Accounting & tax support for Consulting
Straightforward bookkeeping and tax compliance for consultancies and professional services firms.
Industry challenges
Project/retainer-based billing, cross-border client invoicing, and managing cash flow between project payments.
How Imperium helps
We keep bookkeeping simple and aligned to how consultancies actually bill — project, retainer, or time-based — without over-engineering the system.
Key considerations
Accounting considerations
Revenue recognition timing for retainer vs. project-based fees, and tracking unbilled work-in-progress.
Tax considerations
VAT treatment on services provided to overseas clients can differ from domestic UAE clients — export-of-services rules are worth reviewing if you bill internationally.
Common financial problems
Unbilled work sitting untracked, and VAT applied uniformly regardless of whether a client is UAE-based or overseas.
Talk to a specialistTalk to us about Consulting
Tell us about your business and we'll respond within one business day with a clear, no-obligation answer — including anything specific to the Consulting sector.
- No obligation, no jargon
- Response within one business day
- Sector-aware accounting & tax support
Frequently asked questions
Still unsure about something specific to your business? Get in touch directly.
Ask us directly01Do I charge VAT on services to an overseas client?
It depends on the nature of the service and where it's consumed — this needs a specific review, not a blanket rule.
02Can you set up simple retainer-based invoicing and bookkeeping?
Yes — this is a common, straightforward setup for consulting clients.
03Can you track unbilled work-in-progress?
Yes — visibility into unbilled hours or deliverables is part of how we set up consulting accounts.
04Do you support time-based billing reconciliation?
Yes — if you bill by the hour, we can reconcile tracked time against invoiced amounts.
05Can you help structure retainer vs. project-based revenue recognition?
Yes — the right recognition approach depends on your contract terms, which we review case by case.
Let's simplify your compliance.
Talk to a certified Tax Agent — no obligation, no jargon. A clear answer about your accounting, tax and payroll, typically within one business day.