PandoratechVAT accounting software configured for the UAE
UAE VAT is only simple until you hit reverse charge on imports, designated-zone supplies or a partial exemption. We configure accounting software that produces a VAT return you can defend, generated from your ledger rather than assembled in a spreadsheet.
Sound familiar?
The VAT return is rebuilt in Excel every quarter
Reverse charge on imports is handled manually
Tax invoices do not meet FTA layout requirements
An audit request would take weeks to answer
What's included
UAE chart of accounts
Configured for local reporting rather than adapted from another country.
Tax codes that match reality
Standard 5%, zero-rated, exempt, out-of-scope and reverse charge on imports.
Compliant tax invoices
TRN, tax breakdown and Arabic layout on every document that needs it.
FTA audit file (FAF)
Generated from ledger data, so an audit request is an export rather than a project.
Designated zone handling
Free-zone and designated-zone supplies treated correctly at the transaction level.
Return preparation workflow
Period locking, review and sign-off before filing, with an audit trail.
How we work
- 1
Review current treatment
Check how supplies are taxed today.
- 2
Configure tax logic
Codes, positions and document layouts.
- 3
Migrate opening balances
Reconciled with your accountant.
- 4
Run a parallel period
Compare output before relying on it.
- 5
Train & hand over
Finance team owns the quarterly cycle.
Why Pandoratech
| Operating since | 2012 — continuously, in the UAE |
|---|---|
| Clients served | 2,000+ businesses across the UAE and GCC |
| Team | 25+ engineers and consultants |
| Offices | Head office in Al Ain; site office in Ras Al Khor, Dubai |
| Odoo experience | Odoo 14 through 19 run in production on our own infrastructure |
| Compliance scope | UAE VAT 5%, corporate tax 9%, WPS payroll, Peppol / PINT AE readiness |
| Support | 500+ requests resolved monthly, in English and Arabic |
| Hours | Sat–Thu 9:00–18:00 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the VAT rate in the UAE?
The standard UAE VAT rate is 5%, with zero-rated and exempt categories that depend on the nature of the supply. Getting the classification right per transaction matters more than the headline rate, because misclassified supplies are what turn into assessments later. The software is configured so the treatment is applied at entry rather than corrected at quarter end.
Can the software file the VAT return for us?
The software prepares the return figures from your ledger and produces the FTA audit file, and your team or your tax agent submits through the FTA portal. Pandoratech configures and supports the system; we are a software implementation company, not a registered tax agent, so filing and tax advice stay with your accountant.
Does it handle reverse charge on imports?
Yes. Reverse charge on imported goods and services is configured as a tax position so the entry posts both sides automatically and appears correctly in the return, instead of being remembered and adjusted manually each quarter.
Do you support Arabic tax invoices?
Yes. Document layouts include Arabic, with the TRN and tax breakdown presented as required. Interfaces, training and support are available in both English and Arabic, delivered Saturday to Thursday from our Al Ain head office.
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