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Audit & Assurance

Audit & Assurance
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We provide statutory and internal audit services across all major UAE free zones and mainland — with the professional rigour your stakeholders expect and the practical insight your business needs.

Audit & Assurance

Audit services for every UAE jurisdiction, free zone and regulatory authority.

ECOVIS JRB is an approved audit firm in Dubai delivering audit and assurance services across all major UAE jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs). Our risk-based, partner-led statutory audit UAE approach goes beyond compliance — we identify operational risks, control weaknesses and growth opportunities.

We are registered as DMCC approved auditors, JAFZA approved auditors, ADGM registered auditors and DIFC approved auditors — one firm across every major UAE free zone — one trusted firm for all your audit requirements, regardless of where your entities are registered.

Important Deadline
Most UAE free zones require audited financial statements within 90 days of financial year end. Missing this deadline can result in fines or licence renewal issues. We manage the entire process to keep you compliant.
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Approved & Registered With
UAE Ministry of Economy · DMCC · JAFZA · ADGM · DIFC · DAFZA · RAKEZ · SAIF Zone · DDA · Hamriyah · UAE Mainland
DMCC
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre — the world's largest free zone by registered companies
JAFZA
Jebel Ali Free Zone — UAE's oldest and one of its most established free zones
ADGM
Abu Dhabi Global Market — international financial centre, Al Maryah Island
DIFC
Dubai International Financial Centre — home to regulated financial services firms
DAFZA
Dubai Airport Free Zone — logistics, aviation and technology companies
RAKEZ
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone — one of the UAE's fastest-growing free zones
SAIF Zone
Sharjah Airport International Free Zone — Sharjah's premier business hub
+ UAE Mainland
DDA, Hamriyah, Dubai South and all UAE mainland entities under Ministry of Economy
Our Audit Services

Comprehensive audit and assurance solutions

From mandatory statutory audits to internal reviews and special purpose engagements — covering every type of audit requirement across all UAE jurisdictions.

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Statutory / External Audit

Annual statutory audits conducted in accordance with ISAs and UAE regulatory requirements. Clear, actionable audit reports that satisfy free zone authorities, banks, shareholders and regulators.

  • Annual financial statement audits
  • Group reporting and consolidation
  • IFRS-compliant financial statements
  • Regulatory submission support
  • Licence renewal documentation
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Other Assurance Engagements

Specialist assurance beyond the statutory audit — supporting unique business events and situations that require independent professional scrutiny.

  • Sales & Revenue Audits
  • Liquidation Engagements
  • Forensic Audits & Investigations
  • Agreed-Upon Procedures (AUP)
  • Special Purpose Audit Reports
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RERA Audit & Budget Reviews

Specialist audit services for real estate developers and owners' associations regulated by RERA — ensuring full compliance with RERA's specific financial reporting requirements.

  • RERA-compliant statutory audits
  • Service charge budget reviews
  • Owners' association financial audits
  • Developer trust account audits
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Special Purpose & AUP Engagements

Beyond standard annual audits — agreed-upon procedures, forensic reviews and special purpose engagements tailored to your specific needs.

  • Agreed-upon procedures (AUP)
  • Compilation engagements
  • Financial due diligence support
  • Forensic audit reviews
  • Revenue and royalty audits
Why ECOVIS JRB for Audit

An audit firm that delivers more than compliance.

Our Approach

Risk-based. IFRS-compliant. Partner-signed.

Our audit approach is risk-based — we focus fieldwork on the areas of highest financial statement risk for your specific business, rather than applying a standard checklist uniformly. This produces a more effective audit and a more meaningful management letter.

All audits are conducted under International Standards on Auditing (ISA) with financial statements prepared under IFRS — required by all UAE free zones, the DFSA, the FSRA and the UAE Commercial Companies Law.

Every engagement is supervised and signed by a partner. We do not deploy unsupervised junior staff on significant engagements — this is the most direct advantage of working with a senior-led firm of our size versus a large firm where partner involvement is limited.

Our management letters go beyond a clean opinion — they include observations on internal controls, accounting treatments and operational matters that clients consistently tell us is where they get disproportionate value.

