For Singapore accounting firms
- Bookkeeping in Xero, QuickBooks Online and other cloud systems; bank and GST reconciliations.
- GST working papers for your GST F5 returns (9% standard rate), ready for your review and filing.
- Year-end: draft financial statements, tax computations for Form C-S or Form C, and support for ACRA filings, prepared for your sign-off.
- PDPA: under the transfer limitation obligation, personal data sent overseas must get comparable protection. Our contract, access controls and staff undertakings are set up for this.
For UAE accounting firms
- Bookkeeping and VAT working papers (5% VAT) for your returns on EmaraTax.
- Corporate tax support: workings for the 9% UAE corporate tax (on taxable income above AED 375,000) and the books behind them.
- Management accounts and audit-ready schedules for your audit teams.
- Data protection: transfers under the UAE federal data protection law (or DIFC and ADGM rules for clients there) are covered in our contract and controls.
How it works
- Pilot on a few client files to agree quality and turnaround.
- Your systems, named logins, multi-factor authentication, no client data on personal devices.
- Hours: India is 2.5 hours behind Singapore and 1.5 hours ahead of Dubai, so the working days overlap almost completely.
- Review: a CA-qualified reviewer in India checks work before it reaches your managers. You keep the client relationship and sign-off.
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Frequently asked questions
Can Singapore accounting firms outsource work to India?
Yes. Under the PDPA's transfer limitation obligation, the firm must make sure personal data sent to India gets protection comparable to the PDPA, usually through contract terms and access controls. The firm keeps review and sign-off.
Can UAE accounting firms outsource bookkeeping and VAT work to India?
Yes. Many do, keeping review and filing on EmaraTax in-house. Cross-border transfers of personal data must follow the UAE data protection law, or DIFC or ADGM rules for clients in those free zones.
What is the time difference between India and Singapore or Dubai?
India is 2.5 hours behind Singapore and 1.5 hours ahead of Dubai, so working hours overlap almost entirely.