Gulf
Zoho for construction contractors in the GCC
By Harikrishnan, Founder & Chief Zoho Consultant, Flowpeak · 10+ years in Zoho · Published · Last updated
GCC contractors use Zoho CRM for tenders and bids, Zoho Projects or Creator for sites, progress and variations, and Zoho Books for progress billing, retention, subcontractor bills and VAT. With Flowpeak, Zoho CRM setup starts from AED 1,850 or SAR 1,900.
Zoho CRM setup from USD 500Fixed price in writing. Every service has a published price.
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MEP, fit-out, civil and facility contractors across the Gulf run on tenders, variations and retention. When these sit in spreadsheets, cash gets stuck. Zoho links the bid, the site and the invoice.
The typical setup
| Stage | Zoho app | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Tender and bid | Zoho CRM | Tender register, BOQ files, bid status and win rate |
| Project and site | Zoho Projects or Creator | Milestones, daily reports, manpower, photos and snags |
| Variations | Zoho Creator | Variation requests and approvals added to contract value |
| Progress billing | Zoho Books | Interim payment applications, retention held and released |
| Subcontractors and suppliers | Zoho Books | Bills and LPOs matched to projects for job costing |
Gulf details
- VAT at 5% (UAE, Oman), 10% (Bahrain) or 15% (Saudi), and ZATCA e-invoicing in Saudi
- Arabic and English documents
- Retention tracked per contract and invoiced on release
- Manpower and camp records in Creator
- UAE and Saudi data centres available at signup
Prices
| Item | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Zoho CRM setup (UAE / Saudi) | AED 1,850 / SAR 1,900 |
| Zoho CRM setup (Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman) | USD 500 |
| DocuSign + Zoho CRM | AED / SAR 1,200 |
| Power BI + Zoho CRM | AED / SAR 1,400 |
| Excel to Zoho CRM migration | AED / SAR 1,400 |
Creator site apps and progress billing setups are quoted at a fixed price after a free scoping call.
Working with Flowpeak
We are based in Chennai, India and work with Gulf businesses remotely. We do not have staff in the Gulf. India is 1.5 to 2.5 hours ahead of Gulf time, so our working days overlap almost completely.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Zoho good for contractors in the UAE?
Yes, for tenders, projects, variations and billing.
Can Zoho handle retention?
Yes. Retention is tracked per contract and invoiced when released.
Can site teams report on a phone?
Yes, with Zoho Creator or Projects mobile apps.
Can Zoho do job costing?
Yes, by linking bills, LPOs and timesheets to projects.
Does it work for Saudi e-invoicing?
Yes, through Zoho Books configured for ZATCA.
What does setup cost?
From AED 1,850, SAR 1,900, or USD 500 elsewhere in the GCC.
Do you have staff in the Gulf?
No. We work remotely from India.
How long does a project take?
Usually four to ten weeks.
Related
- Zoho for facility services and contracting
- Zoho partner for the Middle East
- Zoho Books and ZATCA
- UAE VAT in Zoho Books