About us
About The Standard Solutions
We are an accounting, bookkeeping and business-formation firm based in Islamabad, Pakistan, supporting founders, small businesses and accounting practices in the UK, US, UAE, Australia and Pakistan.
Too many founders juggle a formation agent, a bookkeeper and an adviser who never speak to each other. We built The Standard Solutions to be the one partner that takes a business from registration to reporting — setting up the company properly, keeping the books accurate and giving owners the financial clarity to make good decisions.
Our team works remotely with clients across five countries, using the leading cloud accounting platforms and a consistent, documented process for every engagement.
How we work
What you can expect from us
Accuracy first
Reconciled, reviewed numbers you can rely on — every month, not just at year-end.
Plain English
We explain what matters, what is due and why, without jargon.
Responsive
Clear timelines, regular updates and quick replies across time zones.
Honest about scope
If something needs a lawyer or a locally registered agent, we say so and help you find one.
Expertise
Standards and requirements we work with
Our team brings 8+ years of experience across audit, accounts payable, payroll, financial reporting and outsourced accounting, and has served 140+ clients in the UK, US, UAE, Australia and Pakistan.
- US GAAP and IFRS reporting
- UK FRS 102, Companies House and HMRC requirements
- UK and UAE VAT-ready bookkeeping
- Australian GST bookkeeping (bookkeeping & advisory only)
- Pakistan SECP and FBR compliance
- Multi-entity and multi-currency accounting
- Payroll and accounts payable workflows
- Cash flow forecasting and financial modelling
Platforms
Fluent in the tools you already use
- Xero
- QuickBooks Online
- Zoho Books
- MYOB
- FreshBooks
- QuickBooks Desktop
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
- Bill.com
- Ramp
- Expensify
- Stripe
Leadership
Qualified and certified
The Standard Solutions is led by Syed M. Armagham Zia, who founded the firm after years of serving international clients remotely.
- ACMA — Associate Management Accountant (ICMA Pakistan)
- Certified Xero Advisor
- Advanced QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor
- Financial Modelling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) — in progress, Corporate Finance Institute
- 8+ years of experience · 140+ clients served across five countries
Let's see how we can help
Book a free, no-obligation consultation. We will listen, ask the right questions and tell you honestly how we can help.