# Stevva

> Stevva is a Dubai-based corporate services group. We handle business setup, accounting, tax, auditing and compliance in the UAE with fixed prices agreed up front — the clear way. Offices in Dubai, Sharjah and Gurugram.

Site: https://www.stevva.com/

## Business setup
- [Free zone company setup](https://www.stevva.com/free-zone-setup.html): What a free zone company is, the major UAE free zones, types and requirements
- [Mainland company setup](https://www.stevva.com/mainland-setup.html): LLC and other legal forms, jurisdictions and requirements
- [Offshore company setup](https://www.stevva.com/offshore-setup.html): RAK ICC, JAFZA and Ajman offshore jurisdictions
- [DAFZA (Dubai Airport Free Zone)](https://www.stevva.com/dafza-free-zone.html): Air-cargo free zone beside DXB, a VAT designated zone: 2026 costs, aviation license and dual license
- [JAFZA (Jebel Ali Free Zone)](https://www.stevva.com/jafza-free-zone.html): Port-side trade and logistics zone, a VAT designated zone: 2026 costs, warehouses and visas
- [DMCC free zone Dubai](https://www.stevva.com/dmcc-free-zone.html): Realistic 2026 costs from ~AED 47,000 first year, share capital, audit rules and visas
- [IFZA free zone Dubai](https://www.stevva.com/ifza-free-zone.html): License costs from AED 12,900, visas and 2026 setup process
- [Meydan free zone Dubai](https://www.stevva.com/meydan-free-zone.html): License from ~AED 12,500 including the address, fully remote setup in 1–5 days, e-commerce licensing
- [Shams free zone (Sharjah Media City)](https://www.stevva.com/shams-free-zone.html): 2026 license packages from AED 5,750, visas and setup
- [Activity approvals & product registration](https://www.stevva.com/activity-approvals-product-registration.html): Government approvals for regulated activities
- [License amendment & renewals](https://www.stevva.com/license-amendment-renewals.html): Change activities, shareholders or address; renew on time
- [Company liquidation & license cancellation](https://www.stevva.com/license-cancellation-closure-support.html): Close a UAE company properly

## Tax
- [Corporate tax advisory & compliance](https://www.stevva.com/corporate-tax-advisory-compliance.html): The 9% regime, 0% band, free zone (QFZP) status, registration and returns
- [VAT advisory & compliance](https://www.stevva.com/vat-advisory-compliance.html): The 5% regime, registration thresholds, returns, refunds and FTA audits
- [Excise tax advisory & compliance](https://www.stevva.com/excise-tax-advisory-compliance.html): The 50% and 100% regime, registration and monthly filings
- [Transfer pricing & benchmarking](https://www.stevva.com/transfer-pricing-benchmarking-services.html): Arm's length pricing, Local & Master File
- [Tax residency certificate (TRC)](https://www.stevva.com/tax-residency-certificate.html): Eligibility and process for individuals and companies
- [E-invoicing advisory & implementation](https://www.stevva.com/e-invoicing-advisory-implementation.html): UAE Peppol 5-corner model and PINT AE readiness
- [Tax technology solutions](https://www.stevva.com/tax-technology-solutions.html): Tax engines, ERP tax configuration, e-invoicing integration

## Accounting
- [Accounting & bookkeeping](https://www.stevva.com/accounting-bookkeeping.html): Periodical, outsourced and backlog accounting for UAE businesses
- [Accounting review & clean-up](https://www.stevva.com/accounting-review-cleanup.html): Fix, reconcile and catch up your books
- [Accounts payable outsourcing](https://www.stevva.com/accounts-payable-outsourcing.html): Invoice processing, approvals and payments
- [Virtual CFO services](https://www.stevva.com/virtual-cfo-services.html): Fractional finance leadership for SMEs and startups
- [TallyPrime setup & training](https://www.stevva.com/tallyprime-setup-training.html): Implementation, VAT and corporate tax configuration
- [Zoho Books setup & training](https://www.stevva.com/zohobooks-setup-training.html): FTA-compliant cloud accounting setup

## Audit & assurance
- [Financial statement audit](https://www.stevva.com/financial-statement-audit.html): Statutory and external audits under IFRS / ISA
- [Group & consolidation audits](https://www.stevva.com/group-consolidation-audits.html): IFRS 10 / ISA 600 consolidated audits
- [Internal audit services](https://www.stevva.com/internal-audit-services.html): Outsourced and co-sourced internal audit to IIA standards
- [Attestation services (ISAE 3000)](https://www.stevva.com/attestation-services.html): Auditor certificates — net worth, turnover, paid-up capital
- [Sales audit & reconciliations](https://www.stevva.com/sales-audit-reconciliations.html): POS, card and gateway reconciliation for retail and F&B
- [Inventory & fixed assets verification](https://www.stevva.com/inventory-fixed-assets-verification.html): Independent stock counts and asset existence checks

