Audit coordinated through our licensed practice
Audit Services in Dubai & the UAEAn audit that holds up — because the books behind it do too.
Statutory, free zone, internal and forensic audit — coordinated so your auditor works from the same records your bookkeeper produced, not a reconstruction under deadline pressure. Check whether you actually need one this year, below.
Indicative only — audit requirements vary by free zone authority and specific licence conditions. Confirm your exact obligation with us before assuming either way.
Audit services in the UAE include statutory audit (required for most mainland LLCs and many free zone companies), internal audit, forensic audit and compliance audit. Statutory audits must comply with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and report under IFRS. Audit fees in 2026 range from AED 5,000 for small companies to AED 50,000+ for large groups.
Full audit & assurance services
Statutory and free zone audit work is carried out through our group's licensed audit practice.
Related audit services
A clean audit starts with reliable bookkeeping and IFRS financial statements. We can run an audit preparation review first, and the audited figures then feed your corporate tax return.
Related guides from our team
Practical explanations of the rules behind this service, written by our chartered accountants.
Before your audit deadline arrives
Is audit mandatory for my company?+
Requirements vary by jurisdiction and licence type — most mainland LLCs and many free zones require it annually; some free zones only require it above a size threshold. We'll confirm your specific obligation rather than assume.
Can you audit a company whose books we didn't prepare?+
Yes, though the engagement usually starts with a review of the existing records' completeness before fieldwork — audit findings are only as reliable as the underlying bookkeeping.
How long does a statutory audit take?+
For a business with current, reconciled records, a few weeks is typical. Backlog or incomplete records extend this significantly — worth flagging early rather than against a filing deadline.
Does claiming 0% free zone corporate tax (QFZP) require an audit?+
Many free zone authorities require audited financials as part of demonstrating QFZP substance and qualifying income — worth confirming for your specific zone before assuming you're exempt.
What's the difference between statutory and internal audit?+
Statutory audit is a legal/licence requirement reported externally; internal audit is a management tool reviewing controls and processes, with no external filing obligation. Businesses sometimes need both, for different reasons.
How much does an audit cost in Dubai?+
Published 2026 UAE market ranges typically run AED 5,000–15,000 for a small company with clean records, AED 10,000–25,000 for an SME with revenue between AED 2–10 million, AED 25,000–50,000 for a mid-size company, and AED 50,000+ for large or complex groups. These are planning ranges, not a quote — poor record quality can add significantly to any of these, which is exactly what proper bookkeeping and audit preparation avoids.
The earlier we start, the more of this is routine — not a rush job.
Audit deadline approaching and records not ready?
Tell us your financial year end and current record-keeping status — we'll tell you honestly whether the timeline is realistic, within 24 hours.