ERP Strategy & Roadmap
We run 2 to 4 weeks of diagnostics to identify what's best for your business: build, buy, or implementation. Pick the right platform, provide a clear budget, and offer a 12-month plan board ready by week 4.
Custom ERP Software Development · UAE
The UAE's Custom ERP Software Development Company
Working with scattered tools and manual processes results in slow progress. That's exactly where Enterprise resource planning (ERP) comes into play and businesses across the UAE trust us as their go-to ERP software development company to bring everything under one roof, cut the chaos, and finally run operations smoothly. Our ERP software stands out from the rest due to their reliability and outstanding performance.
Vendor-Neutral by Contract ISO 9001 Certified e-Invoicing July 2026 Ready FTA · VAT · Corporate Tax Source Code Day 1
Vendor-neutral by contract
Whether it's SAP, Dynamics 365 BC, Net Suite, Odoo, ERP Next, or custom, we chose the one that fits perfectly, not by partner badge.
e-Invoicing Phase 1 ready
Every ERP solution we deliver is engineered for the FTA mandate from day one, not retrofitted in panic.
Go-live in 8 weeks, not 18 months
We follow a phased modular approach. The first production module went live in 8 weeks. Big Bang horror stories die here.
UAE compliance native
We are compliant with UAE regulatory laws, following VAT, 9% corporate tax, FTA filing, WPS payroll, ESR, UBO built in, not bolted on.
UAE resident Team
Our headquarters is in Dubai. We have in-country project managers, offer on-site sprint reviews, and FTA-audit experienced consultants.
Bilingual EN+ Arabic RTL
We provide bilingual English + Arabic RTL delivering Native Arabic UX, Hijri Calendar, Khaleej-aware copy from week one, not bolted on at UAT.
240+
ERP & software projects shipped
150+
Senior ERP engineers in-house
20+
Years building UAE business software
70%
Faster month-end close · client average
4.9/5
Avg. rating · 187+ client reviews
35+
Industries served across the GCC
UAE brands we draw inspiration from ADNOC Emirates Group DEWA Etisalat Emaar Mashreq
Why UAE ERP is different now
An ERP Software from 2018 cannot survive the 2026 UAE Laws.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) in the UAE is drastically different from what it was in 2018. Earlier ERP software development was designed to handle basic VAT compliance, but today, ERPs are hyper-connected platforms built to manage corporate tax, real-time digital e-invoicing, and predictive AI workflows. 9% corporate tax is now law, and with that, VAT, ESR, UBO, and WPS filings are tightening every quarter. According to an independent industry analyst, the global ERP failure rates are between 55% and 75%.
Our custom ERP software development services include all of this from sprint one. A 6-year-old SAP install from a regional partner cannot. That is the gap we Trango Tech fills as a close-vendor-neutral.
Jul2026
e-Invoicing Phase 1 mandate — large taxpayers
9%
UAE Corporate Tax · in force since June 2023
55–75%
Global ERP project failure rate · 2024 surveys
USD3.4B
UAE business software market · 2025 estimate
SOURCES · UAE Federal Tax Authority · Panorama / Standish · IDC Middle East
FROM THE DESK. EDITORIAL
Most UAE ERP Projects Fail Because of the Wrong ERP Software Development Agency
According to the consensus in the MENA enterprise, 75% of ERP projects in the UAE underperform or fail, and industry experts consistently point to the implementation partner, not the platform, as the primary structural flaw. We have been delivering ERP projects for over 20 years and have completed 240+ projects. We observed the same pattern in rescue audits.
And guess what? The platform was never the real problem, as platforms like Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, and Odoo are popular names with decades of engineering behind them. They are never the issue. The wrong software development partner is to blame for the ERP failure. They chose the platform without fully understanding the business, provided project pricing based solely on hope, pushed customization to absorb gaps in their own delivery capacity, and quietly left when hyper-care ended.
Book a 30-minute call, and we’ll tell you honestly whether we’re the right team for what you need.
9 ERP development services · vendor-neutral by contract
Custom ERP Development Services We Deliver Across the UAE
As a leading ERP software development company in Dubai, we offer custom ERP software solutions. We have a clear strategy through go-live, build vs implementation, integration, and compliance. Whether you need an ERP software solution from scratch, an Odoo or ERP Next implementation heavily, or a Microsoft/SAP/Netsuite implementation done right, we cover the whole spectrum of ERP software development services.
Direct Answer: Custom ERP software development in the UAE means designing and building a bespoke business management platform specifically designed for your specific operational workflows, rather than forcing your company to adapt to an inflexible, off-the-shelf solution.
ERP Consulting Services
As a leading ERP development company, we offer ERP consulting services, including strategy & system selection, implementation & configuration. Our consultants deliver the best tech stack for ERP implementation and offer guidance on security & compliance.
Custom ERP Implementation
We provide ERP implementation services in the UAE with fast deployment and UAE localization. It includes complete system setup, configuration, and data migration with minimal disruption, ensuring a smooth transition to a fully functional ERP system.
Custom ERP Solutions:
We offer custom ERP development services, providing insights and customizing the ERP system to fit your workflow, making operations more efficient and aligned with your business needs.
ERP Migration
We provide ERP migration services with the least disruption. Our experts carefully review your data to ensure it is securely migrated and smoothly integrated into the new ERP system.
e-Invoicing Phase 1 & 2 Readiness
FTA accredited-service-provider integration, UBL 2.1 / Peppol exchange, archiving, validation, and a real go-live dry-run before the July 2026 deadline. Phase 2 ready when it lands in 2027.
UAE Localization & VAT Compliance
We provide a UAE VAT-compliant ERP setup with FTA reporting and an Arabic interface. Set up your ERP with UAE-specific tax structures, Arabic-language support, and compliance with free-zone and mainland regulations.
WPS, Payroll, and Labor Compliance
Provides wage protection system file generation, gratuity computation per the labor law. It also includes leave accruals (Hijri-aware), EOSB, and payroll integration with all major UAE banks (Emirates, NBD, Mashreq, ENBD, ADCB, and FAB).
