Auditing & Assurance Services in the UAE — Independent, Licensed & Comprehensive

Auditing and assurance services in the UAE are fundamental to sound corporate governance, financial transparency, and regulatory compliance. 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 provide a full suite of auditing and assurance services to businesses across all UAE Emirates and Free Zones.

Our team of qualified auditors and CPAs brings deep expertise in IFRS, ISA, and UAE regulatory requirements. Our auditing and assurance work is closely integrated with our corporate tax services and data analytics services. Learn more about our firm and our team.

What are Auditing & Assurance Services?

Auditing and assurance services provide independent, objective evaluations of a company's financial statements, internal controls, and risk management framework. The purpose is to give stakeholders — shareholders, banks, investors, regulators, and management — confidence that financial information is accurate, reliable, and compliant with applicable standards and laws.

Our auditing and assurance engagements are conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and UAE regulatory requirements, and our financial reporting is aligned with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Our Auditing & Assurance Services

We offer a comprehensive suite of auditing and assurance services covering every stage of your compliance and governance needs:

Our Audit Approach

We adopt a risk-based audit methodology across all our auditing and assurance engagements, aligned with ISA and IPPF. Our process:

• Understanding your business, industry, and regulatory environment
• Risk assessment and tailored audit planning
• Evaluation of internal controls and identification of weaknesses
• Substantive testing of financial balances and transactions
• Communication with management and those charged with governance
• Issuance of the audit report in Arabic and/or English

Our team works closely with clients throughout the engagement to ensure minimal disruption and maximum value. Our auditing engagements complement our corporate tax compliance review, corporate tax services, and CAATs data analytics.

Why Choose Abdelhamid & Co for Auditing & Assurance in the UAE?

• Licensed by the UAE Ministry of Economy — Local Auditors Record No. LC0106-01
• Licensed FTA Tax Agent — TAN: 30003958 | TAAN: 20033908
• IFRS-compliant and ISA-based audit standards — risk-focused, not checklist-based
• Full suite of audit services — external, internal, forensic, and liquidation
• CAATs data analytics integrated for 100% transaction coverage where applicable
• Bilingual team — Arabic and English (reports in both languages)
• Serving SMEs to large enterprises across all UAE Emirates and Free Zones
• Partner: Abdelhamid M. Abdelhamid — UAECA, IACPA, EAAA Fellow (124), IASCA Fellow (1361)
• Transparent, fixed-fee engagements with no hidden costs

Frequently Asked Questions — Auditing & Assurance Services UAE

Which UAE companies are required to have an external audit?

Most companies incorporated under UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021 (Commercial Companies Law) and companies registered in Free Zones are required to undergo an annual external audit. Requirements vary by company type and jurisdiction. Companies with corporate tax obligations may also require audited financials for their tax return.

What is the difference between external audit and internal audit?

An external audit is an independent examination of financial statements by a licensed third-party auditor, expressing an opinion on their fairness for external stakeholders. An internal audit is an ongoing assessment of internal controls, risk management, and operational efficiency — which may be conducted by an in-house team or outsourced to a firm like Abdelhamid & Co.

Do you provide audit services for Free Zone companies?

Yes. We provide auditing and assurance services for companies registered in all major UAE Free Zones including JAFZA, DMCC, ADGM, RAKEZ, SAIF Zone, and others. Each Free Zone has its own audit submission requirements, which we manage on your behalf.

Are your audit reports accepted by UAE banks and authorities?

Yes. As a Ministry of Economy licensed firm, our audit reports are accepted by UAE banks, Free Zone authorities, courts, and regulatory bodies including the Federal Tax Authority.

How long does an audit take?

For SMEs, a typical external audit takes 2 to 6 weeks depending on the size and complexity of the business and the quality of accounting records. We coordinate closely with your finance team to minimise disruption.

Can auditing and assurance services support corporate tax compliance?

Yes. Our auditing engagements are closely integrated with our corporate tax compliance review and corporate tax return filing services. Audited financial statements are often required by the FTA for corporate tax purposes, and our integrated approach ensures full alignment between your financial statements and your tax position.

Contact Us for Auditing & Assurance 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)

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