Since the introduction of VAT in 2018 and Corporate Tax in 2023, UAE-registered businesses face real financial compliance obligations from the first day of trading. For new Free Zone companies without prior UAE tax experience, navigating these requirements accurately and on time requires qualified accounting support. 

Without it, businesses risk filing errors, penalties, and administrative backlogs that become progressively harder to resolve as the company scales. Dubai South Business Hub has partnered with Mazeed Accountings L.L.C, a UAE-based professional accounting firm, to provide licence holders with subsidised access to accounting software, bookkeeping, VAT, and corporate tax services. This partnership complements the banking and taxation support resources already available through Beyond Hub.

About Mazeed Accountings 

Mazeed Accountings L.L.C is a UAE-based firm providing professional bookkeeping, VAT compliance, and corporate tax solutions for businesses across the Emirates. Its client base is primarily composed of SMEs and growing enterprises, closely mirroring the profile of a typical DSBH licence holder. Mazeed's offering spans both software-based accounting tools and direct professional advisory, enabling it to support clients at every level of complexity. 

The Financial Compliance Challenge for New UAE Businesses 

VAT registration is required once a company's taxable supplies exceed the mandatory threshold. Once registered, quarterly returns must be filed accurately with the Federal Tax Authority. Under the UAE Corporate Tax Law, companies with taxable income above AED 375,000 are subject to a nine percent corporate tax rate, with qualifying Free Zone entities potentially eligible for zero percent on qualifying income, a determination requiring careful accounting. 

For solo founders and small teams simultaneously managing business development, operations, and client delivery, the administrative burden of financial compliance can divert significant time from revenue-generating activity. Mazeed removes that burden at a substantially reduced cost through the DSBH partnership. 

What Mazeed Offers DSBH Founders 

12 Months Free Accounting Software (Essential Package) 

DSBH licence holders receive twelve months of free access to Mazeed's Essential accounting software, a fully functional cloud-based tool providing core bookkeeping, invoicing, expense tracking, and financial reporting from the point of licence issuance. This complements the broader business setup support available to new DSBH registrants. Standard subscription fees apply after the twelve-month period. 

For companies requiring the Advanced package, a fifty percent discount applies during the same initial twelve-month period. 

Example: A founder launching a consultancy on day one activates Mazeed's accounting software immediately, setting up their chart of accounts and issuing their first invoice before a single AED of revenue has been earned. VAT registration is configured correctly from the start, avoiding the costly retrospective work that arises when accounting is set up after trading has already begun. 

20% Discount on All Mazeed Professional Services 

All DSBH licence holders receive a twenty percent discount on all Mazeed professional services, including bookkeeping, VAT compliance, corporate tax filing, and advisory services. This applies across the full scope of Mazeed's offering with no category restrictions. 

Eligibility and Access 

The Mazeed partnership benefit is available to all active DWC-LLC licence holders registered with DSBH. Review your licence options against the business activities list and model your full first-year operational costs with the Business Setup Cost Calculator. For residency visa processing, access residency support services through Beyond Hub. 

Getting Started with Mazeed 

DSBH licence holders can activate their free accounting software access, redeem their professional services discount, and speak with Mazeed's advisory team at mazeed.com. Account activation is available from the point of licence issuance. 

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Frequently Asked Questions 

What does the twelve-month free accounting software include? 

The Essential package provides a fully functional cloud-based accounting tool including bookkeeping, invoicing, expense tracking, and financial reporting for twelve months at no cost. Upon completion of the free period, standard subscription fees apply unless an alternative arrangement has been agreed with Mazeed. Companies requiring the Advanced package are eligible for a fifty percent discount during the same twelve-month period. 

Does the twenty percent discount apply to VAT and corporate tax filing? 

Yes. The discount applies to all Mazeed professional services without restriction, including VAT compliance, return preparation, FTA registration, audit support, corporate tax filing, bookkeeping, and advisory. For Free Zone companies assessing eligibility for the Qualifying Free Zone Person regime, this discounted professional tax advisory is particularly valuable. 

When should a newly registered Free Zone company engage accounting services? 

Ideally at or immediately following licence issuance, before the company begins trading. This ensures that VAT registration, chart of accounts, and record-keeping processes are established correctly from the first transaction. Activating Mazeed's accounting software under the DSBH partnership benefit at registration provides this infrastructure from day one at no cost. 

Can Mazeed advise on the UAE Qualifying Free Zone Person corporate tax regime? 

Yes. Mazeed's advisory services include guidance on the Qualifying Free Zone Person regime, under which certain Free Zone companies may be eligible for a zero percent corporate tax rate on qualifying income. Determining eligibility requires analysis of revenue composition, substance requirements, and specific conditions under UAE Corporate Tax Law, all within Mazeed's professional scope, accessible at the discounted rate.