ERP Integration
ERP integration services in Dubai connect all your business systems. We also provide integration of payment gateways, WMS, e-commerce platforms, banking APIs, and third-party tools into your ERP system.
Not sure which service you need? The Build-vs-Buy wizard below decides for you in 90 seconds.
Run the Build vs Buy wizard Most sought-after ERP modules · UAE 2026 demand
8 Most Frequent Requested ERP Software Development Modules
We’ve distilled this from 240+ scoping calls across UAE distribution, manufacturing, 3PL, and real estate services. The %age beside each module is how often UAE clients ask us to include it in their initial launch scope.
The most-requested ERP modules in the UAE are Finance & Accounting (97% of projects), HR/Payroll/WPS (84%), Inventory & warehouse (82%), Sales & CRM (76%), procurement (71%), BI & Reporting (64%), Manufacturing/MRP (54%), and Project Accounting (49%).
97%requested
Finance & Accounting
Essential for FTA compliance, automated UAE VAT (5%) calculations, corporate tax 9% reporting, and efficient e-invoicing. This module includes the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable & multi-currency consolidation. It is the hardest module to get right under FTA scrutiny.
- 5% VAT + 9% CT auto-compute
- One-click EmaraTax export
- e-Invoicing Phase 1 ready
- Multi-entity group consolidation
84%requested
HR · Payroll · WPS
Handles UAE-specific labor laws, including wage protection system (WPS) processing, visa management, gratuity per labor law, EOSB, and Hijri leaves. The demand is higher than in other markets without WPS.
- SIF file generation (CB UAE format)
- Gratuity + EOSB auto-compute
- Hijri-aware leave accruals
- Bank integration (ENBD · Mashreq · FAB)
Real-time KPI dashboards on top of the ERP data model. Drill through from the CEO scorecard to the source transaction in one click.Real-time KPI dashboards
Inventory & Warehouse Management
Manages multi-location stock, real-time tracking, and automated reordering to support the UAE’s massive retail and distribution network. Mission-critical for UAE trading, distribution, and 3PL.
76%requested
Sales & CRM
Drives client retention, manages the sales pipeline, and tracks the customer support history. This module involves bilingual EN+ Arabic quote-to-invoice, customer 360, and opportunity pipeline.
- Bilingual EN + Arabic quote PDFs
- Customer 360 (orders · AR · service)
- Pipeline + revenue forecast
- Quote-to-cash automation
71%requested
Procurement
Manages supplier databases, automated purchase orders, and multi-tier approval workflows. RFQ to PO to receive a 3-way match. The supplier self-service portal, vendor scorecard, and ESR & UBO supplier flags are built into the masters.
- RFQ + comparative sheets
- Supplier self-service portal
- 3-way match enforcement
- Vendor scorecards + UBO flags
64%requested
BI & Reporting
Real-time KPI dashboards on top of the ERP data model. Drill-through from CEO scorecard to the source transaction in one click.
- Real-time KPI dashboards
- CFO + CEO scorecards
- Drill-through to transaction
- Power BI · Metabase · Tableau
54%requested
Manufacturing · MRP
Multi-level BoM, routings, shop-floor with OPC-UA machine integration. Heavily requested in F&B, plastics, chemicals, packaging.
- Multi-level BoM + routings
- Shop-floor tablets / kiosks
- OPC-UA machine integration
- Batch · serial · QC workflows
49%requested
Project Management:
Highly sought after by the region's heavy construction, contracting, and real estate sectors. It includes Project budgets, timesheets, T&M billing, and IFRS 15 revenue recognition. Default expectation for UAE construction, services, and consulting firms.
- Project budgets + WBS
- Timesheets + utilisation
- T&M + fixed-price billing
- IFRS 15 revenue recognition
Not sure which modules to launch with? The Cost Calculator below lets you mix-and-match scope and see your AED estimate update live.
Pick my modules in the Cost Calculator AED pricing · All-in, No Hidden License Games
Transparent ERP Software Development Cost in the UAE
Most ERP quotes cover the build. Our covers everything. We offer three clear and transparent pricing tiers. Each tier we offer takes you from discovery to go-live to 90 days of post-launch hypercare. Then use the 3-year TCO slider below to see the full picture of your ERP software development cost.
Tier 1 · SME starter
Lean ERP · Single Entity
starting fromAED 18–48kfixed-price
Single-entity SME on Odoo / ERPNext. Finance, Inventory, Sales, VAT & WPS, e-invoicing ready. Live in 6–10 weeks.
- Finance + Inventory + Sales + WPS
- VAT + 9% CT + EmaraTax export
- e-Invoicing Phase 1 ready
- EN + Arabic RTL UI
- 90-day hyper-care
Most popular Tier 2 · Mid-market
Multi-Entity ERP · Custom Modules
starting fromAED 75–220kfixed-price
Multi-entity, multi-warehouse mid-market. Heavy customisation, bank H2H, BI dashboards, mobile field apps. Live in 12–18 weeks.
- All Tier 1 modules + Procurement + HR + Project
- Multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation
- Banking host-to-host (ENBD, Mashreq, FAB)
- Custom BI dashboards + iOS / Android field apps
- 12-month support & minor enhancements
Tier 3 · Enterprise
From-Scratch ERP · Multi-Country
starting fromAED 220–650k+fixed-price price
From-scratch enterprise ERP or full SAP / NetSuite implementation. Multi-country GCC, manufacturing, regulated industries. Live in phased waves.
- Full microservices architecture · you own the code
- SAP S/4HANA / NetSuite implementation option
- Multi-country GCC + Africa, ISO 27001 controls
- Embedded data, security & QA pods
- 24-month enterprise support SLA
Interactive · 3-year TCO simulator
Move the Slider. Know Your Real ERP Software Development Cost Before You Commit
Every custom ERP software development company in Dubai will give you a quote for the build. But we give you a full 36-month picture, so your budget decision is actually informed.
