Industries We Serve
Accounting, VAT & Inventory for Retail & E-Commerce in the UAE
Online stores and retail chains sell across many channels: shops, websites, marketplaces and delivery partners. We reconcile every sales channel, payment gateway and stock movement so your margins and VAT returns are correct.
Overview
One Clear Set of Numbers Across Every Sales Channel
Retail and e-commerce businesses generate thousands of small transactions. Sales arrive through POS systems, Shopify or WooCommerce stores, Amazon and Noon, cash-on-delivery couriers and payment gateways, each with its own fees, timing and refunds. Without regular reconciliation, revenue, cash and VAT drift apart.
SAS Partners sets up bookkeeping that matches each channel to the bank, values inventory correctly and files VAT returns that agree with your sales data. Retailers with one shop and multi-branch groups alike get monthly reports that show real profit by store, channel and product line.
Common Challenges
What Retailers and Online Sellers Struggle With
- Marketplace and gateway payouts: settlements net of commission, shipping, refunds and fees that never match gross sales.
- Cash on delivery: courier collections remitted late or short and never chased.
- Inventory valuation: stock across warehouses, shops and fulfilment centres not counted or valued consistently.
- Returns and discounts: refunds, vouchers and promotions not reflected correctly in VAT.
- Cross-border sales: uncertainty over VAT on goods shipped outside the UAE.
- Multi-branch reporting: no clear view of profit per store or per channel.
Our Services
How We Support Retail & E-Commerce Businesses
- E-commerce bookkeeping with marketplace, gateway and courier reconciliation. E-commerce Accounting
- Inventory accounting including stock valuation, shrinkage and slow-moving stock reviews. Stock Audits
- VAT registration and returns covering discounts, returns, gift cards and exports. VAT & Corporate Tax
- E-invoicing readiness for the UAE mandate. UAE e-Invoicing
- ERP and POS integration so store, warehouse and finance data agree. ERP & Accounting Systems
- Management reporting by store, channel and product category. Accounting & Bookkeeping
UAE Tax & Compliance
Key Rules for Retailers in the UAE
- VAT registration is mandatory once taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000 over 12 months, and voluntary from AED 187,500.
- Prices shown to consumers should include VAT, and tax invoices must meet the FTA content requirements.
- Exports of goods outside the GCC implementation area can be zero-rated when export evidence is kept.
- Corporate Tax applies at 9% on taxable income above AED 375,000. Small Business Relief is available to eligible businesses with revenue up to AED 3 million for tax periods ending on or before 31 December 2029.
- E-invoicing: The UAE e-invoicing system becomes mandatory in phases: businesses with annual revenue of AED 50 million or more from 1 January 2027, and all other businesses from 1 July 2027. Each business must appoint an accredited service provider before its deadline.
Who We Work With
Retail Businesses We Support
- Online stores on Shopify, WooCommerce and Magento
- Sellers on Amazon.ae, Noon and other marketplaces
- Fashion, electronics, beauty and home-goods retailers
- Multi-branch retail chains and franchises
- Direct-to-consumer brands selling across the GCC
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
When does an online store need to register for VAT?
Registration is mandatory when taxable supplies in the UAE exceed AED 375,000 in the previous 12 months or are expected to in the next 30 days. Voluntary registration is possible from AED 187,500.
How do you reconcile Amazon, Noon and payment gateway payouts?
We match each payout to the underlying orders, fees, refunds and charges, post the fees as expenses and the sales at their gross value, so revenue and VAT are complete.
Do retailers need to prepare for e-invoicing?
Yes. The UAE e-invoicing system becomes mandatory in phases: businesses with annual revenue of AED 50 million or more from 1 January 2027, and all other businesses from 1 July 2027. Each business must appoint an accredited service provider before its deadline.
Can you work with our POS and online store data?
Yes. We work from exports of your POS, store platform and marketplace reports and can help automate the process.
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Talk to Our Experts
Contact our team or call +971 52 544 6773 to book a free consultation.
