoices, bills and credit notes, and VAT return filing directly with the FTA's EmaraTax portal.
  • A corporate tax section with reports for corporate tax filing.
  • E-invoicing Zoho says it is an accredited e-invoicing service provider (ASP) recognised by the UAE Ministry of Finance. Zoho Books can create e-invoices in the PINT-AE format and send them through the Peppol network.
  • English and Arabic language options. We check how your invoice template shows both languages.
5% standard VAT rate

The standard VAT rate in the UAE is 5%. Your tax adviser stays responsible for tax advice and filing decisions; we do the software setup.

Our work

What we do for UAE clients

01

Zoho Books and VAT

Organisation, TRN, Designated Zone, tax rates, items, invoice templates and e-invoicing readiness, checked with your accountant.

02

Zoho CRM

Leads, site visits, quotes and deal stages, linked to Books. WhatsApp through a WhatsApp Business API provider.

03

Moving to Zoho Books

We plan and move your masters and opening balances from spreadsheets or exports of your old accounting software into Zoho Books.

04

Zoho One, Inventory and Creator

Stock across warehouses, dealer orders and custom apps.

Inside Zoho CRM and Zoho Creator

Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah: different business needs

Each emirate sells in its own way. Most of our UAE projects start with Zoho CRM for sales and Zoho Creator for the custom parts, then link Zoho Books for VAT.

Zoho CRM + Zoho Creator · UAE Pipelines
  • Dubai Trading, re-export, logistics and real estate, much of it through free zones such as Jebel Ali and DMCC
    Zoho CRM Leads from portals, WhatsApp and walk-ins, quotes in AED and USD, and follow-up reminders for every deal
    Zoho Creator Unit booking apps for real estate companies and shipment tracking for trading and distribution businesses
  • Abu Dhabi Energy, industrial zones such as KEZAD, and many government-linked companies
    Zoho CRM Long tender and account cycles, with approvals before a quote goes out
    Zoho Creator Vendor registration, project tracking and site reports
  • Sharjah Large industrial areas and free zones such as SAIF Zone and Hamriyah, with many manufacturers and SME traders
    Zoho CRM Dealer and distributor sales, with visit and order tracking
    Zoho Creator Production orders, job cards and quality checks

In January 2026 Zoho opened data centre regions in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, certified to serve government and semi-government entities — useful if your contracts ask for data kept in the UAE. Zoho picks the data centre from the country chosen at sign-up.

Pending approval – hidden on live site LOCAL CASE STUDY: pending approval
Our checklist

Things we check in every UAE Zoho setup

Checked in every project
Setup checklist
  • Data centre: UAE or another region — agreed before we start.
  • Currency: AED base currency, plus USD, INR or others if you trade abroad.
  • E-invoicing: your revenue band, deadline and choice of ASP.
  • Licences: Zoho shows UAE prices in AED on its own site; cost depends on app, plan and users. See Zoho Books UAE pricing and Zoho One pricing. You can buy licences directly from Zoho or through Infobyd — we resell Zoho licences in your country too.
  • Our invoices: billing currency for our services, in AED or USD — we bill in your local currency.
Time zones

How do meetings work between India and the UAE?

1.5 h India is 1.5 h ahead of Dubai
8:30 am – 5:30 pm Our 10 am – 7 pm IST day, in GST
Your whole working day Best time for calls
India IST · UTC+5:30
Our office day
12 am 6 am 12 pm 6 pm
Dubai GST · UTC+4
Typical 9–5 business day
12 am 6 am 12 pm 6 pm
Our office day (IST) Typical 9–5 day in Dubai

The UAE is on Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4) all year, with no daylight saving. India is 1.5 hours ahead. Our office day of 10:00 am – 7:00 pm IST is 8:30 am – 5:30 pm in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah — almost your full working day. So a Zoho consultant for Sharjah, Dubai or Abu Dhabi teams is easy to reach during your day. We work Monday to Friday; if your team works a different week, we agree call days at the start.

How we work with UAE teams

  1. Our working day almost fully overlaps with yours, so calls are easy.
  2. We start with a free 30-minute video call, share a written plan and quote, meet on a fixed weekly slot, and train your team live in English (sessions are recorded).
  3. Time depends on scope — we share a clear plan after the free consultation.
Why Infobyd

Why choose Infobyd as your Zoho partner in the UAE?

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2016

Zoho Advanced Partner; company founded in 2016; led by a CEO working with Zoho since 2012.

1240+

1240+ clients served in India and abroad; a team of 30+ people.

4.8

Rated 4.8 on the Zoho Partner Directory and 4.3 on Google (74 reviews, Indore).

  • Zoho certifications in Zoho CRM, Zoho Creator and Zoho Marketing Automation.

Our work, in our clients' words

Real case studies, client reviews and guides linked to this page.

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What our clients say

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Zoho Books ready for UAE VAT?

Yes. Zoho Books UAE edition supports TRN, emirate and Designated Zone settings, VAT on transactions, and VAT return filing with EmaraTax, as per Zoho's help documents.

Do you have an office in Dubai?

No. We work remotely from our offices in Indore and Patna, India. India is only 1.5 hours ahead of the UAE, so our working days almost fully overlap. You still get a full Zoho implementation partner for the UAE, working online.

How much does Zoho cost in the UAE?

Zoho's UAE prices are in AED on its own website and depend on app, plan and users. For our services, we send a written quote after the free call.

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