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Virtuzone
Virtuzone is the UAE’s first and largest company formation specialists and an award-winning corporate service provider. Established in 2009, Virtuzone has set up the companies of more than 80,000 entrepreneurs from 180 countries. With over 250 staff members speaking 40 languages, Virtuzone provides end-to-end company formation and corporate services, ranging from trade license and visa processing to bank account opening, tax consultancy, compliance, accounting, legal services, and more. Virtuzone—and its sister companies Taxready.ae, Next Generation Equity and MAKTABI—are now part of Ascentium, a Singapore-based global business services platform supporting over 20,000 active clients across 25 cities and nine markets in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.
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Pi Flow
At Pi Flow, you get a complete team manage to your accounting, from bookkeeping to financial reports generation and tax returns. We make sure we deliver accurate and on time books through accurate data entry and reporting for your SME.
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ألفا برو كونسالتينغ م.د.م.س Alpha Pro Partners
We are a Bookkeeping firm that specializes in supporting small business and start-ups in the UAE and Saudi Arabia to grow and succeed.
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LiveSync Accounting
We are a full-service Online Accounting Firm based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, primarily focused on Outsourced Online Accounting Services. Our aim is to make our Client's accounting information system simple, easy, and efficient, - all live and sync online. We are committed to deliver cost effective and reliable services from a team of qualified and experienced accountants and advisers.
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Mizan Accounting | ميزان للخدمات المحاسبية
Mizan is a specialized accounting firm offering remote accounting services. Mizan provides comprehensive solutions for managing the financial accounts of businesses, allowing business owners to focus on growing their businesses instead of dealing with financial details. Mizan's services include financial reporting, managing accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with tax and financial regulations. With a team of professional accountants and modern technology, Mizan guarantees high accuracy and efficiency in all its accounting services.
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Quanta | كوانتا
Quanta Consulting was established through an elite group of experts to provide advanced accounting services
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JAZAA FOR MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCIES
Jazaa Business Services is a boutique business consulting and strategic advisory firm with 10+ Years of Experience. We are a team of skilled professionals bonded by the desire to help entrepreneurs convert their ideas into executable and scalable plans. We help you scale faster. The team consists of financial and analytics experts who have very strong academic backgrounds and varied industry experiences. We have a very high level of ethical and moral commitment in all our business practices and robust corporate governance. We are proud of our long list of clientele from across the globe including U.S., Europe, and Australia. The passion, enthusiasm, and the will to perform and delight our clients is unmatched. We strive to surpass even the highest expectation of our clients in terms of quality of work.
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Payroll Management for businesses in KSA and the UAE
Payroll in the GCC is not just salary processing. In Saudi Arabia it involves GOSI contributions for Saudi employees, Wage Protection System (WPS) file submission, end-of-service benefit calculations, and — for businesses with Saudization targets — Nitaqat compliance tracking. Get any one of these wrong and you're dealing with a labour ministry issue, not just an accounting error.
Frequently asked questions
What does payroll compliance involve in Saudi Arabia?
KSA payroll compliance includes monthly salary processing, GOSI contributions for Saudi employees, WPS file submission, Nitaqat Saudization tracking, and accurate end-of-service benefit accruals. Missing any of these can trigger Ministry of Human Resources penalties or affect your Nitaqat band.
How does UAE payroll differ from Saudi payroll?
UAE payroll requires WPS compliance, GPSSA contributions for UAE nationals or DEWS for eligible free zone employees, and end-of-service gratuity calculations. The 2022 Labour Law update changed gratuity rules for new hires. Both markets require accurate payslip records and payroll journal entries in your accounting system.
How much does payroll management cost in the GCC?
Most firms charge SAR 50–150 per employee per month in KSA and AED 50–150 per employee per month in the UAE. Minimum engagement fees apply for teams under 5 employees. Businesses with complex variable compensation — commissions, bonuses, allowances — may fall toward the higher end.
Can a payroll firm handle GOSI registration for a new business?
Yes. Most payroll specialists in this directory handle GOSI registration for new businesses, monthly contribution filings, and initial Nitaqat classification setup. This is typically bundled with monthly payroll management rather than charged separately.
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