## Immigration & labour compliance
- [Immigration compliance support](https://www.stevva.com/immigration-compliance-support.html): Establishment cards, work permits and visas
- [MOHRE compliance support](https://www.stevva.com/mohre-compliance-support.html): Labour contracts, WPS and work permits

## Guides & updates
- [Insights](https://www.stevva.com/insights.html): Practical guides on setting up and running a company in the UAE
- [UAE tax updates](https://www.stevva.com/uae-tax-updates.html): Running timeline of VAT, corporate tax and compliance changes
- [List of all free zones in UAE (2026)](https://www.stevva.com/list-of-free-zones-in-uae.html): Complete list across all 7 emirates
- [UAE work permits explained: all 13 MOHRE types](https://www.stevva.com/uae-work-permits-explained-13-types.html): Coverage, validity and costs
- [Golden Visa in UAE [2026]](https://www.stevva.com/golden-visa-uae-2026-guide.html): Eligibility, the AED 2M property route after the Feb 2026 rule change, new categories and how to apply
- [E-channel system in UAE (2026)](https://www.stevva.com/e-channel-system-uae.html): Registration, fees and deposits, annual renewal and the security deposit refund for companies licensed outside Dubai
- [WPS compliance in UAE [2026]](https://www.stevva.com/wps-compliance-uae.html): Salaries due on the 1st with no grace period from 1 June 2026, the 85% rule and the Day 2 to Day 21 penalty ladder under MR 340 of 2026
- [VAT in UAE: the complete guide](https://www.stevva.com/vat-in-uae.html): 5% rate, registration threshold, zero-rated vs exempt, filing, penalties and e-invoicing
- [VAT registration in UAE](https://www.stevva.com/vat-registration-uae.html): AED 375,000 threshold, EmaraTax steps, documents and deadlines
- [VAT return filing in UAE](https://www.stevva.com/vat-return-filing-uae.html): VAT 201 box by box, 28-day deadline, payment and corrections
- [Zero-rated vs exempt VAT in UAE](https://www.stevva.com/zero-rated-vs-exempt-vat-uae.html): Full lists, real-estate lifecycle and apportionment
- [Designated zones for VAT in UAE](https://www.stevva.com/designated-zones-vat-uae.html): Complete Cabinet list by emirate and the goods vs services rules
- [Designated zones vs free zones in UAE](https://www.stevva.com/designated-zones-vs-free-zones-uae.html): Licensing concept vs VAT concept, goods vs services rules, and the 0% corporate tax link
- [E-invoicing in UAE](https://www.stevva.com/e-invoicing-uae.html): 2026–2027 deadlines, ASPs and the Peppol 5-corner model
- [VAT penalties & voluntary disclosure](https://www.stevva.com/vat-penalties-voluntary-disclosure-uae.html): Full penalty table, VAT 211 tiers and appeals
- [TRN verification in UAE](https://www.stevva.com/trn-verification-uae.html): Check any VAT number free on tax.gov.ae in 30 seconds
- [FTA Decision No. 6 of 2026 (QFZP)](https://www.stevva.com/fta-decision-6-of-2026-qfzp.html): Agreed-upon procedures for free-zone distributors
- [FTA record keeping rules 2026 (Decision No. 4)](https://www.stevva.com/fta-record-keeping-rules-2026-uae.html): Electronic and scanned records standard, effective 30 July 2026
- [Input tax verification UAE (FTA Decision No. 13 of 2026)](https://www.stevva.com/fta-decision-13-2026-input-tax-verification-uae.html): Supplier and supply verification before input VAT deduction, effective 1 October 2026
- [CBUAE exchange rate for tax invoices (VATP004)](https://www.stevva.com/cbuae-exchange-rate-tax-invoice.html): When the previous day's CBUAE rate is compliant on a foreign currency tax invoice
- [UAE VAT law amendments explained (VATP046)](https://www.stevva.com/vatp046-uae-vat-law-amendments.html): The 2024 and 2026 amendments to the VAT Decree-Law: reverse charge relief, five-year refund limit, e-invoicing in the law, input tax denial for evasion-linked chains
- [Small Business Relief extended to 2029](https://www.stevva.com/small-business-relief-extended-2029.html): MD 131 of 2026 explained
- [FTA Top-up Tax Guide TTGREG1: UAE DMTT registration](https://www.stevva.com/fta-top-up-tax-guide-ttgreg1-uae-dmtt-registration.html): Who must register for the UAE Top-up Tax (QDMTT / Pillar Two) and by when; first deadline 30 November 2026, AED 10,000 per entity for late registration
- [Tools & calculators](https://www.stevva.com/tools-calculators.html): Free UAE VAT, corporate tax and gratuity calculators

## Company
- [About / our story](https://www.stevva.com/our-story.html)
- [Our team](https://www.stevva.com/our-team.html)
- [CSR](https://www.stevva.com/csr.html)
- [Contact](https://www.stevva.com/contact.html): Offices in Dubai, Sharjah and Gurugram; phone, WhatsApp and email