Leaderly

What Leaderly does

Leaderly Auditors and Consultants is a private professional services firm founded in 2023 in Muscat, Oman, by CEO Ali Abdul Hussain Juma Al Lawati. It delivers a unified suite of audit, accounting, tax, and business advisory services to enterprises, SMEs, government entities, and free-zone businesses operating in Oman, with stated coverage extending across GCC markets (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain). Its core service lines comprise four pillars: Audit (external, internal, statutory, compliance, performance, quality, virtual, stock, mystery, IT, and environmental audits), Accounting (bookkeeping, management accounting, virtual CFO, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cloud accounting, payroll), Tax (VAT registration/filing/refund/assessment, income tax, excise tax, Country-by-Country Reporting), and Advisory (business valuation with M&A transaction support, feasibility studies, corporate law advisory, company registration and liquidation, human resource and digital transformation consulting). The firm positions its platform around chartered accountants, tax experts, and sector specialists holding ACCA, CIMA, FCCA, CPA, OACPA, and ATT credentials, supported by strategic alliances with Habibullah & Co. (India) and ERAD Accounting & Consulting (Saudi Arabia).

The underlying technology stack is described as standardized processes, advanced technology platforms, and cloud-based systems for secure data storage and instant report access; cloud accounting is offered as a client-facing service line. No proprietary AI/ML capabilities, patents, software products, or APIs are disclosed. The firm maintains a single office at Al-Watan Commercial Complex in Al Azaiba South, Muscat, and operates through direct client engagement (in-person and on-site) supplemented by virtual consultation.

The business model is fee-based professional services, with pricing quote-determined per engagement scope and complexity rather than publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, targeting clients across eleven industry verticals — automotive and transportation, industrial metals and mining, agriculture and fishing, hotel and tourism, technology and telecommunications, manufacturing and distribution, non-profits, oil and gas, real estate and construction, financial institutions, and healthcare — with SMEs (virtual CFO, business valuation, tax compliance) explicitly designated as the primary segment. Marketing is executed through content (blog), LinkedIn, and Instagram organic channels. The firm is founder-controlled with no disclosed external equity, parent company, or public listing.

Name

Leaderly

Legal name

Leaderly Auditors and Consultants

Website

https://leaderly.om

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Muscat

HQ country

Oman

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Audit Services: Comprehensive audit services including external audits, internal audits, statutory audits, compliance audits, performance audits, quality audits, virtual audits, stock audits, mystery audits, IT audits, and environmental audits for various industries.
2. Accounting Services: Full range of accounting services including bookkeeping, management accounting, virtual CFO services, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cloud accounting, and payroll management.
3. Tax Services: Tax advisory and compliance services covering VAT registration, VAT return filing, VAT refund, VAT assessments, income tax, excise tax registration, and Country-by-Country Reporting (CBCR).
4. Business Advisory: Strategic advisory solutions including business valuation, feasibility studies, corporate law advisory, company registration, company liquidation, human resource advisory, and digital transformation consulting.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Leaderly is a Muscat-based professional services firm that delivers audit, accounting, tax, and business advisory services to enterprises, SMEs, and government entities across Oman. The firm offers a comprehensive suite including external and internal audits, bookkeeping and virtual CFO services, VAT/income/excise tax compliance, business valuations, feasibility studies, and corporate law advisory, delivered by chartered accountants and tax specialists with sector expertise across 11 industries.

