SGA World Auditing Accounting is a Ministry of Economy and Tourism approved audit firm based in The Exchange Tower, Business Bay, Dubai. We carry out external, internal and financial statement audits for mainland and free zone companies, from startups and SMEs to larger groups, in line with IFRS and UAE regulations.
Dubai is one of the world's leading business hubs, attracting thousands of local and international companies. With growing financial regulations and compliance requirements, businesses need a reliable and professional audit firm in Dubai to ensure accurate financial reporting, transparency and regulatory compliance.
SGA World Auditing Accounting L.L.C S.P.C provides audit and accounting services for businesses in Dubai and across the UAE. We support startups, SMEs and larger organisations with external audits, internal audits, financial advisory and compliance services, helping them keep accurate records, strengthen internal controls and make informed decisions.
Financial audits by SGA World Dubai
We offer a complete range of audit services tailored to Dubai businesses. Our audit team combines local knowledge with international standards, covering the UAE's evolving requirements, including VAT and corporate tax. Our approach goes beyond basic reporting to identify internal risks and operational inefficiencies, giving you a robust framework for financial integrity.
Audit and assurance in Dubai
External audits provide an independent review of a company's financial statements to ensure they are accurate and comply with regulatory requirements. Read more about external audit.
Benefits of external audit:
Audit and assurance in Dubai
Internal audits evaluate your internal controls, risk management and operational efficiency. They are essential for SMEs and larger businesses looking to improve processes. Read more about internal audit.
Internal audit includes:
Audit and assurance in Dubai
A financial statement audit verifies your balance sheet, profit and loss statement and cash flow statement. Accurate financial statements are essential for investors, banks and regulators.
We confirm that your reports give a true and fair view of your financial position, building credibility with stakeholders and confidence in your decisions.
SME audit in Dubai
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Dubai's economy, and they need professional audits to stay compliant, accurate and credible. SGA World Auditing Accounting provides SME-focused audits that deliver accurate financial reporting while keeping you compliant with the latest UAE regulations.
Our approach strengthens your credibility with investors and banks by giving a transparent view of your financial health. By identifying hidden risks and inefficiencies, we deliver cost-effective audits that support sustainable growth and better strategic decisions.
LLC & free zone audit in Dubai
Dubai has several business jurisdictions, including mainland and free zone companies. Each has its own audit and reporting requirements.
Mainland businesses need audits for licensing compliance, bank requirements and investor assurance. We prepare and submit audited financial statements on time, in line with UAE law.
Companies in free zones such as DMCC, JAFZA and DAFZA must meet their free zone's audit and reporting standards. Where a free zone requires an auditor from its approved list, the audit is carried out through our associate office, Saif Chartered Accountants.
Audit requirements in the UAE
Whether you need an audit depends on your legal form, your licensing authority and your corporate tax position.
| Company type | Audit required? | Who requires it | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainland LLC (Dubai) | Yes, every year | UAE Commercial Companies Law; banks; often the licensing authority | Audited financial statements are prepared under IFRS by a Ministry of Economy and Tourism registered auditor. |
| Free zone company (DMCC, JAFZA, DAFZA and others) | Yes, in most free zones | The free zone authority, usually at licence renewal | Many free zones accept only auditors on their approved list. |
| Qualifying Free Zone Person | Yes | Federal Tax Authority (corporate tax) | Audited statements are needed to keep the 0% rate on qualifying income. |
| Business with revenue above AED 50 million | Yes | Federal Tax Authority (corporate tax) | Audited financial statements must support the corporate tax return. |
| Smaller businesses and sole establishments | Not always | Banks, investors, tenders and partners | A voluntary audit strengthens credibility and access to finance. |
Requirements can change and vary by licence. Contact us to confirm what applies to your company.
Audit preparation checklist
Having these ready before fieldwork starts keeps the audit short and avoids repeated requests. We send a tailored checklist when we confirm the engagement.
A complete, compliant and transparent approach
Step01
We learn your business structure, define the audit scope and objectives, and identify key financial risks.
Step02
Our auditors review your records, verify transactions and test internal controls against UAE laws, including VAT and corporate tax.
Step03
We analyse the findings, assess your financial statements and issue a clear audit report compliant with IFRS and ISA.
Step04
After the audit, we advise on improving financial systems and internal controls, supporting you well beyond the report.
Top rated audit firm in Dubai
Selecting the right audit firm is critical for business success. We combine technical expertise, local knowledge and a personal service to provide a high-quality audit. Our team offers:
Guides for Dubai businesses
Ten practical factors to compare, from approvals and industry experience to reporting and fees.