Build budget · AED
AED 110,000
3-year TCO · AED
AED 256,400
| AED pricing · All-in, No Hidden License Games | Transparent ERP Software Development Cost in the UAE | Most ERP quotes cover the build. Our covers everything. We offer three clear and transparent pricing tiers. Each tier we offer takes you from discovery to go-live to 90 days of post-launch hypercare. Then use the 3-year TCO slider below to see the full picture of your ERP software development cost. | Tier 1 · SME starter | Lean ERP · Single Entity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| starting from | AED 18–48k fixed-price | Single-entity SME on Odoo / ERPNext. Finance, Inventory, Sales, VAT & WPS, e-invoicing ready. Live in 6–10 weeks. | Finance + Inventory + Sales + WPS | VAT + 9% CT + EmaraTax export |
| e-Invoicing Phase 1 ready | EN + Arabic RTL UI | 90-day hyper-care | Tier 2 · Mid-market | Multi-Entity ERP · Custom Modules |
| starting from | AED 75–220k fixed-price | Multi-entity, multi-warehouse mid-market. Heavy customization, bank H2H, BI dashboards, mobile field apps. Live in 12–18 weeks. | All Tier 1 modules + Procurement + HR + Project | Multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation |
| Banking host-to-host (ENBD, Mashreq, FAB) | Custom BI dashboards + iOS / Android field apps | 12-month support & minor enhancements | Tier 3 · Enterprise | From-Scratch ERP · Multi-Country |
| starting from | AED 220–650k+fixed-price phases | From-scratch enterprise ERP or full SAP / NetSuite implementation. Multi-country GCC, manufacturing, and regulated industries. Live in phased waves. | Full microservices architecture · you own the code | SAP S/4HANA / NetSuite implementation option |
| Multi-country GCC + Africa, ISO 27001 controls | Embedded data, security & QA pods | 24-month enterprise support SLA | AED 54,892 | AED 263,412 |
All AED figures indicative · ASP fees vary by FTA accreditation tier · we lock all numbers in your SOW before kick-off.
Tell us your tier preference and we will return a fixed-price SOW within 24 hours.
Lock my AED budget Decision framework · Build vs Customise vs Buy
The Three Honest Paths to ERP Software Development in the UAE.
We don't have any deals with ERP vendors. There are no commissions, so the ERP we recommend is based entirely on your data model, how you're built today, and where you're going.
Build custom Day-zero ownership
Opt for custom ERP software development when your business model is genuinely non-standard, you're scaling fast, and you need full control over the roadmap.
- 100% source code + IP ownership
- No per-user license fees, ever
- Unlimited customization depth
- API-first, microservices-ready
- Higher upfront cost
- Longer time to first release (5–9 months)
Verdict · Build when off-the-shelf would force 60%+ customization, or when ERP is a strategic differentiator.
Customise open-source Best fit · UAE SME
For most UAE SMEs, open-source is the smartest starting point. Odoo and ERPNext are fast to deploy, easy to customize, and won't lock you into expensive annual licenses. You get a solid foundation and the freedom to build on it as your business grows.
- Live in 6–14 weeks
- Low or zero license cost (open-source core)
- Self-hosted or cloud-flexible
- Strong community + 30+ vetted modules
- Limited to a very large scale (1k+ users)
- Heavy customizations need a careful upgrade strategy.
Verdict · Customize when the standard 80% covers you, and you want to spend AED on the 20% that matters.
Implement off-the-shelf Enterprise scale
We recommend this custom ERP software development path for mid-market and enterprise with multi-country footprints, deep compliance regimes, or board-level vendor preferences.
- Battle-tested at scale (D365 BC, NetSuite, SAP)
- Global community + vendor backing
- Strong audit and compliance posture
- Easier to staff with certified resources
- Per-user license fees scale with growth
- Customization limits + upgrade cycles
Verdict ·Buy + implementwhen scale, multi-country, and certified-vendor backing matter more than per-user cost.
Still on the fence? Try the 90-second decision wizard below. It asks 10 honest questions and tells you which path fits for custom ERP software development.
Run the Build vs Buy wizard THE 6-STEP ERP SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT METHOD
Our UAE-Grade ERP Software Development Process
As a reliable ERP software development agency, we have already built and managed 240+ projects. Our core strategy and practices remain the same across any environment and operating system. Only the specific set of tools used to execute those strategies, the toolchain changes depending on what the platform requires.
01
Week 1–4
Discover & align
We begin by analyzing your business and daily operations, and align the ERP architecture with UAE regulations such as FTA.
02
Week 3–6
Architect & pick the platform
We create a secure and cloud-enabled infrastructure. We decide whether to build, customize, or buy. We determine the appropriate platform, including integration topology, security, and compliance design.
03
Week 5–18
Configure or build
We follow a two-week sprint strategy, offering a demo every two weeks. Our solutions are customized to your business needs, supporting both English and Arabic starting from sprint 1.
04
Week 10–20
Migrate & integrate
We use ETL from Tally/QuickBooks and Excel extracts to validate 3 years of historical data. Connect your core sales and payment systems to government-authorized networks to comply with mandatory digital tax requirements.
05
Week 14–22
Train & UAT
It involves dedicated system training and verifying that the software accurately handles your specific tax and accounting processes. Contains instructions for using the system and for invoicing, provided in both Arabic and English.
06
Week 20–30
Go-live & hyper-care
Now we launch your new system, followed by three months of comprehensive, on-site, localized support to ensure user adoption before entering an ongoing maintenance contract.
Want a phased plan mapped to your specific business? Book the 30-minute scoping call — we will draft it together.
Book my scoping call UAE compliance & integrations · baked in, not bolted on
Our ERP Software Development Solutions Are UAE-Compliant From Day 1
As a trusted ERP software development services provider, we guarantee compliance for UAE businesses from day 1. We make sure the automated adherence to the FTA streamlines the tax and operational workflow. It involves E-invoicing readiness (PINT-AE), an automated VAT engine, corporate tax calculation, WPS-ready payroll, ultimate beneficial owner (UBO), and economic substance regulation(ESR).
FTA VAT · 5% standard rate
Your ERP system automatically calculates the 5% tax for you, so you don't have to do it manually. No need to pay foreign suppliers under reverse-charge mechanics (RCM). Designated zone rules, profit-margin scheme support. Audit-grade VAT201 export ready for EmaraTax in one click.
