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Foundational Bookkeeping & Accounting
Accurate ledger management, bank reconciliations, and month-end closings so you always have a clear, real-time picture of cash flow.
Your strategic financial
co‑pilots for scaling startups.
Based in the UAE, we give scaling startups institutional-grade bookkeeping, corporate tax and audit compliance, and end-to-end VAT support — all under one roof.
Built for
Scaling startupsSeries A & B prepLean finance teamsUAE Tax complianceFinancial modelling
About us
A specialised accounting consultancy for the UAE's most ambitious startups.
MAVA Consultants is built for the gap. Growing companies often outpace basic bookkeeping long before they can justify the cost of a full-time in-house team. We step directly into that space — combining deep corporate accounting expertise with startup agility.
We transform your finances from a monthly compliance chore into a strategic asset. Our mission is simple: give founders absolute visibility over their cash flow and operations, ensuring your business is always audit-ready, strictly compliant, and perfectly positioned to secure funding and scale with confidence.
Core services
Six disciplines, one finance department — at a fraction of the cost.
From the foundational ledger work that keeps you compliant, to the institutional-grade modelling that closes funding rounds.
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UAE Tax and Audit Compliance
Seamless handling of VAT returns, Corporate Tax structuring, and rigorous audit preparation to keep your business fully compliant with the FTA.
03
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Dynamic cash flow forecasting, rolling budgets, and variance analysis to optimise your burn rate and extend your runway.
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Advanced Financial Modelling
Institutional-grade, scenario-driven financial models designed to help you confidently secure investor fundings.
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Strategic Guidance
Set up your company correctly from a financial and structural standpoint — the right jurisdiction for your tax position, the right structure before your first VAT registration.
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Fractional CFO & Advisory
Executive-level financial leadership, board-ready management reporting, and strategic capital allocation advice — for a fraction of the cost of a full-time CFO.
Our philosophy
World-class financial strategy shouldn't be locked behind corporate gates.
We don't just crunch numbers — we operate as your dedicated, fractional finance department. Whether it's preparing your ledger for a critical Series A round, navigating UAE Corporate Tax, or building dynamic cash flow forecasts to extend runway, we handle the complex financial architecture.
You focus entirely on your growth and your vision. We build the structural financial foundation that lets you scale safely and confidently.
Meet the team
Founded by two partners with 16+ years of UAE and UK finance experience.
Every client engagement is handled at this level
Strategy & Client Advisory
10+ years across UAE and UK finance, spanning financial services, fintech, recruitment, and oil & gas. Having operated at Finance Manager level across multinational and regulated environments, this is the experience we bring to every Tier 2 and Tier 3 engagement — strategic financial leadership that goes beyond the numbers.
UK qualified ACCA Member.
Client Lead & Management
6+ years across UAE and UK finance, spanning financial services, fintech, crypto, and audit. A background built across both the preparation and scrutiny sides of financial reporting — meaning MAVA's clients get books that aren't just accurate, but built to withstand the questions that matter.
UK qualified ACCA Member.
Why choose us
Heavy-hitting corporate rigor, tailored for startup speed.
Our team's background spans rigorous financial bookkeeping to senior finance management across various industries. We bring 16+ years of experience managing complex financial data, strict regulatory compliance, and high-level corporate accounting.
We take the exact same sophisticated financial frameworks used by heavily regulated corporations and tailor them for lean, fast-growing startups.
Corporate-grade frameworks
The same rigor used by regulated multinationals — adapted for startup velocity.
Insider's investor lens
We speak the language of brokers, developers, and capital — not just accountants.
Flat-fee predictability
Transparent, upfront pricing that aligns with your runway.
Founder-led delivery
Your account is owned end-to-end by a senior partner — the same person from onboarding to delivery.
Engagement packages
Three tiers. Flat fees. No commitment.
We've decoupled our services from the outdated hourly billing model. Transparent upfront pricing gives founders absolute predictability over their burn rate.
Tier 1
Essential Compliance
AED 2,000/monthCalculate my estimated savings →
Built for early-stage startups that need rock-solid financial foundations and complete peace of mind.
What's included
- Dedicated bookkeeping & ledger management
- Weekly bank reconciliations
- Month-end close & trial balance
- Quarterly VAT return preparation & filing
- Annual UAE Corporate Tax filing
- Year-end financial statement preparation
- FTA correspondence & audit support
- Audit-ready books, maintained year-round
Tier 2
Growth & Advisory
Starting fromAED 4,000/month
Built for scaling founders who need real-time financial visibility to optimise their burn rate and accelerate growth.
Everything in Tier 1, plus
- Monthly P&L, Balance Sheet & Cash Flow statements
- Budget vs. actuals variance analysis
- Rolling cash flow forecast & burn rate tracking
- WPS payroll management & compliance
- Dedicated monthly strategy call (1 hour)
- Real-time financial dashboard access
- Direct WhatsApp access to your senior partner
Tier 3
Fractional CFO
Starting fromAED 10,000/month
Built for fast-growing startups preparing for funding rounds or managing complex, high-volume transactions.
Everything in Tier 2, plus
- Bespoke financial modelling & scenario planning
- Investor-ready financial model for seed & Series A
- Capital allocation strategy & fundraising support
- Board & investor meeting preparation
- Attendance at quarterly board or investor meetings
- Advanced runway analysis & stress testing
- Company formation advisory (new entities)
Series A ready?
Get a health check.
Our Series A Health Check is a fixed-fee, one-off engagement starting from AED 3,000. In one structured review, we assess your books, financial model, and management reporting against the exact standards UAE and regional VCs apply when evaluating a deal. No retainer. No obligation to continue. Just an honest picture of where you stand.
Is MAVA right for you?
Accounting software costs AED 60–250 a month. So why outsource?
Tools like Xero, QuickBooks, and Zoho Books are genuinely good. For AED 60–250 a month, they'll record your transactions, connect to your bank, and generate a balance sheet on demand. If you're comfortable in a chart of accounts, they'll do the job.
But the software doesn't file your VAT return. It doesn't catch the misclassified expense before your FTA audit. It doesn't tell you your runway is four months shorter than you think. And it doesn't show up to your board meeting.
That's where your time comes in. Founders may spend up to 20 hours a month managing their own finance function — reconciling feeds, chasing receipts, preparing VAT workings, interpreting reports. At any reasonable measure of your time, that's not a saving. It's a hidden cost your burn rate isn't accounting for.
MAVA starts at AED 2,000 a month. For that, you get audit-ready books, quarterly VAT filings handled end-to-end, and a senior accountant who already knows your business — without the risk, the hours, or the guesswork.
Use the calculator to see what your finance function is actually costing you.
Calculate my real cost
Your effective hourly rateAED 500/hr
AED 200AED 2,000
Hours on finance per month7 hrs
4 hrs40 hrs
Software subscriptionAED 150/mo
AED 60AED 1,000
Your time costAED 3,500
SoftwareAED 150
True DIY cost / monthAED 3,650
At your rate, MAVA saves you AED 1,650 every month — and eliminates the compliance risk entirely.
* FTA late-filing penalties are not included above. A single missed VAT return starts at AED 1,000.
Next step
Start the conversation.
Reach us on the channel that suits you — or send a quick brief.