Product overview

Leaderly is a professional services firm offering a unified suite of audit, accounting, tax, and business advisory services in Oman. The core service lines include Audit Services (covering external, internal, mystery, quality, virtual, and stock audits), Accounting Services (bookkeeping, management accounting, virtual CFO, financial reporting, and cloud accounting), Tax Services (VAT, income tax, excise tax, and CBCR), and Advisory Services (business valuation, feasibility study, and corporate law advisory). These services are delivered by a team of chartered accountants, tax experts, and industry specialists to clients across multiple sectors including financial institutions, oil and gas, manufacturing, real estate, healthcare, and hospitality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Audit Services Full suite of professional audit services including external audit (annual audit, interim audits), internal audit (financial, compliance, operational, IT, environmental, performance audits), mystery audit, quality audit, virtual audit, and stock audit for enterprises across multiple industries in Oman.
• Accounting Services Comprehensive accounting services including bookkeeping, management accounting, virtual CFO, financial reporting (statutory financial statements, MIS, consolidated, IFRS-aligned reporting), budgeting and forecasting, cloud accounting, and payroll management for SMEs, enterprises, and government entities in Oman.
• Tax Services Tax advisory and compliance services covering VAT (registration, return filing, refund, assessments), income tax (registration, filings, calculation reviews), excise tax (registration, return filing), corporate tax, and Country-by-Country Reporting (CBCR) for multinational groups operating in or through Oman.
• Business Valuation Independent valuation and transaction support services including business valuations, due diligence, M&A transaction support, deal structuring, and merger integration for businesses in Oman.
• Feasibility Study Comprehensive feasibility assessments evaluating financial, operational, and commercial viability of proposed projects or business initiatives for clients in Oman.
• Corporate Law Advisory Legal and regulatory guidance covering business establishment in Oman, statutory compliance, corporate advisory, legal due diligence, and corporate secretarial services for clients in Oman.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully manages VAT compliance for 25+ entities with 100% regulatory adherence
• +1 more outcomes

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered major.

• Habibullah & Co., Chartered Accountants (HCO)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHabibullah & Co., Chartered Accountants (HCO) is a leading professional services firm providing assurance, tax, financial advisory, and consulting services for over 60 years. Registered as a Category 1 auditor with the Reserve Bank of India, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. With over 75 dedicated professionals and nine strategically located offices, HCO delivers quality service to publicly traded and privately held companies. The partnership enables Leaderly to leverage extensive expertise and regional presence.
• ERAD Accounting & ConsultingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERAD Accounting & Consulting provides accounting and bookkeeping services to help business owners access accurate, timely financial reports. The ERAD team assists with accounting control through direct daily communication with specialists in accounting, finance, and tax. They assign dedicated remote accountants to manage financial transactions and invoices, guaranteeing timely, periodic, and accurate financial and tax reports. The specialized team has served more than 430 successful projects throughout the Kingdom.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crowe Oman: Crowe's Oman practice delivers audit, tax, and advisory services to mid-market and SME clients in the Sultanate. Direct competitor to Leaderly for Omani mid-market audit, tax compliance, and outsourced accounting mandates.
• Grant Thornton Oman: Grant Thornton's Oman practice delivers audit, tax, and advisory services to mid-market companies and family-owned businesses. Closely comparable to Leaderly in target segment (Omani SMEs and mid-market) and service portfolio breadth.
• RSM Oman: RSM's Oman office provides audit, accounting, tax, and consulting services to mid-tier clients across the Sultanate. Directly comparable to Leaderly in service offerings, target market, and Oman-focused operating model.
• BDO Oman: BDO's Oman member firm provides audit, accounting, tax (VAT, corporate tax), and business advisory services to mid-market and SME clients — the closest direct peer to Leaderly in terms of target market, service mix, and firm size profile within Oman.
• Mazars Oman: Mazars operates in Oman providing audit, accounting, tax, and advisory services. Comparable to Leaderly in service mix and mid-market positioning, though with the backing of a larger international network.
• Baker Tilly Oman: Baker Tilly's Oman member firm offers audit, tax, and advisory services to SMEs and mid-market enterprises in the Sultanate. Overlaps with Leaderly across the full audit-tax-advisory value proposition for Omani SMEs.

Broad incumbents

• PwC Oman: PwC's Oman member firm delivers audit, tax, and advisory services with particular strength in financial services and large-cap clients. Competes with Leaderly for statutory audits and tax compliance in regulated Omani industries such as oil & gas and financial institutions.
• EY (Ernst & Young) Oman: EY's Oman practice provides audit, assurance, tax (VAT, corporate tax), and advisory services to large enterprises and government. Comparable to Leaderly in service mix but operates at significantly larger scale and competes for the same Omani statutory audit mandates.
• Deloitte Oman: Deloitte's Oman member firm offers the full suite of audit, tax, accounting, and advisory services to large corporates, financial institutions, and government entities in Oman — directly overlapping Leaderly's service portfolio but with materially greater scale, brand, and Big 4 credibility.
• KPMG Oman: KPMG Lower Gulf operates in Oman delivering audit, tax, and advisory services with strong positioning in financial services and SOE sectors. Overlaps directly with Leaderly's offerings but at a larger engagement size and with deeper regulatory relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leaderly-oman
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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