DET SME in a Box partnership
Accounting for Dubai SMEs, with a first-year offer
Naqood helps owner-led businesses in the UAE manage invoicing, expenses, payroll, VAT, Corporate Tax, and cash flow in one system. Apply through our DET SME in a Box partnership.
Up to 50% off year one for eligible Dubai DET license holders
- FTA Accredited Tax Accounting Software
- Built for UAE VAT and Corporate Tax
- Invoicing, payroll, and reporting in one place
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50% off
Emirati owned
Emirati-owned Dubai SMEs
For businesses with a Dubai DET license that are Emirati owned.
30% off
Non-Emirati owned
Other Dubai DET license holders
For businesses with a Dubai DET license that are not Emirati owned.
Send invoices without the admin overhead
Dubai SMEs need billing that keeps up with the business. Naqood lets you raise professional invoices quickly and see what is paid, overdue, and outstanding without switching tools.
- Create unlimited invoices
- Track paid and unpaid bills
- Spend less time on billing admin

Get paid sooner with less chasing
Payment links and clearer invoicing workflows help you collect faster, so cash flow stays visible and follow-up takes less of your week.
- Add payment links to invoices
- Make it easier for customers to pay
- Improve cash flow timing

Keep purchases and costs in one place
Supplier bills, receipts, and day-to-day operating costs belong in the same system as your sales. Naqood helps Dubai SMEs stay on top of spending without spreadsheet clean-up.
- Record purchases and expenses together
- See costs more clearly
- Cut down on manual data entry

Run payroll alongside your books
If you employ a team, payroll should sit next to invoicing and expenses鈥攏ot in a separate tool that creates more reconciliation work.
- Run payroll from one platform
- Keep employee records organised
- Reduce fragmented finance admin

Stay organised for UAE tax reporting
You do not need enterprise software, but you do need records that hold up for VAT, Corporate Tax, and year-end review. Naqood gives owner-led teams that structure from the start.
- Use a built-in chart of accounts
- Add custom accounts when needed
- Keep books cleaner for tax and reporting

Used by UAE businesses across industries
Ecommerce brands, advisory firms, service businesses, and accounting practices use Naqood for invoicing, payroll, VAT, reconciliation, and reporting.
E-commerce
Zaltify
Invoicing, inventory, VAT, payroll, and bank reconciliation in one system.
Advisory
Quist & Axelsen
Invoicing, purchases, payroll, and reconciliation from day one.
Services
Super Quick Car Detailers
Invoicing, purchases, payroll, and fixed assets.
Accounting firm
Buchhaltung Dubai
Multi-client management and multi-currency workflows.
Accounting firm
Alpha Pro Partners
Multi-client workflows and team collaboration.
Project-based
Pearl Frame
Projects, payroll, purchases, expenses, and VAT.


Frederik Runge Svendsen
Founder, Zaltify
What you can run in Naqood
Invoicing
Send invoices, track what is paid and overdue, and keep billing under control.
Payment collection
Payment links and clearer follow-up so you spend less time chasing money.
Expenses
Record purchases and operating costs in one place instead of spreadsheets.
Payroll
Run UAE payroll alongside your books, with payslips and employee records kept together.
VAT and Corporate Tax
Workflows built for UAE tax reporting, so you stay organised as requirements change.
Reporting
See revenue, costs, and cash position without exporting to another tool.
Why owner-led businesses choose Naqood
Most small business owners are not trying to become accountants. You want to know what has been invoiced, what is overdue, what you have spent, and how much cash you have available.
Naqood is built for that kind of day-to-day work in the UAE: invoicing, purchases, payroll, VAT, Corporate Tax, and reporting in one system, without the overhead of enterprise software.
If you run the business and still touch the numbers, Naqood gives you a clearer setup without adding more admin.
Explore before you apply
Customer stories
How UAE businesses use Naqood in practice.
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Use cases
Invoicing, payroll, VAT, expenses, and more.
Product overview
Sales, purchases, tax, payroll, and reporting.
FAQ
Who is eligible?
The offer is for businesses with a Dubai DET license through the DET SME in a Box programme. Emirati-owned businesses get 50% off the first year. Other eligible Dubai DET license holders get 30% off the first year.
How does verification work?
After you apply, we review your details against your Dubai trade license and SME eligibility. We may ask for supporting documents before the discount is applied.
Does the discount apply only to year one?
Yes. This offer covers your first year on a paid Naqood plan. Standard pricing applies after that.
What does Naqood help with?
Invoicing, purchases, expenses, payroll, inventory, VAT and Corporate Tax reporting, bank reconciliation, and financial reporting. Most owner-led teams use it to keep finance in one place.
Is Naqood built for UAE VAT and Corporate Tax?
Yes. Naqood is built around UAE accounting and tax workflows and is FTA Accredited Tax Accounting Software.
What happens after I apply?
Your application goes to our team at support@naqood.ae. We review eligibility and follow up by email, usually within two business days.
Up to 50% off your first year
Naqood is easy to get started with and built for small UAE teams that want invoicing, payroll, tax reporting, and financial visibility in one place.