9% Corporate Tax · since June 2023
A UAE corporate tax (CT) is a 9% federal tax on business profit, tax depreciation, and free one qualifying income rules. Transfer-pricing documentation hooks prevent companies from manipulating prices. Deferred tax pricing, CT filing exports built per the FTA template.
e-Invoicing Phase 1 · Jul 2026 mandate
The peppol style 5 corner exchange, a secure, private digital postal service for sending invoices. UBL 2.1 schemas, a universal digital language, your invoices must be written in. FTA accredit service provider integration, mandatory archival, dry-run sandbox. Phase 2 architecture is ready for 2027.
WPS payroll · MoHRE compliant
It involves generating the SIF (salary information file) in accordance with the Central Bank of the UAE's strict rules. Bank-format-specific, such as Emirates NBD and Mashreq, require SIF payroll data formatted slightly differently. Leave accruals Hijri-aware tracks the paid vacation days employees earn over time.
ESR & UBO reporting
Anti-fraud, anti-money laundering, and anti-tax evasion rules. ESR events trigger flag specific business activities. UBO master is maintained inside the system. Autogenerated notification and return templates. Audit lineage in one click.
UAE PDPL · data residency
UAE's PDPL requires organizations to protect personal information. Compliant-concent & workflows ask permission to collect data. Residency control (AWS/Azure UAE) determines where the data lives, using cloud data centers in AWS or Azure UAE regions. ISO 27001 alignment, DIFC & ADGM data-protection-ready.
Industry depth · UAE-tested playbooks
Industries we have shipped UAE ERP systems to.
Tragno Tech offers ERP software development services across the UAE. Our ERP software system adapts to the licensing structure, UAE VAT requirements, and operational complexity. From logistics to manufacturing, retail, and real estate, our ERP system is designed to support the UAE's diverse industries with scalable, real-time business tools.
Distribution & Trading
An ERP system designed to manage inventory, order management, procurement, and logistics.
ERP for distribution →3PL & Logistics:
An ERP system that unifies back-office financials, multi-client inventory control, and supply chain execution.
ERP for 3PL →Automotive & Dealerships
It integrates all factors of vehicle manufacturing, distribution, and dealership operations into a single database.
ERP for automotive →Manufacturing
It connects engineering, production, supply chain, and accounting, providing real-time data and automation.
Manufacturing playbook →Retail & E-commerce
It combines backend operations with front-end sales, including POS, omnichannel inventory, Shopify/ Salla/WooCommerce sync, loyalty, and gift cards.
Retail playbook →Construction & Real Estate
Involves bill of quantities (BOQ), project costing, sub-contractor management, certifications, JOPD (jointly owned property declaration, and Dubai REST.
Real estate playbook →Hospitality & F&B
Offers integrated POC and table management, central kitchen and multi-outlet sync, recipes and BoM management, automated procurement & scorecard.
F&B playbook →Professional Services
Provides project accounting, timesheets, and utilization, including measuring resource capacity, T&M billing, and revenue recognition under IFRS 15
Services playbook →Looking for an ERP/Enterprise resource suite for an industry not listed? We've probably delivered it, just not mentioned here. 35+ verticals across the GCC.
Talk to a sector specialist ERP modules library · pick what you need ERP modules we ship.
ERP modules we ship.
Take all of them or just one.
We don't push our clients to buy all the modules. Just pick the modules you need and want to launch. All of the following ERP modules have the same data model and Arabic UI.
Finance & Accounting
GL · AR · AP · VAT · CT
Inventory & Warehousing
Multi-location · lot / serial
Manufacturing / MRP
BoM · routings · shop-floor
HR · Payroll · WPS
Gratuity · leave · EOSB
Sales & CRM
Quote · order · invoice
Procurement
RFQ · supplier portal · 3WM
Project Accounting
Budgets · timesheets · T&M
BI & Analytics
Real-time KPI · dashboards
Point of Sale
Offline-first · POS / KOT
Fleet & Logistics
WMS · TMS · driver app
Asset Management
Depreciation · maintenance
Quality Management
QC · non-conformance
Vendor-neutral ERP platforms we deliver on
Six platforms. Zero exclusive partnerships. We pick based on fit, not on partner badge.
Most agencies pick a platform first and convince every client that it's the right fit. We do the inverse we list every platform we are credible on, with honest pros and cons. You decide.
Mid-market & enterprise platforms3
Dynamics 365 BC
Microsoft
SAP S/4HANA
SAP
Oracle NetSuite
Oracle
Sage X3
Sage
Infor CloudSuite
Infor
Acumatica
Cloud xRP
SME & open-source platforms2
Odoo 17 / 18
Open-source
ERPNext / Frappe
Open-source
Apache OFBiz
Open-source
Dolibarr
Open-source
Custom build · modern stack1
Node.js / NestJS
Backend
.NET 8 / C#
Backend
PostgreSQL
Database
React / Next.js
Frontend
AWS UAE region
Cloud
Azure UAE region
Cloud
Want a side-by-side Enterprise resource planning software comparison of these platforms? Use our dedicated comparison hub.
Open the ERP comparison hub → Published platform comparison · 2026 UAE delivery data Honest UAE- Specific
Honest UAE- Specific
5- Platform ERP Software Matrix
Here’s the full explanation of the five platforms UAE businesses actually consider. They are also scored against 10 dimensions that drive build-versus-buy decisions. We’ve gathered the numbers from our own delivery data over 2018-2026, vendor public pricing, and the latest FTA service-provider list updated in June 2026.
| Dimension | D365 BCMicrosoft | NetSuiteOracle | S/4HANASAP | Odoo · ERPNextOpen-source | Custom buildBespoke |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical UAE go-live | 14–22 wk | 16–24 wk | 22–40 wk | 6–14 wk | 20–34 wk |
| Starting AED (build only) | AED 90k+ | AED 120k+ | AED 280k+ | AED 18k+ | AED 220k+ |
| Annual licence per user | AED 3.5–5k | AED 4–6k | AED 5–7k | Nominal / free | None |
| e-Invoicing Phase 1 (Jul 2026) | Via partner | Native | Via partner | Module | Built-in |
| Customisation ceiling | Multi-entity GCC consolidation | Strong | Strong | Best-in-class | |
| Multi-entity GCC consolidation | Strong | Strong | Best-in-class | Moderate | As designed |
| Manufacturing & MRP depth | Moderate | Strong | Best-in-class | Moderate | As designed |
| Source-code ownership | Vendor | Vendor | Vendor | Open-source | 100% yours |
| Best-fit company size | SME → mid | Mid → large | Large enterprise | SME → mid | Any |
| Trango Tech UAE projects shipped | 40+ | 28+ | 14+ | 90+ | 60+ |
Sources · Trango Tech UAE delivery data 2018–2026 · vendor public pricing · UAE FTA Accredited Service Provider list (Jun 2026) · IDC Middle East ERP report 2025. Per-user AED figures are list prices excluding partner discounts and assume mid-tier modules.
