ERP Implementation & Compliance in the UAE
Business Central and LS Central implementations, FTA VAT setup, UAE Corporate Tax configuration, and ongoing ERP support — for businesses across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and beyond.
Full VAT setup in Business Central: tax groups, posting groups, VAT returns, and audit-ready transaction records. Supports standard-rated, zero-rated, and exempt supplies — including partial exemption calculations for mixed-use entities.
- VAT Return preparation & filing support
- Tax Invoice & Simplified Tax Invoice layouts (Arabic + English)
- Reverse charge mechanism for B2B imports
- FTA audit trail configuration
UAE CT came into effect June 2023 at 9% for profits above AED 375,000. Business Central can be configured to track CT-relevant data: qualifying income, deductible expenses, and transfer pricing documentation for related-party transactions.
- CT period setup and fiscal year alignment
- Qualifying vs. non-qualifying income tracking
- Related-party transaction flagging
- Small Business Relief eligibility tracking
DIFC, ADGM, JAFZA, and other free zone entities have specific VAT and CT treatment. BC can be configured to handle mainland vs. free zone supply distinctions, designated zone rules, and multi-entity consolidation across both.
- Designated zone supply configuration
- Free zone vs. mainland entity separation
- Inter-company eliminations on consolidation
Businesses operating across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and other emirates need consolidated financials with branch-level P&L visibility. BC handles this natively with dimensions — no custom code required for most setups.
- Branch / cost centre dimension setup
- Consolidated P&L across all emirates
- Intercompany posting between entities
Yes — Business Central includes a VAT return preparation module. For UAE, this needs to be configured correctly: tax groups mapped to FTA categories, posting groups set per supply type, and the return period aligned to your FTA registration. I also configure the audit trail so every transaction is traceable by the FTA if requested.
UAE CT requires tracking qualifying income, allowable deductions, and related-party transactions. BC doesn't have a dedicated CT module out of the box, but it can be configured with dimensions and reporting to capture all required data. I set up the chart of accounts, dimension structure, and Power BI reports to support your CT filing — without a costly third-party add-on.
Yes. BC supports multi-company setups where each legal entity is managed separately but consolidated for group reporting. Designated zone vs. mainland VAT treatment is handled through tax groups and posting group configuration. Inter-company transactions are posted automatically, and consolidation reports eliminate intercompany balances correctly.
Yes — LS Central supports full RTL (right-to-left) layouts, Arabic item descriptions, and bilingual (Arabic/English) receipts. For UAE specifically, receipts include the FTA-required Tax Invoice fields: TRN number, VAT amount, tax base, and QR code for simplified tax invoices. I configure this as part of the POS setup.
Strategic ERP Expertise. Real-World Results.
From architecture and AL development through go-live, upgrades, and long-term support — every engagement handled directly by the architect, not passed to a team.
Solution Architecture
Design a clean, scalable ERP foundation. I assess your business processes and map them to a future-proof architecture — built to minimize technical debt and maximize performance from day one.
- Written architecture blueprint (process map + system design)
- Gap analysis report — current state vs. target state
- Module selection recommendation with justification
- Data migration strategy document
- Project roadmap with milestones and timeline
Health Check & Troubleshooting
Is your POS slow? Are integrations failing? I run the diagnostics personally — deep-dive analysis to identify root causes, not symptoms, across BC and LS Central environments.
- 20-point system audit report (performance, data, config, integrations)
- Root cause analysis — not just the symptom
- Upgrade readiness score
- Prioritized action plan (critical / medium / low)
- Delivered as a structured PDF within 48 hours
BC Solution Architecture & Customization
Every customisation starts with an architecture blueprint — not code. I design the solution model first, then build clean AL extensions that respect BC's base application and survive every version update.
- Architecture blueprint approved by you before build starts
- AL extension code in your repository
- Test cases with UAT sign-off documentation
- Report layouts (Word / RDLC) in your company branding
- API documentation if external systems connect
- Handover note for your internal team / future partner
ZATCA & Regional Compliance
Regional tax requirements, ZATCA Phase 2 e-Invoicing (v14 & v27), and FTA VAT setups across the GCC — fully integrated with your BC GL and LS Central POS.
- ZATCA Fatoora portal onboarding & device registration
- Phase 2 cryptographic stamp integration in BC / LS Central
- Compliance simulation test results (ZATCA requirements)
- VAT configuration review and correction report
- User training: how to handle rejection scenarios
- Post-live monitoring for first submission cycle
Managed ERP Support
Ongoing maintenance, user training, and proactive monitoring to keep your operations running smoothly — handled by a senior consultant who knows your system. Not a ticket queue.
- Priority response SLA (<2h for critical, <4h for standard)
- Agreed development hours for enhancements
- Monthly system health summary
- Proactive recommendations before issues escalate
- Training sessions for new users or new features
- Direct WhatsApp / Teams access — no ticket queue
D365 Finance & Operations
Implementation and support for D365 F&O — Finance, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing modules. Delivered for enterprise clients across GCC including government real estate and chemicals.
- Business requirements document (BRD)
- Module configuration for Finance, SCM, or Manufacturing
- Data migration from legacy system
- End-user training per role group
- Post-go-live hypercare (30–60 days)
LS One · LS Omni · LS eCommerce
Standalone POS with LS One, omnichannel with LS Omni, and full e-commerce sync via LS eCommerce — all connected to your BC backend. Hospitality, retail, and mobile POS covered.
- Product selection recommendation (LS One vs. Omni vs. Central)
- POS hardware configuration and profile setup
- Replication / Data Director configuration
- Loyalty, promotions, and payment terminal setup
- Store staff training — cashier and supervisor roles
One Architect. Total Accountability.
Most ERP projects fail at the handoff — between the person who built it and the person who understands the business. With one architect owning both layers, that gap disappears. What gets built works the way your business actually operates.
- AL extension development
- Custom reports & layouts
- REST API & web service integrations
- C/AL → AL migration
- Automated test suites
- Performance optimization
- Business process design
- Finance & VAT setup
- Inventory & warehouse flows
- POS & retail configuration
- User training & documentation
- Go-live planning & UAT
- No handoff between build and business
- One decision maker — no delays waiting for alignment
- Systems that work for your people, not just in theory
- Single point of accountability — always
- Lower risk — no gap between what was built and what was needed
Let's Talk About Your ERP.
No sales pitch. No generic demos. A real conversation about your specific situation — and what it would take to fix it.