Zoho · Books
Zoho Books implementation in Saudi Arabia and the GCC
Online accounting with invoices, bills, banking, VAT and reports. We set up Zoho Books for Saudi rules, move your data from your current system and train your finance team.
- VAT, Arabic invoices and multi-currency set up properly
- Opening balances checked with your accountant
- Linked to your inventory, CRM and bank
GoAgile is aZoho Premium Partner
What moves with you
- Customers and vendors
- Opening balances
- Open invoices and bills
- Users and roles
What is Zoho Books
Cloud accounting that finance and sales both use
Zoho Books is Zoho’s online accounting software. It handles invoices, bills, banking, VAT and financial reports, with apps for iOS and Android, and connects to the rest of Zoho.
It suits start-ups, small and mid-sized businesses that want clean books without a heavy system. Because it is part of the Zoho family, a customer in Zoho CRM and an item in Zoho Inventory are the same ones you invoice in Books.
- Made byZoho Corporation
- RunsIn the cloud, with mobile apps
- Best withZoho Inventory, CRM and Analytics
- Our teamA dedicated team of 17 Zoho specialists
- Our statusZoho Premium Partner
What it covers
The parts of Zoho Books we set up
Start with invoicing and banking, then add the rest as your team is ready.
Invoices and quotes
Professional quotes and invoices in Arabic and English, with VAT shown correctly, sent by email and paid online.
Banking
Bank feeds and reconciliation, so statements match the books.
Bills and expenses
Vendor bills, approvals and payments, with receipts captured on mobile.
Stock
Item stock levels with reorder reminders, or linked to Zoho Inventory for more.
Projects and time
Bill for time and expenses on projects, with partial payments.
VAT and tax
VAT rates applied automatically and VAT returns generated from your data.
Client and vendor portals
Customers and suppliers see their invoices and statements online.
Automation
Recurring invoices, payment reminders and scheduled tasks that run by themselves.
Mobile apps
iOS and Android apps, plus a Windows desktop app.
Reports
Profit and loss, balance sheet, aged receivables and more, ready for management and your auditors.
Moving to Zoho Books
From Tally, QuickBooks, Sage or Excel to Zoho Books
Most of the work, and most of the risk, is in the data. We handle it carefully.
- Decide what to bring: balances only, or history as well
- Clean and convert customers, vendors, items and the chart of accounts
- Load opening balances and open invoices and bills
- Reconcile with your accountant before go-live
Moving from Tally? See our TallyPrime page to compare.
Moving from
How we implement
Your Zoho Books in five steps
A short, clear plan with your accountant involved from the start.
- 1
Review
We look at your accounts, VAT, invoices and approvals, and agree what Zoho Books must do.
- 2
Set up
Company, chart of accounts, taxes, currencies, users and Arabic and English templates.
- 3
Connect
Bank feeds, payment gateways, Zoho Inventory, CRM and your other systems.
- 4
Migrate and test
We load your data and test invoices, bills, banking and VAT with your team.
- 5
Train and go live
We train finance and sales, support your first month-end and fix what we find.
Compare
Zoho Books, TallyPrime or Odoo for accounting?
All three work in the Kingdom. The right one depends on how your business runs.
| Zoho Books | TallyPrime | Odoo accounting | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Cloud accounting linked to CRM and stock | Fast accounting and stock on one PC or server | Accounting as one module of a wider ERP |
| Runs | Cloud, with mobile apps | Your PC or server | Cloud or your servers |
| Strength | Easy to use, connected Zoho apps | Speed, keyboard-driven, familiar to accountants | Many modules, open and flexible |
| Customisation | Deluge, Creator and APIs | TDL | Python modules |
| Good first step when | Your team works in several places | Your accountants know Tally well | You want one system for everything |
What we check
Five checks before you trust the numbers
Accounting software is only as good as its opening data and its set-up.
Plan your Zoho Books set-up →Chart of accounts
Matches your reporting, your auditors and your VAT return, with no leftover accounts from the old system.
