Accounting Firm in Dubai — Tax, VAT & Audit Services UAE | Al Burhan
Audit Services in Dubai, UAE
Independent assurance and audit readiness for UAE businesses: IFRS financial statements, internal controls review and full statutory audit support from a CA firm with 45+ years of experience.
45+ Years CA Experience
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Overview
Audit and Assurance Services in Dubai for UAE Businesses
Nearly every UAE company now needs audited financial statements. Mainland LLCs must prepare them under the Commercial Companies Law, almost every free zone (DMCC, JAFZA, DIFC and others) requires an audited submission for license renewal, and banks expect current audited accounts before extending facilities.
Al Burhan provides complete audit services in Dubai: audit readiness, IFRS financial statement preparation, working papers and schedules, internal controls review, and full coordination with your appointed external auditor from planning to the signed report.
With 45+ years of chartered accountancy experience and UAE tax Consultant registration, we keep your books at audit standard all year. The result: audits that pass smoothly, with no qualifications and no year-end scramble, for a fixed fee agreed upfront.
— What We Cover
What Our Audit Services Include
Our audit services in Dubai are fully customisable, from a one-off pre-audit clean-up to complete year-round audit readiness.
Audit Readiness Preparation
Your books, records and schedules brought fully up to audit standard before the auditors arrive, so the engagement runs fast and clean.
Statutory Audit Support
Full coordination with your appointed external auditors, from planning and sample requests through to final queries and the signed report.
Internal Controls Review
Independent review of your internal controls to surface gaps, risks and weaknesses, with practical fixes you can act on immediately.
IFRS Financial Statements
Audit-ready financial statements prepared under IFRS, as required by UAE Commercial Companies Law and every major free zone authority.
Working Papers & Schedules
Audit schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation prepared on your behalf, so auditor requests never stall the engagement.
Free Zone Audit Compliance
Audited account submissions for DMCC, JAFZA, DIFC and other free zones, delivered on time so your trade license renewal is never at risk.
Pre-Audit Clean-Up
Reconciliation and clean-up of records before the audit begins, avoiding qualifications, delays and repeated auditor queries.
Auditor Liaison
We sit between you and the audit team throughout the engagement, answering queries quickly, correctly and with full documentation.
Post-Audit Advisory
Action on audit findings after sign-off to strengthen controls, close gaps and make next year’s audit even smoother.
— Why Outsource
Why UAE Businesses Choose Al Burhan for Audit Support
An audit does not have to be a painful season. With the right preparation, your audit passes quickly, cleanly and without qualifications.
Pass Audits Smoothly
We prepare your records so the external audit runs quickly, with no surprises and no qualified opinion.
Meet Regulatory Requirements
Audited accounts delivered to the standard and deadline your free zone, regulator or bank requires.
Build Investor Trust
Clean, audited financials give banks, investors and partners real confidence in your numbers.
Strengthen Internal Controls
Controls review identifies weaknesses in your processes and fixes them before they cost you money.
Detect Risks Early
Independent review surfaces errors, fraud risks and control gaps before they become real problems.
Expert CA-Led Assurance
Work directly with a qualified Chartered Accountant with 45+ years of audit and assurance depth.
— UAE Legal Requirement
Is an Audit Mandatory for Businesses in the UAE?
Yes, for most companies. Under the UAE Commercial Companies Law and free zone regulations, businesses must:
- Prepare annual financial statements under IFRS and keep records for at least 5 years
- Have accounts audited where required: mandatory for mainland LLCs and nearly all free zones
- Submit audited financial statements to free zone authorities, typically within 90 days of year end
- Use an auditor approved by the relevant free zone authority where the zone keeps an approved list
- Provide audited accounts for ICV certification, bank facilities and license renewal when requested
The Penalty Risk
Skipping or delaying a required audit has direct consequences, and they compound at license renewal time.
Free zones fine late or missing audit submissions, and trade license renewal can be blocked until audited accounts are filed. Banks may refuse or freeze facilities without current audited financials.
Al Burhan keeps your books audit-ready all year, so the audit itself becomes a formality rather than a crisis.
— How We Work
How Our Audit Service Works — 4 Simple Steps
Getting started is straightforward. Here is exactly how we take you from messy records to a signed audit report.
01
Free Audit Assessment
A free call to review your audit requirement: which rules apply, what your free zone or bank expects, and the state of your records. No obligation, just clarity.
02
Proposal & Agreement
We send a clear fixed-fee scope of work. No hourly billing. No surprise invoices. You know exactly what you're paying before we start.
