Backlog & Catch-Up Accounting Services in Dubai
Months or even years behind on your books? TaxBox brings your records fully up to date, reconciled and compliant, so you're audit-ready and back in control. Handled by a dedicated expert, on a fixed fee.
Quick answer
Backlog accounting (also called catch-up accounting) is the process of updating incomplete or overdue financial records from previous months or years, recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and preparing accurate financial statements. TaxBox clears your backlog, brings your books current to UAE standards, and gets you VAT- and corporate-tax-ready, on a fixed fee.
Fallen behind on your books? You're not alone.
It happens to good businesses. Your bookkeeper left mid-year. The company grew faster than the admin could keep up. It kept getting pushed to next month while everything else took priority. Now there are months of unreconciled transactions, a folder of unsorted receipts, and a corporate tax deadline, an FTA notice, or a loan application that's no longer theoretical.
What matters now isn't how you got here. It's the fastest, most compliant way to get current, before it costs more than the clean-up itself. That's exactly what TaxBox does.
Warning signs
Signs your business needs catch-up accounting
- Your books are months or even years behind
- A VAT or corporate tax deadline is approaching and your records aren't ready
- You've received an FTA notice or audit request
- A bank or investor has asked for financial statements you can't produce
- Unreconciled accounts, missing entries, or a backlog of unsorted receipts
- Your previous bookkeeper or accountant left and nothing's been maintained since
What you get
Catch-Up Accounting, without the noise.
A dedicated UAE-based expert. Fixed monthly fee. No spreadsheets to fill in.
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Free review & scope
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We assess how far behind you are and give you a clear timeline and fixed quote, no surprises. If you'd rather see numbers first, our pricing is published upfront.
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Gather & organise
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We collect your invoices, bank statements, receipts and records for the missing periods, and structure them the way UAE law expects records to be kept.
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Record & reconcile
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We post every transaction and reconcile your accounts to UAE/IFRS standards, then keep them current with ongoing monthly bookkeeping.
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Produce audit-ready financials
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We deliver complete, accurate statements, ready for the FTA, your auditor, or your bank, and we bring any overdue VAT and corporate tax filings current at the same time.
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How it works
Four steps to handover.
Most clients are onboarded within a week. No spreadsheets to fill in beforehand.
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Free review & scope
We assess how far behind you are and give you a clear timeline and fixed quote.
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Gather & organise
We collect your invoices, bank statements, receipts and records for the missing periods.
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Record & reconcile
We post every transaction and reconcile your accounts to UAE/IFRS standards.
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Handover
Complete financials delivered, filings brought current, and ongoing bookkeeping set up so you stay on track.
Why TaxBox
Built so you can stop thinking about tax.
FTA-compliant by default
Every filing follows current Federal Tax Authority guidance.
A dedicated expert
One named accountant who knows your business year over year.
Fixed monthly fee
Scoped fixed-fee proposals. No hourly surprises.
On time, every time
Calendared prep, review and submission. No missed deadlines.
FAQ
Common questions.
What is backlog accounting?
Backlog accounting is the process of updating overdue or incomplete financial records, recording past transactions, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial statements. TaxBox does this end-to-end and brings your books fully current.
How long does it take to clear an accounting backlog?
It depends on how far behind you are and the complexity of your records; we give you an estimated timeline after a free review. We work to clear it quickly without sacrificing accuracy.
Can you help if I'm years behind, not just months?
Yes. We regularly reconstruct records spanning multiple financial years. However far back you've fallen, we'll bring you current, including registration steps you may have missed.
Will catching up help me avoid FTA penalties?
Up-to-date records let you file accurate, on-time VAT and corporate tax returns, which is how penalties are avoided. The Federal Tax Authority publishes the administrative penalties that apply to late or incorrect filings.
Do I still need to register for VAT if my records are behind?
If your taxable turnover crosses the mandatory threshold, registration is required regardless of the state of your books. We clear the backlog and handle the registration together.
What do you need from me to start?
Typically your bank statements, sales and purchase invoices, receipts, and any existing records for the missing periods. We give you a simple checklist on your first call.
How much corporate tax will I owe once my books are current?
That depends on your taxable profit for each period. You can get an instant estimate with our free calculator, and the Ministry of Finance sets out the corporate tax rules in full.
Where can I read the official UAE corporate tax rules?
The Ministry of Finance publishes the corporate tax law, cabinet decisions and guidance for businesses operating in the UAE.
What happens after my backlog is cleared?
We set you up with ongoing monthly bookkeeping so your books stay current and you never face a backlog again.
Let's talk
Let's get the boring bits off your desk.
Free 30-minute call. We'll tell you what you need filed, when, and what it'll cost. No obligation.
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