Dubai, UAE
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS IN DUBAI FOR TECH STARTUPS
WE HELP CLIENTS WHO ARE:
– SEED FUNDED TECH STARTUPS IN THE UAE
– IN NEED OF GETTING CONTROL OF THEIR FINANCES
– READY TO ENSURE THEY ARE TAX COMPLIANT
– REQUIRE PROFESSIONALLY PREPARED FORECASTS FOR INVESTORS
Whether you need an accounting firm in Dubai to help get your bookkeeping under control, understand your business performance or provide solid forecasts to investors, we can help because we work with tech startups like you everyday.
Get peace of mind that your books are all taken care of by a firm of Chartered Accountants so you can get on with what you’re good at – growing your business!
Do You Struggle With
Keeping Accurate Books?
Got all your business expense receipts stuffed in a sandwich bag? Are all your electronic business invoices from suppliers buried in your email from months ago?
No worries – we’ll get that all organized for you! We’ll enter all your business transactions into cloud accounting software and document management system so you can have peace of mind that your records are correct and up to date.
Managing Your Cashflow?
Is your cashflow forecast spreadsheet full of errors? Does it take hours each month to update? Maybe you don’t even have any cashflow forecasts?
We’ll produce accurate cashflow forecasts each month using predictive cloud solutions. Allowing an expert to do this for you quickly and accurately will save you time and money. You’ll have peace of mind always knowing the current health of your business.
Ensuring You Meet Tax Deadlines?
Can’t work out whether you need to register for VAT? Don’t know if you will owe any UAE corporation tax? Finding the tax rules confusing?
We will always let you know all your tax obligations and deadlines so you can stay out of trouble with the tax man! This will ensure you avoid the nasty penalties that come with breaking the rules.
Understanding business performance?
Got no insight into how profitable your operations are? Are you making decisions with no reliable data?
We will produce accurate management accounts each month so that you know exactly where your business stands. This will allow you to make informed decisions and will simplify reporting to your investors.
RICHARD G. JONES, FCA
Founder and Director
Founded by Richard Jones, Principia Accounting & Finance provides Virtual Finance Office (VFO) services to Tech startups. Hiring an accounting expert is the key to understanding the financial performance of your startup. I am an audit trained Chartered Accountant and an ICAEW member with nearly 20 years of experience in accounting and finance roles across the food, health and education sectors.
My core competencies include financial reporting, forecasting, cash flow management, management accounting, UAE VAT and Corporate Tax compliance. I have a strong track record of leading and transforming finance functions, improving efficiency, and delivering timely and accurate financial information. I also have an MBA from the University of London. My mission is to support UAE tech startups in all things financial.
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We know how startups work and so we can help you overcome the challenges at this stage of your growing business.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What services does Principia provide?
Principia provides Virtual Finance Office (VFO) services to Tech startups in the UAE. The full range of services is available including bookkeeping, financial reporting, tax and regulatory compliance, budgeting and forecasting, technology implementation, strategic business advice, investor relations and other Virtual CFO support.
How much do Principia services cost?
Principia provides flexible services to fit your business. The total price will depend on the level of service your business requires so contact us for a no obligation chat.
What qualifications do you have?
I am a Chartered Accountant (FCA), a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and a Network Member of Chartered Accountants Worldwide. The FCA designation is a globally recognised qualification and the Chartered Accountants brand signals trust and high ethical standards in financial matters.
I also hold an audit qualification from the ICAEW, an MBA from the University of London and a UAE VAT Compliance Diploma from PwC’s Academy Middle East in Dubai.
You can find confirmation of my ICAEW membership here by searching for Richard Glenn Jones: https://www.icaew.com/about-icaew/find-a-chartered-accountant.
Why should I hire Principia?
We know how Tech startups work. From that foundation Principia offers proactive, expert financial advice from an experienced Chartered Accountant. We take a responsive and accessible approach to our clients and aim to cultivate lasting relationships based on integrity and transparency. We want to be the trusted business advisor there to help you navigate uncertainty and we want you to have an accounting expert in your corner.
Can I get a free consultation?
Absolutely! Hit the Book a Call button and let’s chat!