What DMCC requires from your auditor and your audited financial statements, and how to stay compliant.
What sets a trusted Dubai audit firm apart, and the questions to ask before you sign an engagement.
Worked example
A Dubai mainland trading LLC with AED 18 million revenue needed audited accounts for its bank and its first corporate tax return.
1. We planned the audit two months before the bank's review and agreed a stock count date. 2. We attended the count, tested sales cut-off and confirmed balances with major customers and the bank. 3. We proposed adjustments for an unrecorded supplier credit note and slow-moving stock. 4. We issued a clean audit opinion on the IFRS financial statements.
The bank renewed its facility on time, and the audited profit became the starting point for the corporate tax return, with no differences to explain.
Fees and timing
Audit fees in Dubai depend on revenue and transaction volume, the condition of the books, inventory and stock counts, the number of entities, bank accounts and currencies, related parties and any free zone or regulatory reporting. A small company with organised books typically needs one to two weeks of fieldwork. We confirm a fixed fee after reviewing your trial balance, and agree the timetable around your licence renewal and the 9-month corporate tax deadline.
Industries
Developers, contractors, brokers and landlords.
Shops, brands and online sellers.
Service companies, suppliers and traders.
Hotels, restaurants and cafés.
Clinics, hospitals and pharmacies.
Every UAE free zone, one team.
SaaS, start-ups and fintechs.
Location: Dubai
Our Dubai office in the Business Bay district is the central hub for our auditing, accounting and tax advisory services across the UAE.
At SGA World Auditing Accounting L.L.C S.P.C, we provide reliable, compliant financial services for businesses of all sizes, from startups to large enterprises. Located in The Exchange Tower, we are easy to reach for consultations and support.
Office 1923, The Exchange Tower, Business Bay, Dubai
Khalidiya Towers M-B6, W10, Al Bateen, Al Khalidiyah, Abu Dhabi
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Who prepared this page
This guide is prepared by chartered accountants at SGA World Auditing Accounting L.L.C S.P.C in Business Bay, Dubai, a Ministry of Economy and Tourism approved audit firm, and checked against Federal Tax Authority legislation and guidance. It is reviewed whenever the rules change.
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Talk to our teamSGA World Auditing Accounting provides audit and accounting services for SMEs in Dubai, with a focus on regulatory compliance, accurate financial reporting and credibility with banks and investors. We are a Ministry of Economy and Tourism approved auditor with an office in Business Bay.
It depends on the company's legal form and jurisdiction. Mainland companies must appoint an auditor under the UAE Commercial Companies Law, most free zones require audited financial statements for licence renewal, and under UAE corporate tax audited statements are required for businesses with revenue above AED 50 million and for Qualifying Free Zone Persons. Banks may also ask for audited accounts.
An external audit gives an independent opinion on whether your financial statements are true and fair. It improves financial transparency, supports regulatory and tax compliance, builds credibility with banks and investors, and helps identify operational and financial risks.
SMEs gain more reliable financial reporting, stronger internal controls and credibility with investors and banks. The audit findings also highlight risks and inefficiencies, which supports better business decisions.
Typically the trade licence and Memorandum of Association, the trial balance and general ledger, bank statements and reconciliations, sales and purchase invoices, key contracts, the fixed asset register, payroll records, VAT returns and the prior year's audited financial statements. We send a tailored checklist when we confirm the engagement.
Audit fees depend on the size of the company, the number and complexity of transactions, the free zone or mainland requirements, and how complete the accounting records are. We confirm a fixed fee after a short review of your trial balance and trade licence.
It depends mainly on the size of the business and how ready the records are. When the documents on our checklist are complete at the start, fieldwork and reporting run without delays. We agree a timeline with you before the engagement begins, taking your free zone or bank deadline into account.
For a small company with organised books, usually one to two weeks of fieldwork, plus reporting.
Yes. SGA World is a Ministry of Economy and Tourism approved audit firm with its main office in The Exchange Tower, Business Bay, Dubai.
Mainland limited liability companies must appoint an auditor under the Commercial Companies Law, and banks and the FTA often rely on audited accounts.
Most Dubai free zones, such as DMCC, JAFZA and DAFZA, require audited accounts at licence renewal, and a Qualifying Free Zone Person needs them for corporate tax.
For Qualifying Free Zone Persons and for companies with revenue above AED 50 million.
Yes. We audit companies across the UAE from our offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
References:Ministry of Economy and Tourism · Federal Tax Authority · IAASB: International Standards on Auditing — reviewed 14 October 2026
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