Want this matrix tailored to your specific business — with your modules, your users, your AED budget plugged in?
Get a tailored 5-platform comparison The 10 reasons UAE ERP projects fail · and how we prevent them
UAE Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Failure Rates are approximately 55-75%
Collected from the independent surveys from Panorama consulting, Standish, and Gartner, which agree that 55-75% of the ERP projects fail to meet at least one of the cost, timeline, or business objectives. These 10 reasons are the main causes of almost every project failure. But don't worry, each one is preventable.
01
Scope creep with no change control
Continuous expansion of the project's requirements pushes the 4-month go-live out to 14.
How we prevent it: We require a written change request workflow before proceeding with a change. Cost is quoted in AED beforehand.
02
Big-Bang-Go-Live on a Friday Night
Instant cutover, then hope for the best. When it fails, the whole business stops.
How we prevent it: We follow a phased rollout strategy to launch the product incrementally. The first production module will be live in 8 weeks, and the others will be phased over 6 months, always on Mondays.
03
Dirty data dumped into the new system
Migrating 15 years of messy Tally and Excel data without cleansing results in month-end fails.
How we prevent it: Dedicated data sprints, ETL pipelines + finance sign-off on 3 years of history before cutover. Variance < 0.5% target.
04
No senior business sponsor
It drives the project alone without business leaders. The operation teams and the finance team are disengaged. User acceptance testing (UAT) is abandoned before the launch.
How we prevent it: We have an executive team meeting bi-weekly with the CFO, COO, and IT. RACI is signed in week one. Sponsor-accountable for go-live decision.
05
Customisation depth out of control
200+ projects on a heavily over-customized standard software platform like Salesforce. This is why the upgrades break because the software's standard updates conflict with your custom changes.
How we prevent it: Customization register. Every custom field is justified in writing. >60% custom triggers a formal Build-vs-Customize re-evaluation.
06
UAE compliance treated as an afterthought
Many software development companies treat compliance as an afterthought. Such as patching systems the week before a deadline, causing a real risk to the business.
How we prevent it: Compliance is modeled into the data layer in sprint one. FTA audit lineage testable from week three.
07
No real UAT, only Happy Path Testing
Poor testing as they skip the formal business review (UAT). Breaks the first real month-end as the untested system crashes.
How we prevent it: We follow a two-cycle UAT covering month-end close, FTA filling, payroll run, and e-invoicing batch, and we test the product in real scenarios, not click-through demos.
08
Training cut to save AED
ERP software development partners sometimes cancel the staff training to save AED, assuming they will teach themselves. They often turn to unofficial, custom-built spreadsheets to shadow Excel.
How we prevent it: We provide extensive Bilingual EN + Arabic training. Power-user certification. Day-in-the-life videos. Adoption dashboards in hyper-care.
09
Integration is treated later
ERP goes live, but the integrations are kept for later, like bank, e-commerce, and payment gateways, which remain manual. It puts finance teams in chaotic situations.
How we prevent it: We prioritize integrations and plan them in week two. Connectors live before go-live, never after. 80+ prebuilt connectors to draw from.
10
No Day 91 Plan, Partner Disappears
Hyper-care ends, and the partner ghosts. As a result, the first-quarter close goes wrong, breaking trust forever.
How we prevent it: We provide a written 12-month support SLA from day 91. The same UAE engineers offer monthly business reviews. Roadmap revised in every quarter.
Already mid-project, and one of these sounds familiar? We do rescue audits.
Request a rescue audit The Trango Tech UAE ERP Charter · seven written commitments Seven contractual promises
Seven contractual promises
that go into every SOW we sign.
The Trango Tech UAE ERP Charter · seven written commitments
01
The Day-One Code Promise In every SOW
Source code, configuration scripts, integration glue, deployment manifests — every artefact lives in your Git repository from sprint one. We do not hold the keys to your own system, and we do not run the staging environment on a server only we can access. If we walked away tomorrow, your in-house team or any other partner could keep building from Monday.
02
The No-Surprise AED Promise In every SOW
Every change request is quoted in writing, in AED, before any work begins. Never absorbed silently. Never invoiced at month-end as a surprise. The number you sign in the SOW is the number we hold ourselves to — and the change-control log is auditable by your CFO at any point in the engagement.
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The Senior-on-Site Promise In every SOW
A senior UAE-resident project manager — not a junior coordinator, not a Slack handle on the other side of the world — runs your steering committee every two weeks. In person where possible, on video where not. The same named person from kick-off through go-live and the full ninety days of hyper-care.
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The Compliance-Day-One Promise In every SOW
VAT, 9% Corporate Tax, e-Invoicing Phase 1, WPS, ESR, UBO — modelled into the data layer in sprint one, not patched in three weeks before go-live. If an FTA visit happens during our engagement, our consultant sits with your CFO during the audit at no additional cost. The lineage will hold.
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The Vendor-Neutral Promise In every SOW
We hold zero exclusive partner agreements. Our compensation comes from you, never from a platform vendor commission. If Microsoft, Oracle, or SAP offered to pay us to recommend their stack regardless of fit, we would say no — and we have. Platform recommendation is decided by your business model, not our partner pipeline.
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The No-Big-Bang Promise In every SOW
We do not cut over everything on a Friday night and pray. First production module live in eight weeks, additional modules phased over the following six to fourteen weeks. Every go-live carries a 72-hour rollback window. Mondays only — never on the eve of a long weekend, never the day before a public holiday.
