The foundation for Vigor began in 2017, when Maurice DSilva, founder of Vigor Accounting and Consultancy as a seasoned entrepreneur with a global business background, tried launching a company in Dubai. He quickly discovered the challenges buried in the business setup process. Unclear procedures, legal red tape, scattered service providers, and a lack of cohesive support.
Around the same time, Maurice Dsilva connected with like-minded Mr.Anees Ali an FTA-approved tax agent and expert in finance, taxation, and accounting together they co-founded Vigor Accounting and Taxation. Anees Ali having technical depth and a strong command over UAE financial regulations, made him the ideal partner to complement Maurice Dsilva’s operational and strategic strengths.
What made their partnership powerful wasn’t just their expertise, It was their shared mindset. Both believed that entrepreneurship should be accessible, streamlined, and supported. They envisioned a platform that didn’t just offer services, but truly walked alongside entrepreneurs from day one.
By 2018, that vision became Vigor Accounting and Consultancy paired with a full-service business center in Dubai. Together, Maurice Dsilva and Anees Ali built a structure that could help others avoid the obstacles they once faced and empower them instead.
From Experience to Empowerment
When VIGOR first entered the UAE market, we did so with a vision which was to create a business consultancy that truly understood the local landscape. But the path was far from straightforward. In those early days, we faced the same roadblocks that many entrepreneurs still encounter today: unclear licensing structures, ever-changing tax regulations, and a lack of integrated tools built for UAE-specific compliance. “It felt like you had to piece everything together yourself,” recalls Maurice DSilva“. We knew we had to build something better.
The turning point came when we stopped thinking like service providers and started acting like partners. As Anees Ali, puts it: “We weren’t here to hand over a license and walk away. We wanted to stand beside our clients, from the first signature to long-term growth”.
That mindset led to "Turn your struggle into a system, so others don’t have to struggle”. Over the years, Vigor Accounting and Consultancy grew into a full-scale consultancy offering end-to-end support for businesses of all sizes. From company formation and PRO services to tax registration, ESR compliance, goAML, and payroll, we built a structure that eliminates guesswork.
Our accounting and bookkeeping services ensure every file, figure, and forecast is aligned with FTA standards. And at the core of this transformation is VBOOKS. Our cloud-based accounting software developed specifically for the GCC countries. It gives businesses real-time visibility into their finances, automated compliance features, and clean, audit-ready reports.“It’s the tool we wish we had when we started. and now, it’s helping our clients stay ten steps ahead” says Maurice Dsilva.
What began with a few hard lessons has become a platform of clarity, support, and local expertise. Today, Vigor Accounting and Consultancy stands as a trusted guide for entrepreneurs and established companies alike, helping them not just set up, but scale smartly, operate legally, and grow sustainably.
With a team of skilled professionals who live and breathe the intricacies of UAE business law, Vigor ensures that every client is not just covered but truly empowered. “I realized if I could make it easier for even one person to start their business here, the effort would be worth it”, Maurice Dsilva shares.
Helping others do it better.
What sets Vigor apart isn’t just what it offers, it’s how it thinks. Rather than treating business setup as a one-time transaction, VIGOR sees entrepreneurship as a continuous journey.
We believe that every great business deserves a smooth start and a strong foundation. What began as our own journey through uncertainty has shaped a company that now empowers others with clarity, confidence, and expert support.
Whether you're setting up your first venture or expanding into new territory, our team is here to guide you, backed by real experience, deep regulatory knowledge, and tools like VBOOKS that are built for the UAE. Because when you partner with Vigor Accounting and Consultancy, you're not just getting a service, you're gaining a team that’s committed to your success, from start to scale.
