UAE
Zoho for Sharjah trading companies: stock, credit control and VAT
By Harikrishnan, Founder & Chief Zoho Consultant, Flowpeak · 10+ years in Zoho · Published · Last updated
Sharjah trading companies use Zoho Inventory for multi-warehouse stock and landed costs, Zoho Books for 5% UAE VAT, credit limits and collections, and Zoho CRM with WhatsApp for salesmen and repeat orders. With Flowpeak, Zoho CRM setup starts from AED 1,850.
Zoho CRM setup from USD 500Fixed price in writing. Every service has a published price.
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Sharjah's industrial areas and free zones such as SAIF Zone and Hamriyah host thousands of traders in building materials, auto parts, FMCG, electronics and general trading. Margins depend on stock accuracy and getting paid on time.
Common problems and the Zoho fix
| Problem | Zoho fix |
|---|---|
| Stock counts never match | Zoho Inventory with warehouses, bins, batches and serial numbers |
| Landed cost guessed | Freight, duty and clearing charges spread across items in Zoho Inventory |
| Credit customers pay late | Credit limits, statements and automatic reminders in Zoho Books |
| Salesmen work from WhatsApp | Zoho CRM with WhatsApp, price lists and mobile orders |
| Cash and cheque collections untracked | Payments, PDC tracking and bank reconciliation in Zoho Books |
UAE specifics
- 5% VAT invoices, reverse charge on imports and VAT return reports
- Free-zone and mainland entities in one organisation or separate ones
- Arabic and English documents
- Multi-currency buying in USD, CNY or EUR
- UAE data centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, selected at signup if required
Prices in AED
| Item | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Zoho CRM setup | AED 1,850 |
| WhatsApp + Zoho CRM | AED 1,200 |
| Excel to Zoho CRM migration | AED 1,400 |
| QuickBooks or Xero to Zoho Books | AED 2,150 |
| Power BI + Zoho CRM | AED 1,400 |
Zoho Inventory and Books setups for larger traders 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 trading companies in Sharjah?
Yes. Zoho Inventory and Books cover stock, landed costs, credit and VAT.
Can Zoho track post-dated cheques?
Yes, as payments with due dates and reminders in Zoho Books.
Can Zoho handle several warehouses?
Yes, with Zoho Inventory.
Can salesmen take orders on a phone?
Yes, with the Zoho CRM or Inventory mobile apps.
Can Zoho handle import VAT reverse charge?
Yes, in Zoho Books. Confirm treatment with your tax adviser.
What does setup cost?
Zoho CRM setup starts from AED 1,850.
Do you have an office in Sharjah?
No. We work remotely from India.
How long does a project take?
Usually three to eight weeks.