Audit, tax and accounting in Dubai
An audit firm in Dubai, for mainland and free zone companies.
Our office is in Al Quoz, a few minutes from Sheikh Zayed Road. From here we audit Dubai companies licensed by the Department of Economy and Tourism and by free zones from DMCC to Dubai South.
- Our office
- Al Quoz
- Free zones in Dubai
- 7
- Agreed before we start
- Fixed fee
Working in Dubai
What Dubai companies ask us for.
Dubai is home to more licensed companies than any other emirate, and to the country’s busiest free zones. That brings variety: a trading LLC in Deira, a consultancy in IFZA, a logistics company in JAFZA and a DMCC commodities trader all have different filing rules and different readers for their audit report.
We work with all of them. Mainland companies come to us for the annual statutory audit, corporate tax and VAT. Free zone companies usually start with the audit report their authority asks for at renewal, then add bookkeeping and tax once they see how much easier the next year becomes.
Common sectors in Dubai
- Trading and distribution
- Real estate and contracting
- Hospitality and retail
- Consultancies and technology firms
Services
What we do for Dubai companies.
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In DubaiAudit & 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 DubaiCorporate 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 DubaiAccounting & 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 DubaiBusiness 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 DubaiE-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 DubaiBusiness 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 Dubai
Free zone companies we work with.
Free zones in Dubai include DMCC, JAFZA, DAFZ, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai South (DWC), IFZA, Meydan 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.
Day 1 -
Fixed-fee proposal
A written scope, timeline and price. No hourly billing and no surprises later.
Within 24 hours -
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
Dubai FAQ
Questions from Dubai companies.
Have a question about your own company? An advisor replies the same working day.
Ask on WhatsApp
Do you have an office in Dubai?
Yes. Our office is at Al Shafar Investment Building 121, Al Quoz Industrial Area 1, Dubai, open Saturday to Thursday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
How much does an audit cost in Dubai?
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 Dubai?
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