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The Day-91 Promise In every SOW
Hyper-care does not end on day 90 with an awkward handover to an offshore team you have never spoken to. The same UAE engineers who built your ERP carry it through year one — with a written SLA, named escalation contacts, monthly business reviews your CFO is invited to, and a quarterly roadmap session.
The reason we publish these is simple. If we are going to ask for a six- or seven-figure AED commitment, we should be willing to write down what we are promising in return — in clauses, not in a sales deck. Every promise above has been tested by twenty years of UAE projects. Read them. Push back on them. Ask us to read the actual MSA clauses they translate into.
— Trango Tech ERP delivery leadership · Dubai
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Request a sample MSA Why Trango Tech as your UAE ERP partner
Ten reasons UAE CFOs pick Trango Tech for ERP
We've been serving the UAE's businesses for more than two decades. Already shipped 240+ projects, with 150+ in-house engineers. We are vendor-neutral by contract, accountable by SOW, and audited by ISO 9001.
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Source Code in Your Repository From Day 1:
We ensure total dependency and transparency for you. You own everything, like source code, configuration scripts, and integration glue, which are all stored in your Git repository. Our team does not hold administrative keys, nor do we use private tools that you cannot access. If we decide to part ways with the team tomorrow, your new developers or in-house team will have everything they need to pick up right where the project left off.
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Fixed Price by SOW, Never Time-and-Material Sprawl:
We have upfront, transparent pricing structures and deliver change requests in writing, in AED, before any work begins. There will be no surprise or hidden fees at the month-end. The amount you signed in the statement of work (SOW) is the amount we hold ourselves to, and the change control is auditable by your CFO at any point in the engagement.
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UAE Resident Senior Team
We guarantee that an experienced project manager will lead your project from start to finish. Instead of handing off the work to the junior staff or remote team halfway through the project. You get a dedicated, local expert managing every step of the way. They won’t leave until your project is done, and they’ll support you 90 days after launch.
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The Compliance Day One Promise:
Our ERP software development services comply with regulatory requirements. Including VAT, 9% corporate tax, e-invoicing phase 1, WPS, ESR, and UBO, projected into the data layer in sprint one rather than in three weeks. If an FTA visits during our engagement, our consultant sits with your CFO during the audit at no additional cost.
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Vendor-Neutral by Contract:
We don’t have any exclusive partnerships. We get paid for ERP software development services, not from platform vendor commission. We offer platform recommendations based on your business model, not our partner pipelines.
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Safe Phased Release:
We avoid high-risk, all-at-once software upgrades over the weekends. We believe in a safe, phased release strategy that breaks the project into smaller, manageable pieces and launches them one by one. If the new update causes any issues or doesn’t work as expected, the team has a 72-hour rollback window.
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Support & Maintenance Till Day-91:
We offer premium and continuous support for your new system. Instead of abandoning you after setup, the same experts who built it will maintain it for a year with a written SLA, named escalation contacts, and monthly business reviews your CFO is invited to, and a quarterly roadmap session.
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e-Invoicing Phase 1 Ready Before the Mandate:
We are completely ready for the mandate; every ERP we’ve shipped in 2026 is already integrated with the accredited service provider for the federal tax authority (FTA). No need to panic in July 2026, your systems are already updated to send digital bills exactly the way the government wants.
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20 Years Building UAE Business Software
We have been providing ERP software development services, including custom development and integrations, across Dubai and Abu Dhabi for over two decades. Our FTA-audit-experienced consultants will guide your project with experts who deeply understand the complex rules of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
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ISO 9001 Quality+ ISO 27001 Control Alignment
We provide reliable and transparent services that blend top-tier quality standards with strict data protection. We build process disciplines you can audit. Our security controls are locally aligned with the United Arab Emirates Data Protection Law. This guarantees that your personal and business data is handled in accordance with the exact regional privacy rules.
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Request 3 UAE references Anonymised UAE case studies · AED outcomes UAE ERP projects we shipped
UAE ERP projects we shipped
and what they delivered in AED.
The following ERP software is developed by Trango Tech, anonymized for security purposes and in accordance with NDAs. However, we'll share named references and full case decks under MNDA in the scoping call.
From Tally to a unified Distribution ERP, the month-end has gone down from 18 days to 4.
Upgraded from basic bookkeeping software (Tally) and a tangled web of spreadsheets to an all-in-one custom-built system, Odoo. Instead of wasting 18 days manually crunching numbers and fixing errors every month, they now close their books, manage inventory, and handle the taxes automatically in just 4 days.
↓ 78%
Month-end days
AED 1.6M
Annual labour saved
14 wk
Go-live
Odoo 17VAT auto-filingMetabase BIBanking H2H
From SAP B1 to D365 Business Central, Shop-floor visibility, and BoM accuracy at 99.6%.
Successfully resolved common food manufacturing limitations in SAP B1 by leveraging the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (D365 BC) ecosystem. This implementation modernizes the supply chain through targeted architectural upgrades.
↑ 99.6%
BoM accuracy
↓ 22%
Material waste
20 wk
Go-live
D365 BCPowerAppsOPC-UAPower BI
From custom legacy to NetSuite + WMS driver app live, throughput up 41%.
Completely modernizes third-party logistics (3PL) technology. We replaced a 12-year-old, outdated custom software system with 3 new, connected tools: Oracle NetSuite, a custom WMS layer, a Flutter driver app, and Dubai trade integration.
↑ 41%
Throughput / hr
↓ 65%
Manual data entry
22 wk
Go-live
NetSuiteFlutterDubai Trade APIWMS layer
All of these software development solutions started with the same 30-minute scoping call we are offering you now.
Start with the free scoping call 3 engagement models · pick what fits
Three Ways to Engage Trango Tech for your ERP Software Development in the UAE
We have fixed our prices and have a dedicated team for ongoing roadmaps. With us, you pay for the actual hours worked, which is ideal for an evolving scope and allows easy adaptation to the project as new needs arise. We tell you which one to pick during the scoping call, honestly.
