Question 1

Why choose HelloBooks over Wafeq in the UAE?

Accepted Answer

Wafeq is a solid UAE-native tool with strong Arabic/English invoicing and VAT. Where HelloBooks pulls ahead: a genuine Free Plan to start, AI categorisation at 95%+ accuracy rather than manual rules, multi-currency with FX gain/loss on Pro, and HelloTime payroll in the same login. If your priority is the lowest-friction way to keep books, file the VAT 201 and run payroll in one place, HelloBooks covers more ground per subscription.

Question 2

Does HelloBooks support Arabic invoicing?

Accepted Answer

Yes — HelloBooks provides Arabic and English invoice templates for UAE compliance, so you can issue tax invoices that meet the FTA's bilingual expectations. The rest of the workflow (categorisation, VAT 201, reporting) runs in English.

Question 3

Is HelloBooks FTA-compliant for VAT?

Accepted Answer

HelloBooks computes the FTA VAT 201 from your ledger — per-emirate standard-rated boxes, zero-rated, exempt, reverse-charge and import VAT — with a drill-down on every figure. You review and file on the EmaraTax portal. Direct e-invoicing submission is on our roadmap as the UAE e-invoicing mandate rolls out from 2026.

Question 4

Is the comparison accurate?

Accepted Answer

HelloBooks UAE pricing (Pro AED 65/month per entity) is set in-app. Wafeq's plans and features are summarised from publicly listed information as of 2026 and may change — re-verify current Wafeq pricing and capabilities before deciding.

Feature	HelloBooks	Wafeq
Starting price (AED)	Free Plan; Pro AED 65/mo per entity, invoices within 200 transactions/year, bills and transactions	Paid tiers only; no perpetual free plan for ongoing bookkeeping
AI categorisation	Built-in AI agent, 95%+ accuracy, every plan	Rules-based bookkeeping; limited AI automation
FTA VAT 201 return	Per-emirate boxes 1a–1g, zero-rated, exempt, reverse charge — computed from the ledger, ready for EmaraTax	UAE-native; VAT 201 supported
Bilingual (Arabic/English) invoicing	Arabic and English invoice templates for UAE compliance	Arabic/English invoicing is a core Wafeq strength
Designated-Zone handling	Tag customers/suppliers so goods lines follow the FTA out-of-scope position	VAT treatments configurable
Payroll in the same login	HelloTime payroll, leave and attendance in the suite — one login	Payroll not part of the core product
Multi-currency	Live FX with gain/loss postings, included on Pro	Multi-currency supported

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