Frequently Asked Questions.

ERPNext implementation starts at 1,999 (setup) plus 150 per month for ongoing support. This includes CRM, invoicing, accounting, and UAE VAT compliance for up to 5 users. Compare this to SAP Business One (200,000+ setup) or Odoo Enterprise (48,000+ per year for 20 users). ERPNext has zero license fees because it is open source.

Company size (employees), complexity (modules needed), integrations, timeline. Book a call and we will recommend the right fit.

No. Price = setup + monthly retainer + 9% UAE VAT. Only additional costs: scope changes you request, add ons (exceed user/warehouse limits), third party subscriptions (Zapier, dedicated server).

Enterprise+ clients can negotiate custom payment terms. Starter/Growth/Professional require upfront implementation fee.

Support hours (varies by tier), system monitoring, software updates, backup management, troubleshooting. See tier details for specifics.

Monthly retainer is month to month. 30 day written notice to cancel. No penalties. You keep your data and system access.

Yes. Enterprise and Extreme packages are scoped based on your specific requirements. We provide detailed proposals after discovery.

Most clients see ROI in 3 to 6 months. Typical savings: 20+ hours/week in manual work, 30 to 50% faster invoicing, 10 to 30% reduction in inventory errors. See our case studies for specific examples.

ERPNext is 100% open source with zero license fees. SAP Business One costs 200,000+ for implementation. Odoo Enterprise charges per user per month (200 to 500 per user). For a 20 user UAE business, ERPNext saves 48,000 to 120,000 per year in licensing alone while offering comparable functionality for SMBs.

ERPNext implementation in Dubai starts from 1,999 for a Starter setup and goes to 35,000 and beyond for a full Professional rollout. A typical UAE SME pays 8,000 to 20,000 and goes live in about four weeks. ERPNext itself is open source, so there are no per user licence fees, unlike SAP or Odoo Enterprise, which keeps the total cost far lower over time. The price depends on how many modules you need (accounting, inventory, HR, manufacturing), how much data has to be migrated, and whether you need UAE compliance built in: FTA VAT, WPS payroll, and Peppol e invoicing for the 2026 mandate. OSForBiz quotes a fixed price before the project starts, so there are no surprise invoices, and delivers with 95% or higher on time delivery across more than 50 UAE implementations.

Yes. ERPNext is a fully open source ERP, which means there are no per user licence fees, unlike SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or Odoo Enterprise, where every extra user raises the bill. For a growing UAE SME this is the difference between a cost that scales with your team and one that stays flat. ERPNext covers accounting, inventory, sales, purchasing, HR, payroll, and manufacturing in one system, with UAE compliance available for FTA VAT, WPS payroll, and Peppol e invoicing. OSForBiz implements, configures, and customizes ERPNext for UAE businesses, starting from 1,999 for a Starter setup and going live in about four weeks. Because you own the open source system, you are never locked into a vendor, and you can take the platform in house at any time. OSForBiz delivers with a fixed price quoted before the project starts and 95% or higher on time delivery across more than 50 UAE implementations.

OSForBiz quotes a fixed price before the project begins and commits to a delivery timeline, so there are no surprise invoices and no open ended consulting bills. A Starter ERPNext setup starts from 1,999, a typical SME implementation runs 8,000 to 20,000, and Professional rollouts reach 35,000 and beyond, with most projects going live in about four weeks. This is possible because OSForBiz uses a structured implementation method with a 469 checkpoint quality process, so scope and timeline are locked early instead of drifting. The system is ERPNext, an open source platform with no per user licence fees, and UAE compliance is built in for FTA VAT, WPS payroll, and Peppol e invoicing for the 2026 mandate. OSForBiz has delivered more than 50 UAE implementations with 95% or higher on time delivery, and you own the system at the end, with no vendor lock in.

Yes. ERPNext has built in UAE VAT support: 5% standard rate, zero rated, and exempt categories. FTA compliant invoice format with TRN displayed. One click VAT return export. ERPNext is also ready for the UAE mandatory e invoicing requirement starting July 2026.

Yes. Starting July 2027, all B2B and B2G transactions in the UAE must use Peppol e invoicing, regardless of your VAT registration status. If you issue invoices to other businesses or government entities, you must comply.

100 per invoice issued outside the e invoicing system. 5,000 per month for not appointing an Accredited Service Provider. Potential disallowance of your input VAT claims, which means you lose your VAT recovery.

4 weeks with OSForBiz. Our Starter package covers core accounting and invoicing with full UAE VAT configuration. Growth and Professional packages take 8 to 18 weeks for businesses needing inventory, purchasing, manufacturing, or HRMS.

Most accounting tools are not Peppol compliant. QuickBooks, Zoho Books, Xero, and Excel spreadsheets do not generate PINT AE formatted XML invoices or transmit through the Peppol network. Take our free readiness assessment to check your current setup.

Yes. The UAE is implementing mandatory e invoicing starting July 2026. ERPNext supports digital invoice generation with QR codes, XML/JSON export, and all FTA required fields. OSForBiz configures e invoicing compliance as part of every implementation.

The UAE e invoicing mandate requires businesses to issue structured invoices over the Peppol network, with a pilot in 2026 and penalties for non compliance. OSForBiz prepares ERPNext for this directly: native connection to the Peppol network, automated generation of the required XML and UBL invoice format, real time validation before submission, and bilingual Arabic and English templates. Because OSForBiz runs ERPNext, an open source platform, compliance is built into the system you already own rather than bolted on through a costly third party. Most UAE SMEs are not ready for the mandate yet, which is exactly why acting early matters: the penalty for a non compliant invoice is real money, and migrations take weeks, not days. OSForBiz quotes a fixed price up front and has delivered ERPNext compliance work across more than 50 UAE implementations with 95% or higher on time delivery.