03
Preparation & Clean-Up
We bring your records to audit standard, prepare the schedules and working papers, and resolve issues before the auditors ever see them.
04
Audit & Sign-Off
We manage the engagement with your external auditor through to the signed report, then act on any findings so next year is even smoother.
— Industries We Serve
Audit Support for Every UAE Industry
Audit requirements and risk areas differ by sector. We know exactly what auditors focus on in yours.
Construction & Contracting
Contract revenue recognition, retentions and work-in-progress balances
Restaurants & Hotels
Cash controls, inventory counts and multi-branch consolidation
Trading & Distribution
Inventory valuation, multi-currency balances and cut-off testing
Real Estate & Property
Property valuations, rental income recognition and escrow accounts
Technology & Startups
Revenue recognition, deferred income and investor-ready audits.
Healthcare & Clinics
Insurance receivables, revenue reconciliation and payroll controls.
Manufacturing
Inventory costing, fixed asset registers and capitalisation
Logistics & Freight
Multi-currency revenue, customs balances and consultant reconciliations
— Why Choose Al Burhan
Why Choose Al Burhan for Audit Services in Dubai?
45+ Years of CA Experience
Led by a qualified Chartered Accountant with over four decades of UAE experience — free zones, mainland, and multinational clients.
UAE Registered Tax Consultant
Registered and approved UAE Federal Tax Authority tax consultant — your VAT and corporate tax handled to the UAE's own standard.
IFRS-Compliant Reporting
All financial statements prepared to International Financial Reporting Standards — mandatory for UAE businesses.
Audit-Ready at All Times
Books maintained to audit standard from day one — no year-end scramble. We liaise directly with your external auditor.
Dedicated Accountant Per Client
One person who knows your business — not a rotating team. Always reachable, always familiar with your financial situation.
Fixed Fee — No Surprises
Transparent fixed monthly fee based on your transaction volume. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices — ever.
— Why Choose Al Burhan
"I developed personal admiration for this firm. When we did our audited financial statements, Al Burhan took over the charge and gave excellent reports. Very knowledgeable and professional staff."
Muneer S Kudili
Chief Executive Officer, Muneer IP Global
45+
Years of CA Practice
500+
UAE Businesses Advised
100%
UAE Compliance Focused
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about audit and assurance services for UAE businesses.
Is an audit mandatory for my UAE company?
For most companies, yes. Mainland LLCs must prepare audited financial statements under the Commercial Companies Law, and nearly all free zones require an annual audited submission regardless of company size or activity. We confirm exactly what applies to your entity.
What are the audit requirements for free zone companies?
Most free zones, including DMCC, JAFZA and DIFC, require audited financial statements filed within about 90 days of the financial year end, prepared under IFRS and often by an auditor from the zone's approved list. Missing the deadline risks fines and delays to your license renewal.
Do you act as the external auditor?
We focus on audit readiness and assurance support: preparing IFRS financial statements, schedules and working papers, and managing the engagement with your appointed external auditor. That separation keeps the audit independent and makes it run faster and cheaper.
How long does an audit take?
With clean, prepared records, a typical SME audit completes in 2 to 4 weeks. Poor records are the main cause of delays and extra fees, which is exactly what our readiness work eliminates.
What documents do auditors ask for?
Typically the trial balance, general ledger, bank statements and reconciliations, invoices and contracts, fixed asset and inventory records, loan agreements and VAT returns. We prepare the full pack in advance so auditor requests never stall.
Can you fix messy records before an audit?
Yes. Pre-audit clean-up is one of our core services. We reconcile accounts, rebuild missing schedules and resolve differences so the audit starts from clean numbers, even if your books are far behind.
Why do banks and investors ask for audited accounts?
An independent audit gives third parties confidence that your numbers are accurate and IFRS-compliant. Banks require audited financials before extending facilities, investors expect them in due diligence, and ICV certification requires them too.
What is the difference between internal and external audit?
An external audit is an independent opinion on your annual financial statements, usually required by law or regulation. An internal audit reviews your processes and controls to find risks and inefficiencies. We support both.
When should we start preparing for our audit?
Ideally two to three months before your financial year end, so issues can be fixed inside the year rather than after it closes. Books maintained by Al Burhan stay audit-ready all year round.
How much do audit support services cost in Dubai?
It depends on entity size, transaction volume and the state of your records. Al Burhan quotes a transparent fixed fee upfront, with no hourly billing. Contact us for an exact quote.
— Related Services
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