Forensic audit services in the UAE — independent investigations & legal support

Forensic audit services in the UAE are essential for businesses and individuals facing fraud, financial misconduct, commercial disputes, or regulatory investigations. At Abdelhamid & Co. Certified Public Accountants & Auditors L L C SP, we are licensed by the UAE Ministry of Economy (Local Auditors Record No. LC0106-01) and registered as a licensed FTA Tax Agent (TAN: 30003958 | TAAN: 20033908). We deliver professional forensic audit engagements that meet the evidentiary standards required by UAE courts, police, and public prosecution authorities.

Our forensic audit team brings deep expertise in financial investigation, fraud detection, litigation support, and expert witness testimony across all Emirates. Our work is closely integrated with our CAATs data analytics and corporate tax services. Learn more about our firm and our team.

What is a forensic audit?

A forensic audit is a specialised examination of financial records conducted with the purpose of gathering evidence that can be used in legal proceedings. Unlike a standard external audit that expresses an opinion on financial statements, a forensic audit is designed to investigate specific allegations of fraud, embezzlement, financial misconduct, or disputes — and to produce findings that stand up to scrutiny in UAE courts, arbitration panels, or regulatory proceedings including before the FTA and the UAE Ministry of Justice.

Our forensic audit services

We offer two specialised forensic audit report services tailored to the specific nature of your investigation or dispute:

• Forensic Audit Report for Fraud & Commercial Disputes — financial records examination to produce evidence admissible in UAE courts, police, and public prosecution. Covers fraud investigations, asset tracing, embezzlement, commercial dispute quantification, and expert witness reports.
• Forensic Audit Report for Tax Disputes — FTA Dispute Support — independent forensic reports for VAT and corporate tax disputes with the FTA. Support at all 4 dispute stages: assessment review, reconsideration, TDRC, and court. As licensed FTA Tax Agents we file via EmaraTax on your behalf.

Our forensic audit services in detail

Our forensic audit methodology

We adopt a structured, evidence-based methodology aligned with internationally recognised forensic accounting standards:

• Step 1 — Preliminary assessment and engagement scope definition: We define the scope of the investigation, the time period, the entities involved, and the specific questions to be answered before commencing work.
• Step 2 — Evidence collection and preservation: We gather and secure financial records, bank statements, contracts, accounting data, and other documents in compliance with UAE legal chain-of-custody requirements.
• Step 3 — Financial data analysis using CAATs: We apply Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques to identify anomalies, duplicates, unusual patterns, and transactions requiring further investigation across the full dataset.
• Step 4 — Transaction tracing and reconstruction: We follow the movement of funds across accounts, entities, and time periods to build a complete financial picture of the investigated matter.
• Step 5 — Report preparation and expert testimony: We prepare a comprehensive bilingual forensic audit report (Arabic and/or English) structured for direct submission to UAE courts, and provide expert witness testimony before courts or arbitration panels if required.

All forensic audit reports are prepared to meet the standards required by UAE courts, police, and public prosecution authorities. We work closely with legal counsel throughout the engagement. Our forensic work also complements our internal audit and external audit services.

Why choose Abdelhamid & Co for forensic audit in the UAE?

• Licensed by the UAE Ministry of Economy — Local Auditors Record No. LC0106-01
• Licensed FTA Tax Agent — TAN: 30003958 | TAAN: 20033908
• UAECA — UAE Certified Accountant
• IACPA — International Association of Certified Public Accountants
• EAAA Fellow — Registration No. 124
• IASCA Fellow — Registration No. 1361
• Reports accepted by UAE courts, police, public prosecution, and arbitration centres
• CAATs data analytics integrated for large-scale transaction investigations
• Bilingual forensic reports — Arabic and English
• Expert witness testimony available before UAE courts and arbitration panels
• Coordinated support with your legal counsel throughout the engagement
• Serving all UAE Emirates and Free Zones
• Transparent, fixed-fee engagements

Frequently asked questions — forensic audit services UAE

Related services

• Auditing & Assurance Services — ISA-based external audit, internal audit, and company liquidation.
• Data Analytics Using CAATs — 100% transaction coverage for fraud detection and anomaly analysis.
• Corporate Tax Services — CT registration, return filing, and compliance review under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022.
• VAT & Excise Tax Reconsideration Requests — challenging FTA decisions at all 4 dispute stages.

Contact us for forensic audit services in the UAE

📞 Phone / WhatsApp: +971 50 794 8028
📞 Direct: +971 065 289 414
🌐 Office: Sharjah, Al Qasimia, Omran Tower, Office 302

Abdelhamid & Co. Certified Public Accountants & Auditors L L C SP — Licensed by the UAE Ministry of Economy (LC0106-01) | Licensed FTA Tax Agent (TAN: 30003958 | TAAN: 20033908)

Last reviewed: April 2026. Content reflects UAE law at date of review.