Businesses in the United Arab Emirates operate in a market that has changed quickly: the introduction of VAT, corporate tax and evolving electronic invoicing requirements mean that finance systems need to be current and configurable. Odoo is widely used in the UAE for that reason, and we work with trading companies, service firms, retailers and groups with entities across the Gulf.
What UAE companies should know about Odoo
Odoo's UAE localisation provides the chart of accounts and VAT configuration, with VAT return reporting. Documents can be produced in English and Arabic, and Odoo supports right to left layouts for Arabic users. Free zone and mainland entities in one group can run as separate companies in a single database with the appropriate tax treatment for each.
Regulatory requirements in the region are still developing, particularly around electronic invoicing. We keep track of what the current Odoo version supports and advise you on the timing of any changes rather than promising features before they are released.
How we work in the UAE
We deliver remotely in Gulf working hours, including the Sunday to Thursday or Monday to Friday week as your business observes it. Contracts can be denominated in dirhams. Workshops are held in English with Arabic support where it helps adoption.
For UAE companies considering Odoo, or groups bringing a Gulf entity onto an existing system, the first conversation is free.