ISA — International Standards on Auditing
All audits conducted under ISA. Required by DMCC, JAFZA, ADGM, DIFC and all major UAE free zones.
IFRS Financial Statements
Full IFRS or IFRS for SMEs as appropriate. Correctly presented, disclosure-complete and FTA-ready.
Risk-Based Methodology
Planning and fieldwork focused on high-risk areas — not a standard checklist applied without judgement.
Management Letter Included
Every audit includes written observations on controls, accounting and operations — not just an opinion.
Ministry of Economy Registered
Registered with the UAE Ministry of Economy for mainland and public interest entity audit.
How We Work

What happens when you engage us for audit.

A clear, predictable process — no surprises, no scope creep, no juniors running your audit unsupervised.

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Free Consultation

We discuss your business, understand your free zone or regulatory requirements, and confirm our approval status. No obligation.

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Fixed-Fee Proposal

You receive a clear fixed-fee proposal within 24 hours — scope, timeline, deliverables. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices.

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Document Collection

We send a clear document checklist and work with your team to collect trial balance, bank statements, contracts and supporting records.

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Fieldwork & Testing

Our team conducts risk-based fieldwork — reviewing financials, testing controls, verifying balances and addressing any queries with you promptly.

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Report & Submission

Signed audit report delivered. We submit directly to your free zone or regulatory authority and confirm acceptance — you're done.

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All Free Zones Approved

Unlike smaller firms, we are registered and approved by every major UAE free zone authority — one partner for all your entities, regardless of jurisdiction.

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Partner-Led Engagements

A senior partner personally leads every audit — providing the expertise, accountability and direct regulator relationships that matter most.

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Risk-Based Approach

Our risk-based audit methodology identifies the areas that matter most — giving you genuine insight beyond just a clean opinion letter.

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ECOVIS International Network

For multi-jurisdictional group audits, we coordinate through ECOVIS International's network of member firms across 90+ countries.

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Digital-Enabled Processes

Cloud-based audit tools and digital workflows mean faster turnaround times and significantly reduced disruption to your operations.

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top-tier international firms Quality, Independent Fees

Top-tier technical standards without premium top-tier international firms billing rates — competitive pricing that reflects the value we deliver.

Our Audit Process

Simple, transparent, no surprises.

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Engagement & Planning

We begin with a detailed scoping discussion to understand your business, entity structure, jurisdictions and specific requirements. We agree timelines, fee structure and key contacts upfront — no surprises.

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Risk Assessment

Our team conducts a thorough risk assessment to identify areas requiring focused audit attention. This risk-based approach ensures effort is directed where it matters most.

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Fieldwork & Testing

We conduct substantive testing, control evaluations and analytical procedures — using digital tools to minimise disruption to your team.

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Findings & Management Letter

Beyond the audit opinion, we provide a detailed management letter highlighting control weaknesses, risks and actionable recommendations.

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Final Report & Submission

We issue the signed auditor's report and assist with submission to the relevant free zone authority, ensuring all regulatory deadlines are met.

Frequently Asked Questions

Audit questions answered.

Is a statutory audit mandatory for my free zone company?
Yes — most UAE free zones require companies to submit audited financial statements annually as a condition of licence renewal. The audit must be conducted by an approved audit firm registered with that specific free zone. ECOVIS JRB is approved across all major UAE free zones.
When is the deadline for submitting audited accounts?
Most free zones require audited financial statements within 90 days of your financial year end. For example, if your year end is 31 December, audited accounts are typically due by 31 March. We manage the entire process to ensure you never miss a filing date.
What happens if I don't get my company audited?
Failure to submit audited accounts can result in fines from the free zone authority, difficulty renewing your trade licence and in some cases suspension of business activities. The risk is real and easily avoided.
How much does a statutory audit cost in the UAE?
Audit fees depend on the size and complexity of your business, the number of transactions, and the jurisdiction. We provide transparent, upfront fee proposals — significantly below top-tier international firms rates for equivalent quality.
Can you audit multiple entities across different free zones?
Yes — this is one of our key advantages. We are approved across all major UAE free zones, meaning we can audit multiple entities in your group regardless of where each is registered.
What is a management letter and why is it valuable?
A management letter is issued alongside the audit opinion and highlights control weaknesses, process inefficiencies and risk areas identified during the audit. We treat it as a genuine business improvement tool, not a formality.
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