Opening balances
Trial balance, customer and vendor balances and open invoices agree to the old system on the cut-over date.
VAT set-up
Rates, codes, reverse charge cases and returns tested against sample periods.
Banking
Bank accounts connected, rules created and the first reconciliation completed.
Users and approvals
Roles for accountants, sales and managers, with approvals where money moves.
Built for Saudi Arabia and the GCC
Zoho Books built for Saudi and GCC rules
Local tax, language and reporting, set up and tested before go-live.
VAT
VAT rates and returns set up and tested with your accountant.
E-invoicing handled by us
We are a ZATCA e-invoicing solution provider, so wherever e-invoicing applies to your Zoho Books project, we handle it as part of the work.
Arabic and English
Bilingual invoices, quotes and statements.
Zakat and audit reports
Accounts and reports arranged so your accountant has what they need for Zakat and audit.
Data location
Zoho announced two Saudi data centres, in Riyadh and Jeddah, in March 2024. We confirm what applies to your account.
GCC groups
Companies in several GCC countries, each with its own tax rules and currency.
Get Zoho Books working with correct numbers
Tell us what you use today. We will plan the move, set up Zoho Books and check every balance with your accountant.
Related services
Explore related Zoho services
Each Zoho app works on its own and works better with the others. Here is what often goes with Zoho Books.
Zoho ERP
Our Zoho platform page: every Zoho app we deliver, and how we help at every stage.
View service →Zoho Inventory
Stock across warehouses, sales and purchase orders and shipments, linked to your accounts.
View service →Zoho One
The whole Zoho suite for one company: sales, marketing, finance, HR and more, under one login and one licence.
View service →Zoho Analytics
Dashboards and reports across Zoho and your other systems, with live data.
View service →Zoho Books FAQs
What is Zoho Books?
Zoho Books is Zoho’s online accounting software. It handles invoices, bills, banking, VAT and financial reports, has mobile apps, and connects to Zoho CRM, Inventory and other Zoho apps.
Does Zoho Books support Saudi VAT?
Yes. Zoho Books has a Saudi Arabia edition with VAT rates and returns. We set it up with your accountant and test it against sample periods before go-live.
Does Zoho Books handle Saudi e-invoicing?
We are a ZATCA e-invoicing solution provider, so e-invoicing is set up and tested as part of your Zoho Books project and supported afterwards. You should still confirm your ZATCA wave on ZATCA’s own site.
Can Zoho Books issue Arabic invoices?
Yes. We set up bilingual Arabic and English invoice, quote and statement templates with your branding and VAT details.
Can you move our data from Tally or QuickBooks?
Yes. We clean and convert customers, vendors, items and balances, load opening data and open invoices and bills, and reconcile with your accountant before go-live.
Can Zoho Books connect to our bank?
Zoho Books supports bank feeds and reconciliation. Which banks and feeds are available depends on your bank and country, so we check this early.
Is Zoho Books enough, or do we need an ERP?
For accounting, invoicing and basic stock, many companies are well served by Zoho Books with Zoho Inventory. For complex manufacturing or very large groups, we compare Odoo, Business Central and SAP.
How long does a Zoho Books set-up take?
A simple set-up can be live in a couple of weeks. A migration with history, several banks and integrations takes longer. We agree a timeline after we review your accounts.
Is GoAgile a Zoho partner for Zoho Books?
Yes. GoAgile Technologies is a Zoho Premium Partner. Our head office is in Riyadh, and our dedicated Zoho team sets up, customises, integrates and supports Zoho Books for businesses across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman.
Talk to a Zoho Books specialist
Tell us what you use for accounts today and how many people use it. We will come back with a clear plan for Zoho Books.
Accounts you can trust
A dedicated team of 17 Zoho specialists sets up Zoho Books for Saudi VAT, moves your data from your old system and checks every balance with your accountant before go-live.
- VAT and Arabic invoices set up
- Opening balances reconciled
- Banks and payment gateways connected
- Training for finance and sales
GoAgile is aZoho Premium Partner