Fixed-Price Implementation
Scope, price, and timeline are locked in the SOW. Any change request is quoted in writing. It is the best choice if your scope is well-understood and the board wants budget certainty.
- Phased fixed-price milestones
- Penalty clauses for delay
- 90-day hyper-care included
Dedicated ERP Team
It involves a dedicated, senior project manager, an architect, 2-4 engineers, QA, and DevOps for a 6- to 24-month roadmap. It is best when ERP is strategic, and you're looking for continuous releases rather than a massive, one-time setup that quickly becomes outdated.
- Same team for 6–24 months
- Quarterly business reviews
- Velocity reports + roadmap
Time & Materials Pod
A dedicated team of experts, including engineers, architects, and FTA consultants, on an hourly AED rate. Perfect if the scope cannot be defined upfront (eg, an integration backlog, a migration in waves, a regulatory adaptation).
- AED 280–520 / hr blended
- Sprint commitments, weekly billing
- Cap option · "stop work" trigger
Not sure which engagement model is the best fit for your ERP? We will recommend honestly in your scoping call.
Book a 30-min scoping call What is included in every UAE ERP engagement
9 Things Included in Every Trango Tech ERP Project
We include 9 deliverables in every statement of work (SOW) we sign. We make every commitment in written form beforehand.
Senior UAE-resident PM
An expert senior project manager will be assigned for your project from start to finish.
Written SOW + Change Request Flow
Our projects have a fixed-price SOW with phased milestones. We quote every change before starting the work.
Source code in your Git repo, week one
You’re the owner of your project, having IP from day one. Code lands in your Git repository every sprint. We don’t play tricks, saying we’ll hand over at go-live.
UAE compliance built-in
VAT, 9% Corporate Tax, e-Invoicing Phase 1, WPS, ESR, UBO, all in the data model, all tested in UAT.
Bilingual EN + Arabic RTL
Having an Arabic UI from sprint one, user acceptance testing is not needed. Includes Hijri calendar, Khaleej-aware copy, and RTL accessibility audited.
Data migration with finance sign-off
3 years of history validated. Variance < 0.5% target. CFO signs off before cutover, not after.
Bilingual training + power-user certification
We provide English and Arabic training videos, instructor-led workshops, a certification quiz, and an adoption dashboard.
90-day hyper-care + 12-month SLA
The same technical team stays on-site after your new system launches. Provided with the defined SLA with response and resolution targets from day 91.
Operational runbook + DR plan
Backup, restore, incident response, change control, and disaster recovery are all documented and handed over.
Want a sample SOW with these 9 deliverables already mapped? Ask for one in the scoping call.
Request a sample SOW What UAE CFOs say after go-live
Three CFOs Willing to Take Your Call Before You Sign
We respect the security of our clients, so we've paraphrased the quotes to protect NDAs. We'll share the named references and contact details in the scoping call.
★★★★★
Trango Tech, an honest ERP software development company, advised us not to go with custom development. It literally saved our AED 600k in year one. They recommended the Dynamics 365 BC route, which was the right choice for us, and led the implementation. Their claim to vendor neutrality is genuine.
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R. Al Mansoori
CFO · UAE distribution group · Dubai
★★★★★
The month-end close was reduced from 18 days to 4, and phase 1 of invoicing was ready 18 months ahead of schedule. The secret behind this success was a senior project manager who ran the project with a financial focus rather than treating it just like an IT vendor.
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S. Ahmad
Group Finance Director · UAE manufacturing · Abu Dhabi
★★★★★
We had a terrible experience partnering with 2 ERP development companies before Trango Tech. They were really transparent, stayed committed, and shipped within 22 weeks as promised in the SOW. No surprise charges or changes in the timeline; no mid-project pricing games. Got source code in our repository from week one as promised.
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F. Khan
COO · UAE 3PL group · Jebel Ali
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Request 3 named references Quick answers · UAE ERP glossary Plain-English answers
Plain-English answers
to the questions everyone asks.
Short definitions for the terms you keep encountering when scoping an ERP project in the UAE — written for CFOs, COOs, and procurement leads, not for engineers.
What is custom ERP software development?
Custom ERP software development is the process of designing and developing a customized enterprise resource planning system. This software can be built for finance, inventory, sales, HR, procurement, or manufacturing. Specifically built or customized for a specific business, rather than installed off-the-shelf.
What does an ERP development company in the UAE do?
An ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) development company in the UAE designs, customizes, and deploys software that unifies core business operations such as finance, HR, supply chain, and sales into a single centralized database.
What is the UAE e-Invoicing mandate?
The UAE Federal Tax Authority mandate requiring all VAT-registered businesses to issue and exchange invoices in a structured digital format through FTA-accredited service providers. Phase 1 begins in July 2026 for large taxpayers; Phase 2 extends to wider taxpayer segments through 2027.
What is WPS in UAE ERP?
WPS (WPS) is the UAE’s electronic payroll system made necessary by MoHRE and the Central Bank of the UAE. ERPs must generate the salary information file (SIF) in the CB UAE-approved format, deliver it through an agent bank (ENBD, Mashreq, FAB, ADCB), and reconcile payment confirmations back into payroll.
What is the difference between ERP and MRP?
MRP (material requirements planning) is a standalone system for planning and managing materials and production in manufacturing. ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) is an extensive platform that integrates MRP functionality with other business-wide applications such as finance, HR, supply chain, and CRM.
What is cloud ERP development?
Cloud ERP development is the process of building, customizing, and modifying enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, hosted on vendor servers and delivered over the internet, typically as software-as-a-service rather than on the company's local hardware.
What is the UAE Corporate Tax rate for ERP impact?
The standard UAE corporate tax is 9% on taxable profits exceeding AED 375,000, while profits up to that amount are taxed at 0%. ERP impact: every transaction must include an audit trail that supports CT computation, free-zone qualifying income rules, and transfer pricing documentation.
What is ESR in UAE ERP context?
ESR (Economic Substance Regulations) requires certain UAE entities to demonstrate substantial activity in the UAE. ERPs need to support ESR event-triggering transaction tagging, notification & return generation, and an audit lineage that supports the substance test.
How much does custom ERP development cost in UAE?
