Audit, tax and accounting in Abu Dhabi
Auditors for Abu Dhabi companies, from the capital to KEZAD.
We audit companies licensed by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development and by the emirate’s free zones, and handle their corporate tax, VAT and accounting from our Dubai office.
- Served online and on site
- From Dubai
- Free zones in Abu Dhabi
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- Agreed before we start
- Fixed fee
Working in Abu Dhabi
What Abu Dhabi companies ask us for.
Abu Dhabi’s economy runs on energy, government contracting, industry and logistics. Contractors and suppliers there are routinely asked for audited accounts before work is awarded, and their banks review them every year.
The work is carried out through secure document sharing and video calls, with visits to your premises where the audit calls for them. You get the same fixed fee and the same team every year.
Common sectors in Abu Dhabi
- Oil, gas and energy services
- Government contracting
- Manufacturing
- Real estate and facilities management
Services
What we do for Abu Dhabi companies.
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In Abu DhabiAudit & assurance
Statutory, internal and free zone audits carried out to International Standards on Auditing, with a signed report your bank, free zone and the FTA will accept.
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In Abu DhabiCorporate tax & VAT
Registration, returns and advisory for UAE corporate tax, VAT and Pillar Two, so every filing reaches the Federal Tax Authority correct and on time.
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In Abu DhabiAccounting & bookkeeping
Monthly bookkeeping and IFRS financial statements kept audit-ready all year, so year end is a review and not a rescue.
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In Abu DhabiBusiness setup
Mainland, free zone and offshore company formation in every emirate, from choosing the jurisdiction to the trade licence, visas and bank account.
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In Abu DhabiE-invoicing
Get ready for the UAE e-invoicing mandate: system assessment, accredited service provider selection and a tested rollout before your deadline.
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In Abu DhabiBusiness advisory
Feasibility studies, valuations, budgets and restructuring advice from people who read your numbers every day.
The short answer
Does your company need an audit in the UAE?
In most cases, yes. Three separate rules can make an audit compulsory, and many companies fall under more than one of them.
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Free zone companies
Most free zones, including DMCC, JAFZA and DAFZ, ask for audited financial statements every year before they renew the licence.
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Corporate tax payers
Audited statements are mandatory once revenue passes AED 50 million, and for every Qualifying Free Zone Person whatever its size.
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Mainland LLCs
The Commercial Companies Law requires a licensed auditor and accounting records kept for at least five years.
Not sure which rule applies to you? Ask us, it takes one call
Free zones in Abu Dhabi
Free zone companies we work with.
Free zones in Abu Dhabi include KEZAD (Khalifa Economic Zones), Masdar City Free Zone, twofour54, Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone.
How we work
From first call to signed report in four steps.
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Free consultation
A 20 minute call or WhatsApp chat about your company, your licence and what is due.
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Fixed-fee proposal
A written scope, timeline and price. No hourly billing and no surprises later.
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Fieldwork
Share records by secure upload. We test, reconcile and keep you posted on every open point.
Agreed timeline -
Signed report
Your signed audit report or filed return, delivered in the format your authority requires.
Before your deadline
Abu Dhabi FAQ
Questions from Abu Dhabi companies.
Have a question about your own company? An advisor replies the same working day.
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Do you have an office in Abu Dhabi?
Our office is in Al Quoz, Dubai. We serve Abu Dhabi companies through secure document upload, video calls and site visits when the audit needs them, such as inventory counts. Audit firms in the UAE are registered at federal level, so we act for companies in every emirate.
How much does an audit cost in Abu Dhabi?
The fee depends on turnover, the number of transactions and the state of the books, not on the emirate. After a short call we send a fixed quote in writing, agreed before any fieldwork starts.
Is an audit mandatory for companies in Abu Dhabi?
The rules are federal. Mainland LLCs must appoint a licensed auditor, most free zones ask for audited statements at renewal, and the corporate tax rules require them for businesses with revenue above AED 50 million and for every Qualifying Free Zone Person.
Free consultation
Tell us what is due. We will tell you what it takes.
Send a few details and an advisor will call you back within one working day with next steps and a fixed quote. No obligation.
- Call+971 52 202 3984
- WhatsAppChat with an advisor
- Emailadvisor@ashfordmc.com
- OfficeAl Shafar Investment Building 121, Al Quoz Industrial Area 1, Dubai
- HoursSaturday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM