Software · United Arab Emirates
Zoho (Projects / Books / FSM)
Zoho Books accounting with Projects and FSM for small firms
Market position
Zoho offers separate apps that small contractors can combine: Zoho Books for accounting and UAE VAT, Zoho Projects for project management and Zoho FSM for field-service work orders and dispatch. Zoho Books has a UAE edition with AED prices and an Arabic option, and Zoho says it files VAT returns directly with EmaraTax. Zoho Software Trading LLC is on the Ministry of Finance list of accredited e-invoicing service providers (accreditation number 121988).
United Arab Emirates-specific note
Zoho Software Trading LLC is on the UAE Ministry of Finance list of accredited e-invoicing service providers (number 121988, list updated 30 September 2026), and Zoho Books can send e-invoices in the PINT-AE format through Peppol. With VAT and corporate tax records in Zoho Books, small contractors get a low-cost accounting base and can add Projects or FSM as they grow.
Pros
- + Published AED prices for Zoho Books, with a free plan
- + Ministry of Finance accredited e-invoicing service provider
- + VAT return filing to EmaraTax and corporate tax reports (per Zoho)
- + Free plans in Books, Projects (up to 5 users) and FSM (30 appointments a month)
Cons
- − Not built for construction: general accounting, project and field-service apps
- − You assemble and pay for several apps
- − Zoho Books plans cap users and invoices per year
Typical United Arab Emirates pricing
Zoho Books UAE (AED per organisation per month, excluding local taxes): Free (1 user plus an accountant, revenue up to AED 200,000 a year), Standard AED 60 billed yearly or AED 69 monthly (3 users), Professional AED 90 or AED 129 (5 users), Premium AED 120 or AED 159 (10 users), Elite AED 280 or AED 349 (10 users), Ultimate AED 660 or AED 799 (15 users); extra users AED 8 a month billed yearly or AED 10 monthly. Zoho Projects (free for up to 5 users) and Zoho FSM (free for 30 appointments a month) are priced separately.
Why this matters for United Arab Emirates trades
Under Dubai Law No. 7 of 2025, contracting work in Dubai needs a trade licence and entry in Dubai Municipality’s Contractors Register, while federal MOEI e-qualification covers only MOEI’s own engineering projects. VAT is 5%, with registration mandatory once taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 over 12 months. E-invoicing follows a decentralised model based on the OpenPeppol standard: under Ministerial Decision No. 244 of 2025, as amended by Ministerial Resolution No. 66 of 2026, each business appoints an Accredited Service Provider from the Ministry of Finance list (by 30 October 2026 for revenue of AED 50 million or more, implementing by 1 January 2027; by 31 March 2027 for smaller businesses, implementing by 1 July 2027). MOHRE sets Emiratisation targets for companies with 50 or more employees and for companies with 20-49 employees in 14 sectors, and in Abu Dhabi a building permit needs an Estidama Pearl rating (at least one Pearl for private projects, two for government-funded ones).
UAE construction and trades software selection is shaped by 5% VAT filed with the Federal Tax Authority through EmaraTax, the phased e-invoicing mandate run through accredited Peppol service providers (under Ministry of Finance decisions, businesses with revenue of AED 50 million or more implement it by 1 January 2027 and smaller businesses by 1 July 2027), MOHRE Emiratisation targets, separate regulatory systems in Dubai (Dubai Municipality’s Contractors Register and its BIM requirement for large and specialised buildings) and Abu Dhabi (DMT classification, permits and the Estidama Pearl rating), and AED pricing.
Frequently asked
Is Zoho (Projects / Books / FSM) a good fit for United Arab Emirates trades?
Zoho offers separate apps that small contractors can combine: Zoho Books for accounting and UAE VAT, Zoho Projects for project management and Zoho FSM for field-service work orders and dispatch. Zoho Books has a UAE edition with AED prices and an Arabic option, and Zoho says it files VAT returns directly with EmaraTax. Zoho Software Trading LLC is on the Ministry of Finance list of accredited e-invoicing service providers (accreditation number 121988). Zoho Software Trading LLC is on the UAE Ministry of Finance list of accredited e-invoicing service providers (number 121988, list updated 30 September 2026), and Zoho Books can send e-invoices in the PINT-AE format through Peppol. With VAT and corporate tax records in Zoho Books, small contractors get a low-cost accounting base and can add Projects or FSM as they grow.
What does Zoho (Projects / Books / FSM) cost in United Arab Emirates?
Zoho Books UAE (AED per organisation per month, excluding local taxes): Free (1 user plus an accountant, revenue up to AED 200,000 a year), Standard AED 60 billed yearly or AED 69 monthly (3 users), Professional AED 90 or AED 129 (5 users), Premium AED 120 or AED 159 (10 users), Elite AED 280 or AED 349 (10 users), Ultimate AED 660 or AED 799 (15 users); extra users AED 8 a month billed yearly or AED 10 monthly. Zoho Projects (free for up to 5 users) and Zoho FSM (free for 30 appointments a month) are priced separately. Pricing and availability can change by region; confirm current United Arab Emirates pricing on the vendor's site before committing.
Does Zoho (Projects / Books / FSM) publish its prices?
Yes. Zoho (Projects / Books / FSM) is Tier S in our United Arab Emirates directory, which means our check found its prices published on its own website (see the typical pricing above). The tier is not a quality ranking, so compare it against the alternatives for your trade and region.