In AED, custom ERP development costs typically range from AED 18,000 (lean SME starter) to AED 650,000+ (enterprise multi-country), with most UAE mid-market projects falling in the AED 75,000-220,000 band. Cost drivers: company size, module count, customization depth, integration scope, and deployment model.
What is the UAE PDPL's impact on ERP?
The UAE personal data protection law fundamentally shifts how organizations must architect, secure, and manage their enterprise data. Because the ERP system acts as the central repository for employee, customer, and financial data, the PDPL directly dictates how it must be configured.
What is AMC in UAE ERP support?
In UAE ERP support, AMC stands for Annual Maintenance Contract. It is a yearly service agreement between your business and your ERP vendor or IT partner. No need to rely on expensive, ad-hoc emergency fixes. You just need to pay a fixed fee for ongoing, proactive technical assistance, system monitoring, bug fixes, regulatory updates (VAT/CT/WPS changes), minor enhancements, and incident response under an agreed SLA. Its price typically ranges from 15% to 20% of the build cost per year.
What is RTL UI support in UAE ERP?
RTL (Right-to-left) UI in a UAE Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system means the software’s interface, text, and navigation are mirrored to read naturally for Arabic speakers. It allows efficient switching between English (Left-to-Right) and Arabic, guaranteeing all menus, Hijri calendar, Khaleej-aware copy, and native Arabic-speaking UX. UAE ERPs must support RTL natively, not as an afterthought.
Quick reference · custom ERP development UAE
Key Facts Related to ERP Software Development Services
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Trango Tech · Custom ERP Software Development · UAE
Verified 05 Jun 2026- ServiceCustom ERP software development & implementation
- HeadquartersAl Habtoor Business Tower, Dubai, UAE
- Founded2005 · 20+ years
- Projects shipped240+ across GCC
- Engineers in-house150+ senior
- AED price rangeAED 18k – 650k+
- Typical timeline6 – 22 weeks to first go-live
- UAE complianceVAT 5% · 9% CT · e-Invoicing Phase 1 · WPS · ESR · UBO · PDPL
- Platforms deliveredD365 BC · NetSuite · SAP S/4HANA · Odoo · ERPNext · Custom build
- IndustriesDistribution · Manufacturing · 3PL · Retail · Construction · F&B · Professional services · Automotive
- CertificationsISO 9001 · ISO 27001 control alignment · UAE PDPL
- Engagement modelsFixed-price implementation · Dedicated team · Time & Materials
- Source code & IP100% client-owned · in your Git from sprint one
- LanguagesEnglish + Arabic (RTL native, Hijri-aware)
- Vendor neutralityZero exclusive partner agreements · written into MSA
- Support after go-live90-day hyper-care + 12-month SLA (15–22% of build / yr)
- Pricing transparencyFixed-price SOW · change requests quoted in AED before work starts
- Contact+971 4 581 3629 · hello@trangotech.ae
Frequently asked questions · UAE custom ERP development. Twelve questions every UAE
Twelve questions every UAE
CFO asks before signing.
If your question is not answered here, ask it in the scoping call; a senior consultant will answer simply, in AED, with timelines.
How much does ERP software development cost in the UAE?
Custom ERP software development cost in the UAE ranges from AED 18,000 to AED 650,000. Most of the UAE-based mid-market projects fall between AED 75,000 and AED 220,000. However, the major cost drivers are company size, module count, customization depth, integration scope, and compliance complexity. Use the cost calculator provided above to get a personalized AED band in 90 seconds.
How long does the UAE ERP project actually take to go live?
Here's a realistic timeline for ERP software development in the UAE. For an SME single entity, it may take 6-10 weeks; for a mid-market multi-entity, 12-18 weeks; and for an enterprise full-suite, 22-36+ weeks. We don't believe in big-bang go-live, as the first production module goes live in 8 weeks, even on enterprise programs, with the rest phased in.
Should I build a custom ERP or implement Odoo, Dynamics 365 BC, NetSuite, or SAP?
No universal answer.Build customwhen off-the-shelf would force 60%+ customisation or when ERP is your differentiator.Customise Odoo / ERPNextfor most UAE SMEs — fast, low licence, customisable.Implement Dynamics 365 BC, NetSuite, SAPfor multi-country enterprise, regulated industries, or IPO/M&A horizons. Run the Build vs Buy wizard above for a vendor-neutral recommendation specific to your situation.
Is your ERP ready for the UAE e-Invoicing Phase 1 mandate in July 2026?
Yes. Every ERP we have shipped since Q4 2025 is engineered for Phase 1 —Peppol-style 5-corner exchange, UBL 2.1 schemas, FTA Accredited Service Provider integration, mandatory archival, and a sandbox dry-run capability. We also have a fast-track ERP enhancement package for clients on legacy systems who need to be Phase 1 ready before the July 2026 deadline.
How do you handle FTA VAT and 9% corporate tax in your ERPs?
Every ERP software we build includes automated 5% VAT computation, reverse-charge mechanics, designated-zone rules, and one-click VAT201 export ready for Emara tax. For corporate tax, automated CT computation on taxable profits, free zone qualifying income tagging, transfer-pricing documentation hooks, deferred tax tracking, and CT filing export per the latest FTA template.
How does WPS payroll integration work with the UAE banks?
Our ERPs generate the SIF (Salary Information File) in CB UAE-approved format and deliver it directly through your agent bank — we have pre-built integrations withEmirates NBD, Mashreq, FAB, ADCB, ENBD-Group, RAK Bank. Payment confirmations flow back into payroll automatically. Gratuity is computed per the UAE Labour Law (Article 51 onward), with Hijri-aware leave accruals and full EOSB.
Who owns the IP and source code at the end of the project?
You own 100% of the IP and source code from day one. Commits are added to your repository every sprint.
Do you support RTL Arabic and a bilingual EN + Arabic UI from the start?
Yes, we offer an Arabic UI from sprint one; it hasn't been added to UAT. We have native Arabic-speaking PM and UX designers. Also contains a mirrored RTL layout, Hijri calendar, and Khaleej-aware copy. Our RTLs UI passes formal accessibility audits.
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