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Audit & Assurance Services in Dubai

Independent, deadline‑driven audits for mainland and free zone companies — including the audited financial statements now required under UAE Corporate Tax.

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When a UAE company needs an audit

  • Free zone licence renewal — DMCC, JAFZA, DAFZA, DIFC, ADGM, DSO, DWC and most other free zones require annual audited financial statements filed within a set period after year‑end.
  • Corporate tax — audited financial statements are mandatory where revenue exceeds AED 50 million and for every Qualifying Free Zone Person, under Ministerial Decision No. 84 of 2025.
  • Mainland LLCs — the Commercial Companies Law requires accounts to be audited; banks, landlords and government tenders routinely ask for them.
  • Banks, investors and visas — facility renewals, investor due diligence and certain visa categories require audited statements.
  • Liquidation — a liquidator's audit report is needed to cancel a licence.

Our assurance services

  • Statutory financial statement audits under International Standards on Auditing, with IFRS or IFRS for SMEs reporting.
  • Free zone audit reports in the format required by each authority's portal.
  • Internal audit, controls reviews and fraud investigations.
  • Agreed‑upon procedures and special‑purpose reports (revenue certificates, grant audits, escrow reports).
  • Due diligence for acquisitions and partner buy‑outs.
  • Economic Substance and AML/CFT compliance reviews for relevant activities.

How we run an audit

Planning call and document request list; interim fieldwork so year‑end is short; management letter with practical recommendations; signed report delivered on the agreed date. Because we also understand VAT and corporate tax, our audit findings routinely flag tax exposures other auditors miss.

Free zone deadlines are strict and the penalties for a lapsed licence are severe. Book your audit slot at least two months before the filing date.

Frequently asked questions

Is an audit mandatory for every company in Dubai?

Mainland LLCs are required to maintain audited accounts, most free zones require them for licence renewal, and corporate tax mandates them above AED 50 million revenue or for QFZPs. Very small mainland companies may not be asked to file them, but they are still expected to exist.

How long does an audit take?

Two to four weeks for a typical SME with clean books, from receipt of the full document set. Backlog accounting adds time — we can run both in parallel.

Can you audit if you also do our bookkeeping?

Independence rules prevent the same firm from both preparing and auditing the accounts of the same entity. We will tell you upfront which service we can provide and can recommend an independent counterpart for the other.

Which free zones do you cover?

All Dubai and Northern Emirates free zones, including DMCC, JAFZA, DAFZA, DSO, DWC, IFZA, Meydan, RAKEZ, SHAMS and Ajman Free Zone, plus DIFC and ADGM.

What documents will you need?

Trial balance and ledgers, bank statements, sales and purchase invoices, contracts, fixed asset register, payroll records, VAT and CT filings, and prior‑year audited statements. We issue a tailored checklist at engagement.

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