# Compass Finance > Bookkeeping software for small business owners who want clear reports from a bank statement upload, without spreadsheets, ledgers, or an accountant. Built by Ali Bundally after keeping books by hand for 15 small businesses. ## Product - [Compass Finance](https://compassfinance.pro/): What Compass does — upload a bank statement, get an owner report in about 10 minutes - [About / founder](https://compassfinance.pro/about/): Ali Bundally, ex-bookkeeper, why Compass exists ## Resources — Tax & VAT - [UAE VAT calculation](https://compassfinance.pro/blog/how-to-calculate-vat-for-uae-small-business/): Learn output VAT, input VAT, UAE VAT thresholds, and net VAT payable with practical small business examples - [UAE corporate tax](https://compassfinance.pro/blog/corporate-tax-uae-small-business-9-percent/): UAE corporate tax guide for small businesses covering the 9% rate, AED 375,000 threshold, Small Business Relief, and owner recordkeeping - [File a UAE VAT return](https://compassfinance.pro/blog/how-to-file-vat-return-uae/): Step-by-step guide to filing a UAE VAT return on the FTA portal, with the records you need, the filing screens, and the most common small business mistakes - [Freelancer tax deductions](https://compassfinance.pro/blog/freelancer-tax-deductions-checklist/): A practical checklist of common freelancer tax deductions, why good records matter more than the list itself, and a year-round habit that keeps tax season manageable - [Quarterly estimated taxes](https://compassfinance.pro/blog/quarterly-estimated-taxes-freelancer-guide/): Learn how quarterly estimated taxes work for freelancers, what records to keep, and how to avoid a last-minute scramble - [UAE VAT calculator](https://compassfinance.pro/vat-calculator-uae/): Free 5% VAT add/remove tool with formulas ## Resources — Bookkeeping & Finance - [Profit and loss statement](https://compassfinance.pro/blog/how-to-read-profit-and-loss-statement-uae/): A plain-language guide to reading a profit and loss statement for small business owners. No accounting degree needed - [Bookkeeper cost Dubai](https://compassfinance.pro/blog/bookkeeper-cost-dubai-uae-alternative/): How much does a bookkeeper cost in Dubai? Part-time, full-time, and outsourced rates compared, plus a cheaper alternative for SMEs - [Bookkeeper or software](https://compassfinance.pro/blog/do-you-need-bookkeeper-or-software/): When does a UAE small business need a bookkeeper versus software? A decision guide with three factors, four common scenarios, and an honest cost comparison - [Bookkeeping for small business owners](https://compassfinance.pro/blog/bookkeeping-for-small-business-owners-guide/): A complete, plain-English guide to small business bookkeeping: what it is, why it matters, the core habits, common mistakes, and a step-by-step starting checklist - [Categorizing business expenses](https://compassfinance.pro/blog/how-to-categorize-business-expenses/): Learn the most common business expense categories, why categorizing matters for spotting deductions, and a simple weekly system to keep your books organized - [Best bookkeeping software](https://compassfinance.pro/blog/best-bookkeeping-software-for-small-business-owners/): A practical, jargon-free guide to choosing bookkeeping software: the main types available, what to look for, and a simple decision framework for small business owners - [Shopify bookkeeping basics](https://compassfinance.pro/blog/shopify-bookkeeping-101-for-online-sellers/): A plain-English guide to Shopify and e-commerce bookkeeping: why payouts and fees complicate your numbers, the core habits to build, and common mistakes to avoid - [Separate business and personal finances](https://compassfinance.pro/blog/separate-business-and-personal-finances/): Why small business owners should separate business and personal finances, what goes wrong when they do not, and a simple cleanup plan - [Reconcile Shopify Stripe PayPal payouts](https://compassfinance.pro/blog/reconcile-shopify-stripe-paypal-payouts/): A practical guide to reconciling Shopify, Stripe, and PayPal payouts for cleaner e-commerce bookkeeping ## Comparisons - [Bookkeeping software UAE comparison](https://compassfinance.pro/bookkeeping-software-uae-comparison/): How to compare Compass with full accounting suites, bookkeepers, and spreadsheets - [Compass vs Zoho Books](https://compassfinance.pro/compass-vs-zoho-books/): Head-to-head comparison for Zoho Books - [Compass vs Xero](https://compassfinance.pro/compass-vs-xero/): Head-to-head comparison for Xero - [Compass vs Wafeq](https://compassfinance.pro/compass-vs-wafeq/): Head-to-head comparison for Wafeq ## Bank statement upload guides - [All bank upload guides](https://compassfinance.pro/bank-statement-upload-guides/): Index of guides for UAE and global banks - [Upload Wio statement to Compass](https://compassfinance.pro/upload-wio-statement/): Export and upload guide for Wio - [Upload Emirates NBD statement to Compass](https://compassfinance.pro/upload-enbd-statement/): Export and upload guide for Emirates NBD - [Upload FAB statement to Compass](https://compassfinance.pro/upload-fab-statement/): Export and upload guide for FAB - [Upload Mashreq statement to Compass](https://compassfinance.pro/upload-mashreq-statement/): Export and upload guide for Mashreq - [Upload ADCB statement to Compass](https://compassfinance.pro/upload-adcb-statement/): Export and upload guide for ADCB - [Upload RAKBANK statement to Compass](https://compassfinance.pro/upload-rakbank-statement/): Export and upload guide for RAKBANK - [Upload HSBC statement to Compass](https://compassfinance.pro/upload-hsbc-statement/): Export and upload guide for HSBC ## Optional - [Privacy policy](https://app.compassfinance.pro/PrivacyPolicy) - [Terms of service](https://app.compassfinance.pro/TermsAndConditions)