Answers to Common Questions
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General
Which countries do you support?
We support businesses connected to the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. Consultations are arranged remotely, and specialist services are delivered through qualified local partners where required.
Do you support remote businesses?
Yes, many bookkeeping, reporting and advisory activities can be performed remotely with secure access and suitable documentation.
Do you provide fixed fees?
We can prepare a tailored proposal once the scope, volume, location and deadlines are understood.
How do we get started?
Book a consultation. We’ll have a short discovery call, review your needs and send a written scope and proposal.
Accounting & software
Can PAT take over our existing accounting software?
Yes, subject to data review, software access, migration scope and agreement.
Which accounting software do you use?
We work with Xero, QuickBooks, Zoho Books and compatible ERP systems.
Can you catch up books that are behind?
Yes. We agree a clean-up plan, bring past periods up to date and then move to a regular monthly routine.
Audit, tax & e-invoicing
Can you complete our statutory audit?
PAT coordinates audit-ready records and referrals; statutory audit opinions are issued by independent licensed audit firms.
Are you an accredited UAE e-invoicing ASP?
PAT coordinates assessment and onboarding with the selected accredited ASP; accreditation belongs to that provider.
Are you a registered tax agent?
Tax representation is handled only where the appropriate registration or authorization is in place, or through authorized partners. We confirm the right route for each engagement.
AI & data
Will AI replace our accountant?
No. Automation supports routine workflows; finance and tax decisions require professional review.
Is our financial data safe?
We use approved tools, access controls and a contractual basis before any confidential data is processed, and never upload client data to public AI services without permission.
Still have questions?
Our team is happy to help — book a consultation or send us a message.